Little Learners Day Care Ltd

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • The leadership team continually assesses the physical needs of all children.

They frequently make changes to develop the environment. Staff are fully inclusive and they offer all children access to a well-equipped environment. They encourage children to independently explore.

Children of all ages make full use of the different toys on offer. • Partnerships with parents are strong. Staff frequently talk to parents about a range of different topics.

They offer parents the time and space to share any concerns they have about their child's development. Parents praise staff for providing a good standard of care. • Staff in all rooms of the nu...rsery treat children with high levels of respect.

They speak to children in a calm tone and help all children to understand boundaries. Children carefully listen to instructions and behave responsibly on visits in the local community. • Staff provide good support to help children develop their writing skills.

For example, babies enjoyed making marks in different liquids. Staff in the pre-school room encourage children to write a range of different letters and many children confidently write their name. • There are slight gaps in the provider's knowledge of the early years requirements.

On occasion, she is slow to share details of changes with Ofsted to keep it fully informed about her provision. • Staff with key-person responsibilities do not consistently communicate children's next steps of learning with colleagues. When a key person is unavailable, it is difficult for colleagues to continue to build on the good progress of all children in the group.