The Ark Day Nursery and Preschool

Activities: Children show focus and motivation. Toddlers paint, babies scoop sand, and pre-school children hunt for pretend minibeasts.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children's independence is promoted. Babies roll up their sleeves and wash hands. They make good progress due to meaningful learning opportunities.

Communication: Parents value the feedback they receive through daily handovers and an online platform.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Children arrive happy and are warmly welcomed by friendly staff. They engage closely with staff who are supportive and fantastic.

Safeguarding Training: Managers and staff understand their roles to safeguard children, showing awareness of various types of abuse.

Play and Learning Integration: Children have good opportunities to play outside and be active. Pre-school children use tricycles and scooters, while toddlers whizz down slides.

Transition to Primary School: Pre-school children put on their own coats and show proficiency in managing zips, supporting growing resilience for primary school transition.

Child Safety Management: Staff supervise children closely to ensure their safety. They use cones as barriers to wet grass and wear cycle helmets.

Children's Safety and Security: Children show that they are happy and secure. Babies approach staff for a hug when tired.

Happiness and Settling: Children arrive happy and settle quickly, becoming absorbed in activities.