Chrysalis Day Nursery Cheshire Limited

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

The provision is good

Children flourish in this safe, welcoming and very well-presented nursery.

They are individually welcomed on arrival at a secure entrance. The nursery has reviewed its measures implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Parents now have the choice of taking their child directly to their room or saying goodbye in the reception area.

Children are happy and enjoy their time here. They quickly form secure attachments with the experienced staff team. Staff work together to meet children's individual care and learning needs effectively.

Children thrive on the positive relationships they develop with both thei...r peers and members of staff. Children behave well and achieve very high levels of independence. They demonstrate a strong sense of belonging and excitedly explore the activities on offer.

Children of all ages demonstrate a positive attitude to learning. They are supported by knowledgeable staff who provide an ever-changing range of activities. These spark children's curiosity, helping them to become curious, confident learners.

Babies become absorbed as they explore scented teabags during their water play. Older children confidently extend and enhance their own learning independently, accessing additional play materials to pursue their own interests and ideas. For example, toddler-aged children use construction materials to safely create their own balancing beam.

Children relish opportunities for outdoor play in all weathers. They smile in delight as they splash in the rainwater before using newly-acquired skills to pedal a tricycle through the largest puddle. Overall, children throughout the nursery enjoy a continuous, well-sequenced curriculum that gives them a very good start in their education.

What does the early years setting do well and what does it need to do better?

Since the previous inspection, the manager has worked hard, taking prompt and effective steps to address the weaknesses identified. This has significantly improved her own and staff's knowledge in relation to child protection.Overall, the education provision is strong.

The management team are clear about how the curriculum should be taught. Staff are knowledgeable about what they want the children to learn and plan a rich curriculum to help children make good progress. However, the educational programme to deepen children's understanding of the diversity of life in modern Britain is less well developed.

The curriculum for communication and language is secure. Staff model language and routinely introduce new words to extend children's vocabulary. In the main, staff talk precisely.

Children develop a real love of books and listen attentively as skilled staff bring stories to life.Children with additional care needs are exceptionally well supported. Dedicated staff undertake specialised training and work very closely with parents and relevant professionals to ensure they provide an excellent level of care.

Staff are positive role models. They support children well to help ensure they develop the skills, behaviour and attitudes they will need to be successful in their future learning.From an early age, staff support children to learn about the importance of a healthy lifestyle and how this helps to promote and maintain their good health.

This includes the importance of good personal hygiene, such as how to wipe their own nose and dispose of tissues hygienically. However, on occasion, staff do not ensure that children are fully supported to learn about wearing the most appropriate footwear when playing outside.Mealtimes provide a valuable unhurried social experience.

Pre-school children enjoy sitting in small groups where they extend their early communication skills as they engage in meaningful conversations with their peers. They benefit from freshly prepared nutritious meals and snacks. Children are very familiar with the routines of the day.

Following their meal, for example, they confidently clear their own tables.Staff feel valued and work well as a team. Overall, professional development is good.

Staff discuss training needs at regular supervision sessions and access online training. Most recently, management have understandably focused on increasing their own and staff's knowledge of safeguarding. However, this has limited opportunities for staff to further enhance their professional development, to help raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.

Parents comment positively on the care and the quality of education their children receive. They feel well informed about their child's time at nursery. Parents talk enthusiastically about the discussions they have with staff when they collect their children, and the quality of the information provided on the online system.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.Staff are alert to the possible indicators of abuse. Since the previous inspection, the manager and the staff team have completed a comprehensive programme of relevant training.

They fully understand their role and responsibility regarding child protection. They are clear that they would respond quickly if they had any concerns about a child's welfare, or the conduct of a staff member. Information is prominently displayed that provides all staff with immediate access to relevant contact details for their local safeguarding partners.

Staff continually implement effective risk assessments to help ensure children can move and play safely. Gentle age-appropriate explanations help raise children's awareness of how to keep themselves and others safe.

What does the setting need to do to improve?

To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should: nextend the programme of professional development, and support staff to help raise the quality of teaching to the highest level throughout the nursery strengthen the educational programme to deepen children's understanding of the diversity of life in modern Britain nenhance staff practice to help children make the best possible progress in their personal development.