Little People Childcare

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings

This provision meets requirementsnThe provider has an appropriate awareness of safeguarding issues and procedures to follow in the event of a concern arising about children's welfare. The provider understands how to assess risks and provide a secure, comfortable play environment for children. nThe provider understands how to reflect on her practice to make improvements.

She continues to attend training to keep her knowledge updated. For example, she has developed her understanding of ways to assess children's development.nThe provider knows how to promote children's awareness of healthy lifestyles.

She recognises how to encourage children to develop positive attitudes to keeping heal...thy and understand the importance of physical exercise. She is aware of how to support children's emotional well-being.nThe provider understands her responsibilities in meeting requirements.

She demonstrates awareness of children's development and how to support them to make progress from their starting points through motivating play activities.nThe provider understands the importance of forming positive partnerships with parents. She is aware of the benefits of sharing information with parents and other providers children attend, to promote a consistent approach to their care and learning needs.

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children.

The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.Setting detailsUnique reference numberEY463784Local authorityDorsetInspection number10125881

Information about this early years setting

Little People Childcare registered in 2013. The group operates from the provider's home situated in Verwood, Dorset and is open Monday to Thursday, from 8.

30am until 6pm all year round. The provider holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She is in receipt of government funding to provide free early years education for children aged two, three and four years.