Star Child Montessori Day Nursery

Philosophy: The provision is good, and the newly introduced electronic system to record and track children's progress is supporting the team to identify quickly and address gaps in learning effectively.

Activities: Toddlers are extremely motivated to explore the newly developed animal hospital role-play area. They play imaginatively and learn new words. Babies use all of their senses to explore jelly and learn new vocabulary.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children have excellent opportunities to learn about their local community and diversity within the nursery. They talk about different festivals throughout the year and their experiences at home.

Communication: Staff work closely with parents, using children's home languages to support their understanding of the day and to help them to settle into the routines at the setting.

Programs and Resources: Staff know children well through regular observations of children's learning and ensure that planned activities incorporate children's interests.

Staff Training: The management team has developed an effective programme for the professional development for all staff, providing regular high-quality training and focused supervision sessions.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff are calm and positive role models. Children respond well to praise and learn to play alongside one another without problems.

Safeguarding Training: Staff have a thorough understanding of the policies and procedures that are in place to protect children's welfare.

Play and Learning Integration: Children's physical skills are well developed, and parents comment that they are delighted with the introduction of a weekly dance class.

Transition to Primary School: Children learn a range of skills that prepares them well for their move to school.

Diversity Management: Children have excellent opportunities to learn about their local community and diversity within the nursery.

Child Safety Management: Staff have a thorough understanding of the policies and procedures that are in place to protect children's welfare.

Children's Safety and Security: Babies are happy and settled. They form strong emotional attachments with their key person and seek support from adults in their self-chosen activities.

Happiness and Settling: Babies are happy and settled, showing care and concern for one another when upset.

Nutritional Menu: Children learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles and hygiene routines. For example, they squeeze oranges to make juice at breakfast time and grow vegetables in the garden area.