L A Kiddicare

Outdoor stories, practical early-writing activities and Jewish celebrations shaped L A Kiddicare's November 2023 inspection picture. At its November 2023 inspection, Ofsted rated the nursery Good and found safeguarding effective.

Based on Kings Road in Prestwich, it has capacity for 68 children, with a current age range of 0 to 96 months. The strongest detail comes from everyday experiences: using tools, serving food and exploring the neighbourhood.

In November 2023, outdoor storytelling included We're Going on a Bear Hunt, with children moving through sticks and repeating familiar words. Brushes used on a wall and tongs used to pick up objects gave older children opportunities to practise the hand movements needed for writing. Balance beams added a physical challenge, alongside reminders to take care.

The early years foundation stage sets expectations for children's learning, development and care; here, the November 2023 examples included counting during play and exploring quantities by pouring between containers. Counting and pouring brought mathematical ideas into practical play.

Community experiences that month included visits to shops and parks, visitors who helped children learn about disability, and celebrations encompassing Jewish holidays and other cultural festivals. These brought people and places beyond the nursery into children's learning.

In November 2023, staff comforted upset children, while babies enjoyed cuddles, songs and stories. Older children practised independence by helping prepare the lunch table and serving themselves. Handwashing formed part of mealtime and toileting routines, and children ate fresh food, including vegetables.

Parents received photographs and information about learning, with access to the manager or their child's key person for conversations. That gave families concrete activities to continue at home. Work with local schools helped staff understand the skills children would need for their next stage.

The address is 42-44 Kings Road, Prestwich, M25 0LE. Opening hours are 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, across the year.

In November 2023, closures included bank holidays and Jewish holidays. The nursery also provided funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-olds at that time.

• Children's own ideas. In November 2023, adult questioning or redirection sometimes interrupted games children had invented. During a visit, ask how staff now extend children's ideas while preserving their control of the play.
• Consistent boundaries. In November 2023, staff differed in how they helped distracted children return to activities, leaving some unsure of expectations. Ask how the team now uses a shared approach to instructions and boundaries.
• Holiday planning. Jewish holidays and bank holidays were closure periods in November 2023. Families whose work continues through these dates should establish the closure calendar before choosing an attendance pattern.

L A Kiddicare suits families who value practical learning, Jewish celebrations and connections with the surrounding community. Its November 2023 picture combines affectionate care with opportunities for children to do things themselves. The two teaching priorities matter: protecting child-led ideas and making expectations consistent should be central to a family's visit.