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Smart Steps Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2022)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·10 Pound Bank Road, Malvern, WR14 2DD · Worcestershire
Number of places
36 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
Worcestershire

About this day nursery

Smart Steps Nursery, located in Malvern, Worcestershire, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children. Their focus is on holistic development, aiming to foster a love for learning and prepare children for future academic success.

The nursery emphasises the importance of early years experiences, believing they shape a child's future, and offers a safe, happy, and secure childhood experience. They are committed to providing excellent care and education to help children reach their full potential.

The curriculum is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, which guides the care, learning, and development of children from birth to five years old, ensuring high standards in communication, physical development, and personal, social, and emotional growth. Smart Steps Nursery also highlights the importance of outdoor learning, encouraging children to explore and interact with the natural world through walks in the local community, trips to the park, and shops, fostering curiosity about the environment.

Our ethos

Smart Steps Nursery is committed to holistic development and fostering a love for learning, preparing children for academic success through the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. They emphasise the importance of outdoor learning and exploration of the natural world to foster curiosity.

What it's like

Children happily enter the setting, feeling safe and secure. They confidently discuss their friends, activities, and favourite books, even retelling stories. They cheerfully sing songs and participate in weekly music sessions, with babies engaging in actions to nursery rhymes.

Holistic developmentEYFS-based curriculumOutdoor learning

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2020

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Smart Steps Nursery

Last inspected 1 November 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

Children happily enter the setting, feeling safe and secure. They confidently discuss their friends, activities, and favourite books, even retelling stories. They cheerfully sing songs and participate in weekly music sessions, with babies engaging in actions to nursery rhymes.

Inspector highlights

  • Children happily enter the setting feeling safe and secure.
  • The curriculum is sequenced to build skills preparing children for their next stage.
  • Developmental delays are promptly identified and supported by experienced staff.
  • Children are comforted and nurtured by their key persons, feeling emotionally secure.
  • Children are encouraged to live healthy lifestyles with healthy snacks, meals, and daily outdoor exercise.

Areas to develop

  • 1provide more opportunities for young children and children with English as an additional language to further develop and extend their communication skills
  • 2support staff to be excellent role models and fully utilise opportunities to teach children about the importance of hygiene routines.
Inspection #10249067 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

their children are happy, safe and thriving.

Parents of children with additional needs report high levels of support from staff and specialist services.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Developmental delays are promptly identified and supported by staff, who have a wealth of experience and skills. Staff actively seek support from external professionals and work in partnership with them, ensuring children receive the specialist support they need. Parents of children with additional needs report high levels of support from staff and specialist services.

Outdoor space

Babies develop their physical skills and core strength as they roll pumpkins through tunnels and crawl after them. Older children have opportunities to develop their large- and small-muscle skills, indoors and out. They learn to climb up and down stairs safely, jump in puddles, ride balance bicycles, explore a range of challenging outdoor activities and join in with yoga sessions. Children enjoy outdoor exercise daily.

Parent Reviews of Smart Steps Nursery

5.0
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Inspection history

Date: November 2022

  • December 2022Good
  • November 2022Good

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