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Smart Tots Day Nursery

Ofsted: GoodNursery

25 Horse Fair, BANBURY, OX16 0AE

Provider type

Nursery

Capacity

80 children

Key details

Capacity

80 places

Ofsted Inspection Summary

Smart Tots Day Nursery was inspected by Ofsted on 11 April 2022 and received an overall rating of Good. In their report, inspectors noted: "Children are well looked after and feel safe and secure in nursery. They form close bonds with the staff who care for them. Children arrive happy and eager to get involved in the range of exciting activities that staff plan for them."

Key strengths

  • Staff promote children's independence throughout the day.
  • Staff support babies to develop their speech and say new words.
  • The manager has created a curriculum based on the key skills and knowledge children need for each stage of their development.
  • Staff are nurturing and supportive in helping children settle in to the nursery and make smooth transitions.
  • Leaders work in partnership with external agencies to best support the needs of children.

Areas for improvement

  • encourage staff to review the organisation of activities so that they are appropriate to the age and stage of development of the children participating
  • support staff to encourage all children to get involved and engaged in meaningful learning, especially during times when they have free choice of activities.
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Location

25 Horse Fair, BANBURY, OX16 0AE

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