Epsom Downs Children's Centre Day Nursery

Activities: Children enthusiastically investigate and experiment with a variety of thoughtfully planned activities and resources.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Younger children immerse themselves in messy activities tailored to support their development for future learning.

Communication: Parents speak extremely highly of the setting and praise the excellent support provided during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Programs and Resources: Staff are highly inclusive and provide excellent support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Staff Training: They work closely with professionals to refer children to gain appropriate intervention.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff know the children very well and respond to their needs swiftly and sensitively.

Safeguarding Training: Staff know how to keep children safe and when to report concerns. They receive appropriate training and a regular safeguarding newsletter from the school to keep them updated and informed.

Play and Learning Integration: Large-group activities are kept short, which ensures children have a quality experience and remain focused.

Transition to Primary School: Staff liaise effectively with local schools and support transitions to ensure children can confidently move on to their next stage in learning.

Child Safety Management: Staff risk assess activities and the learning environment effectively.

Children's Safety and Security: Staff use highly effective settling-in processes that support children’s well-being. Children form secure attachments with staff. They are settled and happy in the setting and keen to play and learn.

Happiness and Settling: Children form secure attachments with staff. They are settled and happy in the setting and keen to play and learn.