Nanny Bears Day Care Centre

Activities: They take part in activities, such as paint and foam play, that promote their sensory development.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Staff observe children at play and use their findings to plan appealing activities. They provide an appropriate level of challenge and teaching is responsive to children's individual needs.

Communication: The manager has introduced new ways to communicate with parents, which have helped them to become increasingly involved in their children's learning.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Parents say they, 'Wholly endorse this nursery' and commend staff for being friendly and professional and having, 'Each child's interests at heart'.

Safeguarding Training: Staff model positive behaviour and teach children about respect and tolerance.

Play and Learning Integration: Children demonstrate good listening skills and develop increasing concentration spans. They eagerly try new activities and persevere when they do not succeed.

Transition to Primary School: They provide role-play resources, such as school uniforms to generate play and discussion about starting school. This helps to reassure children and develop their confidence before they move on from nursery.

Child Safety Management: Safeguarding is effective. Staff have secure knowledge of factors that can affect a child's welfare and know what to do if they have a concern.

Happiness and Settling: Children benefit from warm relationships with a key person, which helps to promote their emotional well-being effectively.