Smartees Day Care Nursery Ltd

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • The manager is committed to the continued development of the nursery.

She takes good account of staff, parents' and children's views to identify areas to develop and has clear plans for future improvements. • Staff establish positive relationships with children and get to know their individual personalities, which supports children's emotional well-being effectively. • The manager monitors the progress of individual children and different groups of children successfully.

She identifies any gaps in learning promptly and addresses these quickly. As a result, children make good progress in relation to their starting points. • Staff support children ...to develop their language and communication skills well.

For example, they involve older children in meaningful conversations, encourage toddlers to join in with rhymes and introduce new words to younger children. • Staff develop effective partnerships with other professionals supporting children and their families. This ensures that children receive timely and appropriate support to meet their individual needs effectively.

• At times, staff do not establish clear boundaries for older children's play. This sometimes makes it difficult for older children to understand and follow expectations. • Staff have not fully developed ways to support parents with their children's learning at home.