The Whitehouse Day Nursery

Activities: Children have an eagerness to learn and spend long periods at their chosen activities

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children develop physical skills and learn to make marks from an early age

Communication: Staff involve the parents in their children's learning; send home photos and comments

Community Building: Parents comment that the staff are friendly and understand their children's needs

Programs and Resources: Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities to develop their communication skills

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Manager supports her staff through regular supervision meetings; staff are friendly

Safeguarding Training: Staff complete regular training for child protection and have a broad understanding of safeguarding

Play and Learning Integration: Children find toy chicks inside plastic eggs, use small-muscle skills, and scream with excitement

Transition to Primary School: Children demonstrate their independence skills, put on their own coats, and blow their own noses

Child Safety Management: Regular risk assessments ensure the premises and outdoor area are safe and secure for all children

Children's Safety and Security: Manager implements robust recruitment and vetting procedures to ensure staff is suitable