Children and staff at a Harrogate nursery are celebrating after a positive Ofsted inspection praised the warm and nurturing environment provided for children and families.
Little Explorers Day Nursery, on Jennyfield Drive, is run by North Yorkshire Council and provides early years education and childcare for children and families in the local community.
Ofsted inspectors recently visited the nursery and highlighted the strong support provided for children’s learning, wellbeing and development, including the quality of relationships between staff and children, engaging experiences and the standard of care.
The inspection found consistently strong practice across the nursery, with children benefiting from positive experiences and a supportive environment.
Children feel safe and secure
Inspectors highlighted the strong bonds between staff and children, noting that children feel safe, secure and happy at the nursery.
The report also recognised the welcoming atmosphere created by staff, where children are valued and encouraged to develop their confidence.
Safeguarding was identified as a particular strength, with inspectors praising the nursery’s culture in which keeping children safe is seen as everyone’s responsibility.
Staff were recognised for their knowledge and commitment to ensuring children feel protected, supported and listened to.