Poppies Child Care (Cumbria) Ltd

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • The manager deploys staff appropriately around the nursery to cater for all children's individual needs.

The recruitment of new staff is robust and ensures that they are suitable in their roles. Staff support younger children and babies effectively so they feel safe and secure in their environment. • Staff create a stimulating, safe and secure nursery environment for all children.

The measures in place, such as the routine checks staff complete daily, help minimise any hazards and maintain a safe and clean environment for children. • Children have good opportunities to play outside. They are physically active, developing their coordination and ba...lancing skills while using a range of resources and materials.

For example, children build obstacle courses and enjoy working together while filling containers with sand. • The manager and staff are good role models who set high standards for children's behaviour. Children's behaviour towards each other is good.

They demonstrate strong attachments with staff and their needs are identified and nurtured well. • At times, staff miss opportunities to challenge and extend older children's learning of mathematics to the highest level. • The manager and staff do not always engage with all parents as well as they could with the sharing of information about children's development and learning.