Kangaroo Kids Pre-School

A library bus in the school grounds, fruit-cutting practice and healthy cooking packs give Kangaroo Kids Pre-School a practical, everyday character. These were features of its December 2023 provision: books, conversation and growing independence ran through the children's experiences.

At its December 2023 inspection, Ofsted rated the pre-school Good, judged safeguarding effective and found that staff recognised additional support needs promptly, working with families and other agencies to arrange help. The setting has capacity for 24 children. Children attending in December 2023 were aged 1 to 4; that is an inspection-time age range.

The early years foundation stage sets the framework for children's learning, development and care, bringing everyday experiences and skill-building together. In December 2023, action songs and stories supported younger children's vocabulary, while older children discussed their ideas with adults and friends. Props gave stories a concrete element for children to engage with.

Outdoor play offered different challenges by age that December. Younger children practised jumping and climbing; older children invented running games and learnt about drinking after exercise. A group also visited a library bus in the school grounds.

Learning needed more consistency. In December 2023, staff sometimes missed opportunities to reinforce planned skills, including crayon grip and drinking from an open cup. Clearer guidance across activities and routines was an improvement priority.

In December 2023, children built close relationships with their key person and settled readily. Staff helped children work through disagreements by talking about emotions and how their behaviour affected others. This put conversation to use in social situations as well as learning activities.

Independence was practised through manageable tasks that December: younger children used cutlery, while older children cut fruit and managed coats and boots. Families could borrow books through a lending library and access healthy cooking packs, extending practical support beyond the child's session.

Communication about learning was less consistent. In December 2023, parents did not always receive updates when their child's next learning steps changed, making it harder to reinforce those skills at home.

The address is Queensway Primary School, Coppice Wood Avenue, Yeadon, Leeds, LS19 7LF. In December 2023, the pre-school operated Monday to Friday during term time, with sessions running from 9am to 3pm. Those times describe its provision at that visit.

Funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children was provided in December 2023. Staff also worked with local schools on children's move into school. Attendance at the pre-school does not guarantee a Reception place; families still apply through the local authority admissions process.

• Learning updates. Sharing changed learning targets with parents was a December 2023 improvement priority. Ask how those updates now reach families and include practical ideas for home.
• Practice throughout the day. December 2023 findings highlighted missed chances to reinforce skills during routines. A visit is an opportunity to discuss how planned learning carries through snack time and play.
• Term-time planning. The December 2023 timetable followed school terms. Ask which current attendance arrangement fits your family's childcare needs.

The December 2023 picture suits families who value conversation, practical independence and support that reaches into home life. Its strengths were tangible: books to borrow, cooking packs and everyday self-care practice. More consistent learning guidance, both for staff and parents, was the important qualification to that positive assessment.