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Mel's Totstop Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2023)
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3.0(2 Google reviews) ·Rosecliffe, Rossall Close, SCUNTHORPE, DN16 3QT · North Lincolnshire
Number of places
41 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2023
Local authority
North Lincolnshire

About this day nursery

Mel's Totstop Day Nursery, established in 2010, is an all-year nursery in Scunthorpe. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted at its inspection on July 10, 2023, it provides education and care for children aged 2 to 11 years.

The day nursery focuses on supporting children to learn clear rules and boundaries, with staff reinforcing 'listening ears' and 'kind hands' to foster respect and positive attitudes. Children are encouraged to understand the reasons behind these rules, aiding their sense of safety and self-regulation.

The curriculum is designed to build on children's prior learning and interests, with staff planning engaging experiences. For instance, children explore physics concepts by rolling cars down guttering and discussing their speed, or use their imagination to design beach pictures.

Mel's Totstop also excels in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they receive tailored assistance to develop key skills for future learning. Mealtimes and snack times are used as valuable learning opportunities to promote independence, social interaction, and physical development.

Parents report receiving clear information about their children's progress and appreciate the staff's advice on behavioral issues and transitions.

What it's like

Children are supported to learn clear rules and boundaries, with staff reinforcing these golden rules like "listening ears" and "kind hands" to instil respect and positive attitudes towards learning. They are encouraged to understand the reasons for these rules, helping them to abide by them and learn to keep themselves safe. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, receive good support from staff to learn key skills and knowledge for future learning.

Good Ofsted ratingStrong SEND supportPositive attitudesChild-led learningSecure routines

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Key facts

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Mel's Totstop Day Nursery

Last inspected 10 July 2023 · Melanie Arnold

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 supported to learn clear rules and boundaries, with staff reinforcing these golden rules like "listening ears" and "kind hands" to instil respect and positive attitudes towards learning. They are encouraged to understand the reasons for these rules, helping them to abide by them and learn to keep themselves safe. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, receive good support from staff to learn key skills and knowledge for future learning.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager effectively uses videoing of staff interactions to monitor practice, aiding staff reflection and improvement.
  • Staff plan interesting experiences that build on children's prior learning.
  • Snack and mealtimes are used as quality learning experiences to promote independence, social, and physical skills.
  • Secure routines help children understand what is coming next, with staff giving time warnings for transitions.
  • Children relate well to staff, and each child has a key person to plan future learning opportunities.
  • Staff extend children's learning through their interests, for example, by designing beach pictures or exploring car speeds down guttering.
  • Children are encouraged to use their imagination, such as when designing an aeroplane from milk crates.

Areas to develop

  • 1clarify how children will continue to be engaged in purposeful play when staff are completing routine tasks
  • 2support all staff to help children to work through any problems they encounter in their play, so that they are encouraged to find and explore their own solutions.
Inspection #10259970 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents confirm that they receive clear information about their children's ongoing care, learning and development.

They explain how staff have provided sound advice on behavioural issues and potty training.

Parents explain how their children have been supported when transitioning to new rooms, with staff helping them to adjust to new routines and challenges.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, receive good support from staff. This is because staff help children to learn key skills and knowledge to support their future learning.

Outdoor space

As children enjoy rolling cars down guttering outside, staff ask them to identify how fast or slow their cars are travelling.

Google Reviews of Mel's Totstop Day Nursery

3.0
(2 Google reviews)

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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2023

Date: August 2014

  • July 2023Good
  • September 2022Requires improvement
  • August 2014Good

Frequently asked about Mel's Totstop Day Nursery

About the setting

Mel's Totstop Day Nursery registered in 2010 and is located in Bottesford, Scunthorpe. It employs 10 members of childcare staff, with seven holding level 3 or above early years qualifications. The nursery operates all year round, Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm, providing funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY415454
Registered person
Mel's Totstop Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Requires improvement

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