Kirkley Nursery

Activities: Pre-school children set out their own obstacle courses using cones. They balance on beams and tell staff, 'look at me'. Kids also enjoy water play, investigating ice blocks, and playing with toy penguins.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children develop their physical strength as they carry tyres and containers of water. Staff support children well to develop their fine motor skills.

Communication: Parents comment that communication is thorough, and they feel very well informed.

Programs and Resources: Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive good levels of care. Staff complete timely referrals and engage with a range of other professionals.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Parents say staff are 'incredible and always willing to listen'.

Safeguarding Training: Managers and staff understand their roles to safeguard children. The manager ensures that all staff complete regular training to keep their knowledge of safeguarding up to date.

Play and Learning Integration: Children show confidence in selecting activities of their choosing. Babies enjoy water play and toddlers become engrossed in rolling cars down ramps.

Transition to Primary School: Pre-school children manage their own self-care routines. They show competence in dressing in and out of waterproof clothing.

Child Safety Management: Daily checks are effective to ensure that the premises remain suitable and safe.

Children's Safety and Security: Children show that they feel safe and secure. They approach staff for cuddles and sit on their laps to share books and complete puzzles.

Happiness and Settling: Children arrive happy and excited to start their day at this friendly nursery. They immediately settle to play.