Pavilion Creche, the ACE Centre

Songs, picture books and toddlers demonstrating Pilates movements shaped the February 2024 inspection picture of Pavilion Creche, the ACE Centre. At its February 2024 inspection, Ofsted rated the provision Good. The setting has capacity for 15 children, making its overall scale a useful starting point for families considering care in Attleborough.

The February 2024 picture was of children comfortable with familiar adults, exploring toys and joining in actions to songs. These are concrete examples of how very young children took part, rather than an account built around formal lessons.

In February 2024, communication and language were central to the curriculum. Adults used songs, conversation and picture books to encourage participation, linking illustrations to children's own bodies, including their toes. Children took part by making familiar movements during songs and rhymes.

The early years foundation stage is the framework for children's learning, development and care. Here, the February 2024 activities included language, movement and everyday routines, showing how learning could sit within play and personal care.

Physical activity had several forms at that visit. Babies practised walking with adults nearby; toddlers demonstrated Pilates movements, while outdoor play included ball throwing, building with large blocks, a climbing cube and slide steps. The indoor space allowed early walkers to practise, while the outdoor equipment offered different movements to try.

At the February 2024 inspection, Ofsted found safeguarding effective and described secure relationships between children and staff. Familiar adults were an important part of the children's experience.

In February 2024, staff gathered information about home routines before children started and aimed to preserve that continuity. Children could sleep when tired, and adults coordinated checks while they rested. Staff also explained care routines, including nappy changes, so children knew what was coming next.

Communication with families included daily conversations and information sheets. Where staff noticed learning gaps, they worked with parents to obtain additional help. Hygiene was practised through ordinary tasks: handwashing before food, disposing of used tissues and cleaning faces afterwards.

Staff development also received attention in February 2024. Leaders observed practice in the rooms, discussed training needs and gave staff opportunities to reflect on their work.

The setting's address is Church Street, Attleborough, NR17 2AH.

In February 2024, it operated on weekdays throughout the year, closing between Christmas and New Year. Session times then ran from 7.30am to 5.30pm. That dated pattern provides context for families weighing the setting against their working day.

• Adult interaction. The February 2024 improvement point concerned staff sometimes concentrating on supervision rather than extending learning through play. The distinction matters: keeping children occupied and helping them develop an idea are different tasks.
• Overall size. Capacity is 15 children across the setting. This is a whole-setting measure, rather than the number sharing an activity or attending on a particular day.
• Your attendance pattern. Which current session arrangements would fit your child's routine and your working hours? Use a visit to discuss this alongside the February 2024 pattern.

The February 2024 picture of Pavilion Creche, the ACE Centre suits families who value conversation, songs and physical play in their child's early care. Its February 2024 assessment provides a positive foundation, with a clear qualification about making adult interaction more consistently educational. The most useful fit is with parents who place importance on continuity between home routines and nursery care.