Smileys Creche Ltd

Activities: Children identify and write letters on the blackboard, link these to the written laminates and letters identified on the computer screen.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: All children develop the skills they need in readiness for their move to school.

Communication: Staff share children's next steps in learning with parents so that they can continue their child's learning at home.

Community Building: Staff develop strong partnerships with the on-site school and other local schools.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff are very warm and caring with children. They use meaningful praise throughout the day.

Safeguarding Training: All staff keep their child protection training updated over time. They know the possible signs of abuse and neglect and whom to contact should they have any concerns about a child in their care.

Play and Learning Integration: Staff promote children's literacy skills well. Children investigate as they search through soil, look under stones and tree bark to find insects.

Transition to Primary School: All children develop the skills they need in readiness for their move to school.

Child Safety Management: Regular headcounts and good deployment of staff ensures children are kept safe.

Happiness and Settling: Children have fun as they use their imagination at the role-play areas.

Nutritional Menu: Staff ensure children are provided with healthy, well-balanced meals and snacks that are in line with their individual requirements.