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Kids In Bloom @ Northwood Childrens Centre

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2024)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Northwood Children's Centre, Roughwood Drive, Liverpool, L33 8XD · Knowsley
Number of places
24 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2024
Local authority
Knowsley

About this day nursery

Kids in Bloom is an owner-operated, family-run childcare provider committed to delivering premium care with highly qualified staff and teacher-led pre-schools. The nurseries aim to create an environment where children can learn and flourish, focusing on delivering quality provisions and 100% commitment to the children's development.

They value clear communication with parents, utilising the Parentzone app to keep them updated on their child's activities. The organisation also actively participates in a PVI group, contributing to the development and improvement of early years and childcare strategies in Liverpool.

This collaborative approach aims to enhance outcomes for children across the city, emphasising partnership working and acting as a representative voice for the local Early Years and Childcare Sector.

What it's like

Leaders have embedded thorough, supportive settling-in systems, helping children to settle quickly and feel secure. Children excitedly explore the interesting learning environments and show a strong desire to learn. All children make good progress from their starting points and have developed loving bonds with the staff and each other.

Owner-led managementHighly qualified staffTeacher-led pre-schoolsFamily business

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The out-of-school provision opens from 3.15pm until 6pm, during term time, and from 7.30am until 6pm, during the holidays.

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating

Last inspected 11 January 2024

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

Leaders have embedded thorough, supportive settling-in systems, helping children to settle quickly and feel secure. Children excitedly explore the interesting learning environments and show a strong desire to learn. All children make good progress from their starting points and have developed loving bonds with the staff and each other.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders have embedded thorough, supportive settling-in systems.
  • Leaders have devised a well-thought-out, aspirational curriculum with high expectations for all children.
  • Staff have created a respectful environment, where each child is valued as an individual and encouraged to reflect on similarities and differences.
  • The curriculum for communication and language is implemented well, with staff using a range of strategies, such as sign language, to support children's communication skills.
  • There is a strong emphasis on self-evaluation within the nursery, with leaders regularly seeking views of parents and staff to influence improvements.

Areas to develop

  • 1help staff to recognise opportunities to extend children's ideas and learning during free play
  • 2review the organisation of routines and activities so that children are consistently engaged in quality learning experiences
Inspection #10318986 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs and disabilities coordinator (SENDCo) is knowledgeable and committed to her role. Staff and the SENDCo act promptly when they have concerns about children's development and work effectively with parents and other agencies to plan appropriate targets for each child.

Outdoor space

Babies are provided with lots of reassurance and the space to develop early crawling and walking skills. The well-resourced outdoor area provides opportunities for children to balance, run and climb.

Parent Reviews

5.0
(1)

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Inspection history

Date: March 2013

  • January 2024Good
  • November 2018Outstanding
  • November 2015Outstanding
  • March 2013Requires improvement

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