AN inspector has praised a Downend nursery’s young children as “confident communicators and motivated learners”.
Ofsted visited Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Coronation Road in May.
Inspector Chelsea Woollard’s report said the nursery is ‘good’ in all areas: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, leadership and management, and personal development.
It was the regulator’s first inspection at the site, which has 84 children aged from one to four on its roll, since 2018, when it was also rated ‘good’.
The inspector said: “Leaders have created a sequenced and varied curriculum for children.
“There is a strong focus on the prime areas of learning, helping to prepare children for their next stage of development.
“Children begin to build and develop their physical strength from an early age.”
The inspector said younger children are exposed to a wide range of words, with older children developing their through “wonderful conversations” during activities.
She said: “Children are confident communicators and motivated learners.”
The inspector said staff have “clear expectations for children’s behaviour and conduct”, using gentle reminders of the rules each day, acting as positive role models and praising good behaviour.
Children build good friendships and feel secure, enjoying imaginative play.
The inspector said: “New babies settle quickly, forming strong bonds with the attentive and caring staff.”
Children also learn about healthy lifestyles, and have visits and walks in the community to help learn about the wider world.
The inspector said leaders and staff have good knowledge of what children know and can do, using assessment effectively to monitor their progress and inform teaching.
She said parents praised the staff team, adding: “Parents comment on how children have become more socially confident since attending the nursery.”
To improve further, Ofsted recommended that staff plan more opportunities to challenge children’s learning, develop staff’s confidence and expertise in teaching early maths and give children more time to respond to questions, to help develop their critical thinking skills.
Nursery manager Amy Roxburgh-Barry said: “I am extremely proud of my team and our families because without them, this would not have been possible.
“We are very proud of all the team’s hard work, and for showing how truly amazing they are. “
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Coronation Road in Downend is run by Grandir UK, a company that operates more than 80 nurseries across the country. It took over the site from previous provider Mama Bear’s two years ago.
The company said: “This well-deserved recognition highlights the commitment, creativity, and care shown by the nursery team in providing a high-quality Early Years experience where children are nurtured, inspired, and supported to thrive.”