Little Marvels Day Nursery (Hewens)

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • Relationships between staff, parents and children are respectful.

Children settle readily and play together in harmony. They display positive attitudes to learning. • Staff are sensitive to the needs of babies.

Babies squeal happily and learn to play safely. • Staff know how children learn and develop through play. When identifying gaps in children's learning, staff provide well-targeted support to help children catch up.

Children make good progress in relation to their individual starting points. They are ready for the next stages in their learning and development, including starting school. • Staff work well with parents and keep them ...well informed about their children's progress and well-being.

They also encourage parents to contribute to the planning of their children's learning. • Parents know how to support their children at home. They say that their children learn well and staff are helpful and approachable.

• Managers consistently assess and evaluate the nursery provision to help ensure that children achieve well and staff meet their learning needs effectively. • At times, some staff miss the opportunity to extend children's language to deepen their learning. • Staff do not provide as many opportunities as possible for children to explore the natural world.

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