Opening hours
8am to 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year
Minitots Daycare
Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2024)
Number of places
58 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Surrey
About this day nursery
Minitots Daycare, established in early 2006 by Karen and Christine Hart, offers childcare services with over a decade of experience. Currently situated at Town Farm School in Stanwell, Staines, the nursery is actively developing its online presence.
Prospective parents are encouraged to reach out directly with any enquiries regarding their childcare provisions. The establishment prides itself on providing comprehensive care within a nurturing environment, catering to the developmental needs of young children.
Their commitment to quality childcare is reflected in their long-standing operation and dedication to fostering a supportive community for families. Minitots Daycare aims to be a reliable and accessible resource for early years education and care in the local area.
What it's like
Children arrive happy at nursery and separate from their parents and carers with confidence. Staff use simple sign language and pictures to support children's communication and understanding. However, on occasions, the lunchtime routine in the pre-school room provides less support for some children.
Established 2006Family-founded
Pricing & funding
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
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Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Minitots Daycare
Last inspected 15 July 2024
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 arrive happy at nursery and separate from their parents and carers with confidence. Staff use simple sign language and pictures to support children's communication and understanding. However, on occasions, the lunchtime routine in the pre-school room provides less support for some children.
Inspector highlights
- The management team provides staff with regular supervision and identifies training needs.
- Staff plan a varied curriculum where children can learn both inside and outside, tailored to children's interests and age-specific needs.
- Children demonstrate a positive attitude to learning and follow simple rules throughout the day.
- Children's communication and language are supported well through stories and songs.
- Children with additional needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language are well supported.
Areas to develop
- 1enhance the planning of activities to identify how learning can be adapted to provide further challenge for most-able children
- 2review the organisation of lunchtime to ensure that staff focus on providing the necessary support children need
- 3extend partnerships with other settings that children attend to share information about their development and how their learning is being supported.
Inspection #10351022 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents confirm how well staff support children's emotional well-being and help them to manage and regulate their behaviour.
Parents comment their children are happy to come to the setting.
They feel well supported by the staff, for instance to complete school applications.
Parents confirm they can see the progress their child has made since starting.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with additional needs and/or disabilities are well supported. They love 'bucket time' and focus for long periods while staff produce interesting items to maintain their attention and encourage them to listen and concentrate.
Outdoor space
Staff plan a varied curriculum where children can learn both inside and outside. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.
Inspection history
Most recent inspection
15 July 2024
Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.
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About the setting
Minitots Daycare opened in 2006 and re-registered in 2016. The nursery operates from two purpose-built buildings in the grounds of Town Farm Primary School, in Stanwell. It offers funded free early education for children aged two, three and four years. There are 16 staff, of whom nine hold an early years qualification at level 3 or above.
- URN
- EY499177
- Registered person
- Minitots Day Care Limited
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Good
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