Toad Hall Nursery Felcott Road

About this day nursery

Toad Hall Nursery Felcott Road, located in Walton-on-Thames, offers childcare for children aged 0–4 years. 30am available by prior arrangement, the day nursery provides an all-year provision for families.

The day nursery received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 20 March 2024. Staff demonstrate a good understanding of child development, allowing them to provide attentive care and emotional support, particularly to new babies who may become easily upset.

Children at Toad Hall Nursery benefit from diverse learning opportunities, including engaging in activities like playing with play dough, which staff skillfully use to promote language development through descriptive words such as 'rolling' and 'squashing'. The nursery places importance on fostering positive behaviour, with staff setting clear expectations and encouraging sharing and 'kind hands' from a young age.

The Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo) collaborates effectively with parents, external agencies, and the local authority, ensuring consistent and effective support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This collaboration helps children with SEND build strong bonds with staff through warm interactions.

Leaders at the nursery have actively strengthened parent partnerships, enhancing communication regarding children's progress and offering ideas for home learning. They have also improved accident and injury procedures, ensuring all staff are well-informed and consistent in managing such events.

The curriculum is effectively shared with staff, providing a clear understanding of learning goals and enabling thoughtful planning for children's ongoing development. The manager has proactively addressed the need for additional support in communication and language skills for some children by implementing strategies like the 'communication cabin', which facilitates engaging activities such as storytelling and singing.

While the report implies outdoor activities are part of the provision, it doesn't detail the specific outdoor space or its use.

What it's like

Staff have a good knowledge of child development, which helps them understand and support new babies who get easily upset. Children enjoy their time at nursery and benefit from various learning opportunities, such as playing with play dough, which staff use to promote language skills. Staff set clear expectations for children's behaviour, reminding babies about sharing and using "kind hands," helping young children learn positive behaviour.

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