SpectacularKidz Day Nursery & Preschool

Ofsted rating for SpectacularKidz Day Nursery & Preschool

Last inspected 8 August 2023

What it's like to attend

• Children are happy at this setting and quickly join their friends to engage in activities staff set up for them.
• Staff strive to create a homely environment for children and use assessments to understand how children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are progressing.
• The curriculum is based on children's interests and next steps in learning, which positively impacts their development and readiness for school.
• Children's behaviour is good, with staff acting as positive role models, leading to kind and helpful interactions between children.
• Children enjoy making boats and paper aeroplanes, celebrating their successes with staff.
• The physical and emotional well-being of children is supported by staff, with opportunities for outdoor and indoor play.
• Staff teach children about healthy eating and looking after their teeth, and actively support early language and communication skills.
• Children behave well, with clear boundaries and expectations set by staff, helping them understand how their behaviour impacts others.
• Younger and older children engage well together in activities like making carrot cake, fostering cooperation and turn-taking.
• Children enjoy practising and developing their early writing skills, with access to mark-making tools and books.
• Parents feel communication from the setting is effective, and they are well informed about their child's learning.
• Staff are supported by the manager, who has a clear vision for the setting and values their career progression.
• Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff demonstrating a sound understanding of procedures and carrying out regular risk assessments.
• Staff attend paediatric first-aid training and accurately record accidents and injuries.
• The setting is open 51 weeks of the year, from 7.30am to 6.00pm.
• All staff hold appropriate early years qualifications, and the manager holds early years professional status.

• 1Further develop staff's understanding of when to engage with children to further support their communication and language.
• 2Enhance opportunities for children to develop a love of books and reading by ensuring that all children have access to story times with staff throughout the day.