Opening hours
7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday
Smiley Dayz Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(May 2024)
Number of places
42 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2024
Local authority
Leeds
About this day nursery
Smiley Dayz Nursery Ltd, established in 2010, operates from 7:30 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, serving children aged 0-4 years in Wakefield. This childcare on non-domestic premises offers a calm and orderly environment where staff foster important social skills like sharing and turn-taking, ensuring children behave well and listen attentively.
The nursery places a strong emphasis on preparing children for the next stage of their learning through a comprehensive curriculum, which notably includes developing a love of books; staff enthusiastically read stories and encourage reading at home by providing loaner books. The provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is robust, with staff trained in areas such as supporting speech development, working closely with parents, and seeking external support.
Leaders use additional funding to support children during holidays and to purchase sensory resources. Parents frequently commend the nursery, stating that staff are "like family" and consistently prioritise children's well-being.
The inspection on 14th May 2024 rated the nursery as 'Good' in overall effectiveness, reflecting its commitment to quality education and personal development. The setting includes both indoor and outdoor spaces where children are supervised, though the report does not detail specific outdoor learning activities.
The curriculum also seeks to expose children to a variety of cultures and festivals, promoting an understanding of diversity.
What it's like
Children learn in a calm and orderly environment. Staff consistently promote important social skills, and children behave well and listen carefully. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning through a comprehensive curriculum that helps them develop a love of books.
Good Ofsted ratingFostering a love of booksStrong parent partnershipsDeveloping mathematical skillsIndependent children
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2010
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Smiley Dayz Nursery
Last inspected 14 May 2024 · Ginny Robinson
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 learn in a calm and orderly environment. Staff consistently promote important social skills, and children behave well and listen carefully. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning through a comprehensive curriculum that helps them develop a love of books.
Inspector highlights
- Staff frequently develop children's mathematical language and problem-solving skills.
- Children put on their coats and shoes independently and use tools skilfully, approaching new activities with enthusiasm and curiosity.
- Staff working with younger children take time to emphasise key words and introduce new words often.
- Staff are well supported by leaders, and improvements have been made to technology to help staff with working processes.
- Staff have high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and work closely with parents and external services.
Areas to develop
- 1train staff to precisely identify, use and emphasise new and increasingly complex vocabulary to expand older children's speaking and language skills
- 2refine the delivery of the curriculum so that children have adequate time and space to develop storylines, narratives and characters into their imaginative play
Inspection #10335746 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
parents say they feel staff are like family
Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the nursery.
They comment on how well staff ensure that children's well-being takes priority.
They are pleased with the level of communication they receive from staff and can see the impact that teaching has on their children's progress.
They receive regular information about what they can do at home to support their child's learning and know what their child needs to do next to improve.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff have high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They recognise and address any concerns to ensure that children receive the right support and work closely with parents and seek support from external services. For example, staff have been trained in supporting children's speech if they are falling behind.
Outdoor space
The inspector viewed the inside and outside space used by the nursery and observed how children are supervised in the space.
Parent Reviews of Smiley Dayz Nursery
5.0
(5)
Emech B
9 months ago
Love,love this place. All 3 of my grandchildren have had the privilege of being cared for by Anita and her team. All 3 love this place.
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C
6 months ago
Amazing nursery with amazing staff! Both my children went here and could not thank them enough
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Mavrick D
a year ago
Excellent nursery sent both children here absolutely loved it. Lots of outside space and they never ever got bored.
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Lewis Ferguson
a year ago
Always really nice, my son loves going. He loves playing outside there and making things.
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Ian Wallace Wallace
8 years ago
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Inspection history
Date: October 2013
- May 2024Good
- June 2018Good
- November 2015Good
- October 2013Requires improvement
Frequently asked about Smiley Dayz Nursery
About the setting
Smiley Dayz Nursery Ltd registered in 2010 and is located in Tingley in Wakefield. It employs 18 members of childcare staff. The manager holds a qualification at level 6, and 12 staff hold appropriate qualifications from level 2 to level 4. The nursery opens all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays, one week at Christmas and two staff training days a year. It provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.
- URN
- EY410259
- Registered person
- Smiley Dayz Limited
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Good
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