First Steps Nursery
Ofsted: GoodNursery
25-29 Thanet Road, Margate, CT9 1UA
Provider type
Nursery
Capacity
100 children
Key details
Capacity
100 places
Ofsted Inspection Summary
First Steps Nursery was inspected by Ofsted on 13 October 2023 and received an overall rating of Good. In their report, inspectors noted: "Children arrive at the setting happy and excited to begin their day. They are greeted by managers and quickly settle into their morning activities, supported by staff. Children develop their independence throughout the day, which has been planned for carefully."
Key strengths
- Parents speak very highly of the nursery and praise staff members and the bonds they have formed with their children.
- Indoors, children have a wonderful environment to explore, which has been carefully planned to facilitate all areas of learning and maximise all children's…
- Mealtimes at the nursery are seen as a social time and a chance for staff to teach children important skills, such as listening to one another and taking turns.
- Managers understand the importance of a varied and exciting curriculum and how to plan and sequence experiences for children.
- Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported by the special educational needs and disabilities coordinator (SENDCo)…
Areas for improvement
- support staff to fully refine the organisation and planning of the outdoor learning environment.
This summary is extracted from the official Ofsted inspection report. Read the full report for complete information.
Location
25-29 Thanet Road, Margate, CT9 1UA
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