Little Stars - Mother & Baby Unit

About this day nursery

Little Stars - Mother & Baby Unit, based in HMP Bronzefield, Ashford, provides childcare for young children of the mothers within the unit. The nursery, established in 2014, is a Half day care setting for children from 0 to 0.

It was last inspected on 28 August 2019 and received an overall effectiveness rating of Good. The nursery manager and staff are dedicated to understanding how young children learn and develop, planning interesting and challenging activities based on children's interests and developmental needs.

They prioritise maintaining open communication with parents to ensure a smooth transition into childcare and to keep them informed about their child's progress. The nursery is committed to creating an inclusive learning environment and supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities by utilising available additional services for advice and support.

They emphasise healthy lifestyles, offering daily outdoor play in an extensive garden to promote physical and social skills, and teaching children about hygiene routines and oral health. The staff act as positive role models, gently guiding children to navigate their emotions and understand the difference between right and wrong, fostering social competence for future learning.

What it's like

The manager and her staff are dedicated to understanding how young children learn and develop, planning interesting and challenging activities based on children's interests and developmental needs. They prioritise maintaining open communication with parents to ensure a smooth transition into childcare and to keep them informed about their child's progress.