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Kindercare (Hgte) in Leeds (LS17)

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2022)
·Craven Bank, Harewood Road, Leeds, LS17 9HL · Leeds
Number of places
120 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2022
Local authority
Leeds

About this day nursery

Kindercare (Hgte) is a day nursery in Leeds for children from birth to four years. It is open all year round from Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6.30pm, and accepts government funding for eligible two, three, and four-year-olds. Ofsted describes the setting as well-resourced. According to the inspector, children are happy, safe, form good bonds with staff, and remain engaged with activities for long periods. Activities are planned to support children's interests and their next stage of development.

Ofsted rated the day nursery 'Good' at its inspection in September 2022, where the inspector noted that staff are welcoming and professional. Parents told the inspector they were happy with the service and the information shared through an app. To support children with special educational needs or disabilities, staff work with parents and other agencies to identify needs and put plans in place.

What it's like

Staff are welcoming, friendly and professional in this well-resourced setting. Children are happy and safe and have made good bonds with staff. Children have lots of activities to choose from which have been planned to support their interests and next stage of development. Children remain engaged with activities for long periods of time, and their behaviour is good.

Welcoming environmentGood behaviourEnvironmental awarenessStrong SEND supportReflective cultureHighly engaged children

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6.30pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kindercare (Hgte)

Last inspected 29 September 2022

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

Staff are welcoming, friendly and professional in this well-resourced setting. Children are happy and safe and have made good bonds with staff. Children have lots of activities to choose from which have been planned to support their interests and next stage of development. Children remain engaged with activities for long periods of time, and their behaviour is good.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff are welcoming, friendly and professional.
  • Children are happy and safe and have made good bonds with staff.
  • Children are taught about the world around them.
  • The manager has a clear vision of the setting and seeks to gather feedback from the team.
  • There is a reflective culture throughout the nursery.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen staff's knowledge of the importance of using the correct vocabulary and sentence structure
  • 2develop routines to ensure transitions throughout the day run more smoothly.
Inspection #10229699 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents provide positive feedback and are happy with the service provided.

They recommend the nursery to their friends.

Parents are pleased with the information which is shared with them via the app.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff gather information from parents when their children first start at the nursery to tailor the environment to suit individual children's needs. Swift action is taken to identify gaps in development to put additional support plans in place. Staff work with parents and other agencies to ensure additional support is planned in where necessary.

Inspection history

Date: January 2017

  • September 2022Good
  • January 2017Good

Frequently asked about Kindercare (Hgte)

About the setting

Kindercare (Hgte) Ltd is situated in the East Keswick area of Leeds. It registered in 2014 and is one of a chain of nurseries owned by Busy Bees. The nursery employs 22 members of childcare staff, with 14 holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 and above. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY481214
Registered person
Busy Bees Nurseries Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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