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Curious Caterpillars Day Nursery

Ofsted: GoodNursery

Downfield Lodge, Downfield Road, Stroud, GL5 4HL

Provider type

Nursery

Capacity

71 children

Key details

Capacity

71 places

Ofsted Inspection Summary

Curious Caterpillars Day Nursery was inspected by Ofsted on 22 November 2024 and received an overall rating of Good. In their report, inspectors noted: "Staff place a clear emphasis on building strong relationships with families and children from the outset at this setting. Home visits and settling-in sessions demonstrate a commitment to understanding the child's home environment, which helps ease transitions. Staff recognise the importance of children feeling emotionally secure as a foundation for successful play and learning."

Key strengths

  • Staff prioritise children's communication and language skills.
  • Staff teach children about healthy choices and lifestyles, including the nutritional benefits of food.
  • Staff support children in developing the social skills needed to build positive relationships with peers.
  • Children actively engage in multicultural celebrations and community exploration, such as visiting the local food market and growing sunflowers for World Down…
  • Staff understand children's learning needs and know how to address them.

Areas for improvement

  • develop the organisation of group times to ensure all children can participate effectively and maximise their learning opportunities
  • strengthen the quality of teaching for the younger children to consistently challenge them, enabling them to build on their existing knowledge and skills even…
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Location

Downfield Lodge, Downfield Road, Stroud, GL5 4HL

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