Nanny Bears Childcare, The Victory Hall

Ten places give this Broadclyst setting its small scale. Nanny Bears Childcare, The Victory Hall cares for children aged 3 to 36 months in the Jubilee Room at Broadclyst Victory Hall, Exeter. At its November 2021 inspection, Ofsted rated it Outstanding, praising children's progress and the way staff developed learning through play.

The strongest character comes from that dated picture: familiar home routines, books shared under blankets and exploration extending into the surrounding community. These are useful details for families choosing care for very young children, though they describe November 2021 practice.

The early years foundation stage sets the framework for children's learning, development and care, with play providing opportunities to develop language, early number skills and independence. In November 2021, sensory exploration included shaping shaving foam and making marks in it; an activity involving brushing dinosaur teeth developed into counting and pattern making.

Books connected different parts of the day. In November 2021, children borrowed stories with accompanying activities to enjoy at home, while staff brought rhymes into play dough activities. A cushioned reading space gave shared stories a physical home.

Daily outdoor and community experiences also featured in November 2021. Children noticed a crane on the green, spotted numbers on gate posts and used balls for physical play. Festivals, discussions and outings introduced them to other people's lives and experiences.

In November 2021, key persons adapted nursery routines to those children knew at home. Children slept with individual mats, bedding and comfort items, with adults nearby. Daily parent updates and recurring progress discussions connected care at home with nursery learning plans.

At the November 2021 inspection, Ofsted judged safeguarding effective and found strong support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, including early identification, interventions and coordination with outside agencies. This gives families a dated assessment of both protective practice and the mechanisms used to support additional needs.

The address is Jubilee Room, Broadclyst Victory Hall, Exeter, EX5 3EE. Opening hours are 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The setting opens throughout the year, closing for bank holidays and one week at Christmas.

Its capacity is 10 children in total. That whole-setting figure is useful context for its scale; it does not describe a particular day's attendance.

• An older inspection picture. The Outstanding judgement dates to November 2021. Treat its detailed account of daily care as a historical assessment when weighing the setting today.
• Continuity between home and nursery. Matching home routines and individual sleep arrangements featured in November 2021. At a visit, how would settling and sleep be organised around your child's routines?

This setting suits families seeking a small nursery for children aged 3 to 36 months, with weekday opening extending from early morning to early evening. The November 2021 account gives its character substance: sensory play, shared books, community exploration and close links with home. The age of that assessment deserves weight alongside its Outstanding judgement.