Shining Stars Day Nursery

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • Leaders and managers are committed to continuous improvement. Clear and concise action plans are implemented well. As a result, the nursery has made strong improvement since the last inspection.

• Staff gather information from parents on what children can already do when they first attend. This helps staff to identify children's starting points. As children progress, staff continue to observe them regularly as they play.

Staff check children's achievements closely. • Partnerships with parents and external agencies are effective. The management team and staff help parents to support their children's well-being at home.

• Parents are happy... with the care and education their children receive at nursery. Parents said that their children feel safe and secure. They said their children are well prepared for starting school.

• The quality of teaching is good and continues to improve. Staff said they feel more confident as a result of professional development opportunities. Staff strengthen their skills in promoting literacy and early language development.

• Children are eager to play outside. However, the outdoor space is not used to its full potential. This means that children do not routinely engage their curiosity and explore a broad range of challenging activities outside.

• Older children show a willingness to carry out daily tasks. However, staff do not routinely support these children to carry out simple tasks, such as setting tables and tidying away after they finish playing. This means children miss opportunities to develop their independence and take responsibility for their environment.