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Early Childhood Playbus # Early Childhood Playbus Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Met (Sept 2023) · Early Childhood Playbus, Model Farm, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9NY · Central Bedfordshire Number of places 16 places Age range Not Listed Last inspected Sept 2023 Local authority Central Bedfordshire About - About - Ofsted - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Early Childhood Playbus, located in Leighton Buzzard, operates as a unique mobile childcare facility from a purpose-built vehicle, providing care seven days a week, all year round. The last Ofsted inspection on 18th September 2023, which rated the provision as 'Met', noted the provider's strong understanding of safeguarding procedures, including identifying signs of harm and knowing which agencies to contact. The playbus environment prioritises children's safety, with a secure entrance and clear emergency exits. The provider is adept at assessing children's learning and development to inform the curriculum, ensuring each child gains the knowledge and skills needed for their next stage of learning, and monitoring their progress to identify potential gaps. Early Childhood Playbus offers a wide range of activities and resources tailored for varied ages, encouraging children to practise and refine skills through repetition and play. The environment supports the curriculum with accessible resources, such as a soft-play area for physical development and craft materials for creative expression. The provider promotes both child-initiated independent play and adult-led activities like making dough together. A key focus is on fostering communication and language skills through conversation, new vocabulary, singing, rhyme, and story time. The provider also works closely with parents and other professionals, gathering essential information about children's health and offering guidance to families for further support. The approach also extends to helping young children manage their feelings and behaviours, encouraging sharing, good manners, and kindness among peers. What it's like This early years provision meets requirements. The provider has addressed previous actions and demonstrates a sound understanding of safeguarding procedures. He also understands the importance of keeping children safe on the playbus and how to assess children's learning and development. Mobile childcare facility Sound safeguarding understanding Child-focused curriculum Variety of activities Communication and language support Parent and professional partnership ## Key facts Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Early Childhood Playbus Inspection date Sept 2023 Inspection no. 10258367 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50230667)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY286969) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=early-childhood-playbus-lu7-9ny-ey286969) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Early Childhood Playbus Last inspected 18 September 2023 Overall effectiveness Met What it's like to attend This early years provision meets requirements. The provider has addressed previous actions and demonstrates a sound understanding of safeguarding procedures. He also understands the importance of keeping children safe on the playbus and how to assess children's learning and development. Inspector highlights - The provider demonstrates a sound understanding of local safeguarding procedures and can identify signs of harm in children. - The provider understands the importance of keeping children safe on the playbus. - The provider demonstrates how he will assess children's learning to inform his curriculum and monitor their progress. - The provider speaks confidently about activities and resources for varied ages and how he will enhance children's development. - The provider discusses the importance of supporting children's communication and language skills, and working with parents and other professionals. Inspection #10258367 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50230667) Inspection history Date: January 2016 - September 2023 Met - September 2022 Met - January 2016 Met ## Frequently asked about Early Childhood Playbus ### From what age does Early Childhood Playbus accept children? ### What is the Ofsted rating of Early Childhood Playbus? ### How is Early Childhood Playbus classified by Ofsted? ### What strengths were highlighted for Early Childhood Playbus? ## Nearby day nurseries in Leighton Buzzard Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Early Childhood Playbus. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Leighton Buzzard · LU7 9NX 5.0(10 reviews) ](/nursery/kiddi-caru-day-nursery-and-preschool-lu7-9nx-2637894) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leighton Buzzard Leighton Buzzard · LU7 3FE ](/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-leighton-buzzard-lu7-3fe-ey561636) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Footsteps Nursery & Pre-School Leighton Buzzard · LU7 1NS 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/footsteps-nursery-pre-school-lu7-1ns-ey394420) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Aristotots Nursery School (LB) Leighton Buzzard · LU7 1FD 3.8(13 reviews) ](/nursery/aristotots-nursery-school-lb-lu7-1fd-ey482434) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### Mead Open Farm Day Nursery and Activity Day Camp Leighton Buzzard · LU7 9JH 3.7(12 reviews) ](/nursery/mead-open-farm-day-nursery-and-activity-day-camp-lu7-9jh-2706673) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.2 mi ### Cedars Day Nursery Leighton Buzzard · LU7 2PA ](/nursery/cedars-day-nursery-lu7-2pa-ey235059) [See all nurseries in Leighton Buzzard →](/search?q=Leighton+Buzzard) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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