Pride and Joy Day Nursery

Philosophy: Leaders create an ambitious curriculum based on children's interest and what they need to learn next.

Activities: Children explore play dough and create faces; participate in treasure hunts and learn about minibeasts.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children make good progress from their starting points.

Communication: Parents comment on good communication with staff and praise their welcoming and approachable nature.

Programs and Resources: Staff are skilled at working in partnership with parents and other professionals to deliver activities that meet children's individual learning needs.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Managers and staff have created a harmonious and friendly environment; staff take time to speak to parents.

Safeguarding Training: Staff have a good understanding of how to protect children from harm and abuse; all staff hold current first-aid certificates.

Play and Learning Integration: Children integrate play with learning by participating in activities like sand and water play to practise small muscle skills.

Transition to Primary School: Staff has high expectations and use timely assessments to inform planning for future learning.

Child Safety Management: Staff complete daily risk assessments to ensure the safety of the premises indoors and outdoors.

Happiness and Settling: Children generally arrive with smiles and are eager to join in activities offered.