Busy Bees Childcare Centre

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • The partnerships between parents, carers and staff are exceptionally strong.

Staff spend time getting to know families and gather detailed information about children's needs and interests. Parents express gratitude for staff's knowledgeable support and comment favourably on 'excellent levels of communication'. • Children quickly establish strong, emotional bonds with staff, who are warm and kind.

Staff show children they value their company, which helps children to develop a good sense of confidence and trust. • Managers and staff assess and monitor children's development effectively. They have a good understanding of which children achieve well ...and those who need extra help.

Children of all abilities make good progress in their learning. • Staff support children's communication and language well. They engage children in enjoyable songs and stories.

Older children take part in enjoyable activities that successfully stimulate their interest in letters and the sounds they represent. • Children develop good relationships with their peers and behave well. They have a good understanding of the importance of sharing and taking their turn.

Staff consistently model calm, polite behaviour and praise children when they are kind and helpful. • Staff's organisation of routines does not always enable children to remain focused on their self-chosen learning activities and finish what they are doing. • Staff have not fully considered ways to make the most of the outdoor areas in order to maximise learning opportunities for children who prefer to be outside.