Alphabet City Day Nursery

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is goodnThe manager and her staff are highly committed to their roles and responsibilities.

They use many methods to evaluate the provision. For example, they seek the views of parents and complete quality improvement audits, to help raise standards to a high level.nStaff use detailed observation records, and their knowledge of individual children's interests, to plan a broad range of activities.

As a result, children are enthusiastic and eager to explore and learn.nPartnerships with parents are strong. Staff offer a good range of initiatives to engage, support and build on parents' interest in their children's development.

This helps to provide ch...ildren with continuity in their learning and care.nStaff provide a nurturing and caring environment for everyone. Children and their families are treated with respect and every child is valued.

nChildren's behaviour is good. Staff are good role models who provide consistent guidance and strategies to promote positive behaviour.nAll children, including those who need additional support, make good progress from their starting points.

They successfully develop the skills they need for their future learning, including school.nStaff do not organise themselves consistently well during the transitions between activities, to maximise the learning opportunities for children throughout the day.nOn occasion, staff miss some opportunities to extend children's interest to explore and investigate the world around them even further.