Smartstarts Day Nursery

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • The provider and the new manager strive for quality and are passionate about working with parents, staff, children and local authority advisers to help achieve this. They have made vast improvements that positively benefit children, parents and staff. • Most of the staff have completed specific training to develop their skills to support children to behave positively and understand the repercussions of their behaviour.

Children's behaviour is good. Staff remind children of rules, such as sharing and taking turns. They are good role models and demonstrate to children the importance of using good manners.

• Children make good progress in their lear...ning and development. Staff provide an interesting and stimulating environment, indoors and outdoors, with a wealth of opportunities and resources for children's free play and exploration. • Partnership with parents is a particular strength in the nursery.

For example, parents attend in high numbers for a Christmas production and are eager to share their praises for the staff team and the new manager. • At times, some staff ask too many questions and do not give children sufficient time to think and respond. • Occasionally, staff miss opportunities to support children to understand the importance of making healthy eating options.