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Kiddie Kapers Neighbourhood Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2023)
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4.4(10 parent reviews) ·The Willow Centre, Brookfield Road, Ashford, TN23 4EY · Kent
Number of places
77 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2023
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

Kiddie Kapers Neighbourhood Nursery, located in Ashford, provides childcare for children aged 1 to 4 years. 30am to 6pm, the nursery focuses on creating a happy and engaging environment where children become independent learners, preparing them for their educational journey.

The nursery, which received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 19 December 2023, has implemented recent improvements to its curriculum planning, positively impacting children's learning outcomes. Staff are skilled in observing children's progress and setting learning goals, which they share with parents to support learning at home.

The nursery places a strong emphasis on outdoor play, ensuring all children have daily opportunities to play outside in all weathers, aided by provided waterproof suits. The outdoor environment is thoughtfully used to promote all areas of learning, with a particular focus on exploring the natural world.

Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is well-coordinated, with trained staff devising and implementing individualised care and learning plans in collaboration with parents and other professionals, utilising funding effectively for additional resources and services.

What it's like

Children are happy as they play and learn. Recent improvements to the way in which the curriculum is planned are having a positive impact on the outcomes for children. They become independent learners, which helps to prepare them for moving on through their education.

Nurturing EnvironmentStrong Independence FocusEngaging Outdoor PlaySupportive SEND ProvisionEffective CurriculumPositive Parent Feedback

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

each weekday from 7.30am to 6pm

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kiddie Kapers Neighbourhood Nursery

Last inspected 19 December 2023

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are happy as they play and learn. Recent improvements to the way in which the curriculum is planned are having a positive impact on the outcomes for children. They become independent learners, which helps to prepare them for moving on through their education.

Inspector highlights

  • The leadership team and staff have worked hard to successfully introduce and implement a range of changes to improve the quality of the provision.
  • The new systems for planning the curriculum and setting next steps for children's learning are having a significant impact.
  • Staff place a strong focus on helping children to develop good independence.
  • Outdoor play is very popular, and staff ensure that all children have the opportunity to play outside each day.
  • The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is coordinated well.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to further refine their skills in planning and delivering activities to avoid setting overly complex learning intentions and to consider practical issues such as group sizes and noise levels.
Inspection #10303441 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents expressed very positive feedback about the care provided by staff

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is coordinated well. Several of the staff members, including the room leaders, have completed specific training to be able to identify and meet these children's needs. Staff work effectively with parents and other relevant professionals to devise and implement individualised care and learning plans. They make good use of funding to buy additional, well-targeted resources and services for children.

Outdoor space

Outdoor play is very popular, and staff ensure that all children have the opportunity to play outside each day. They have provided waterproof suits for children to be able to play in all weathers. The outdoor environment is used well to promote all areas of children's learning. Staff have extended the focus on the natural world.

Parent Reviews of Kiddie Kapers Neighbourhood Nursery

4.4
(10)
Dragos Savoiu
4 years ago

My son Edward graduated. at this lovely and professional nursery ,lovely ladies such as Michelle, Samantha, Margaret, Marie, Anita all the ladies, I can't remember all ,my son mention their names and he said they were taking care of him all times. My daughter Maya Rebecca she's at the same nursery and she's already love the people from there. I would highly recommend this lovely and professional nursery

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Kurtis Chua
3 years ago

Cozy environment. My daughter loves it here and she is well taken care of. Very responsive to individual needs. Friendly and professional staff

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Toni Minns
8 years ago

Really good. Teachers are great too. My son has learned a lot since he started. X X X

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Mrs T
2 years ago

Very professional staff who go above and beyond for the children. If there is a problem staff will do all they can to help.

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Monika Monika
5 years ago

Fantastic place and friendly people

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023

Date: November 2010

  • December 2023Good
  • June 2023Inadequate
  • October 2022Requires improvement
  • November 2016Good
  • April 2014Good
  • November 2010Good

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