Little Sparks Nursery

Activities: Children enjoy a healthy breakfast and get busy straight away, exploring the kitchen area, making playdough creations and washing their 'babies' with soapy water and sponges.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children are confident and independent and manage their own self-care; they do not give up easily, putting on their coats and shoes ready for rainy-day play.

Communication: Parent partnerships are strong. Parents report how pleased they are with the quality of care and education their children receive.

Programs and Resources: Staff identify children's needs and put specific plans and targets in place. They work closely with other professionals to ensure this is effective.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Children are welcomed warmly by their key workers.

Safeguarding Training: Staff receive regular training to keep their knowledge up to date and know the procedures if they have concerns about children or a colleague.

Play and Learning Integration: Children play with their peers, say 'sharing is caring,' and retell stories with puppets and props.

Transition to Primary School: Children who are bilingual or speak English as an additional language learn new vocabulary quickly.

Child Safety Management: Risk assessments are in place, and regular checks are carried out across the nursery to ensure hazards are removed or minimised.

Children's Safety and Security: Children feel valued and confident and can ask for help and initiate conversation.

Happiness and Settling: Children have good friendships, hug their friends as they arrive at nursery, and jump with delight as their favourite songs are played.

Nutritional Menu: Children enjoy a healthy breakfast and parents speak positively about the healthy snacks and meals the nursery provides.