Jancett Stanley Park Road, 0-3 Nursery

Books, sign language and hands-on exploration give the Stanley Park Road nursery's inspection-era account its character. The current setting accepts children from birth to three and has 53 places in total, making its youngest age range an important part of the choice for families.

At its 11 May 2023 inspection, Ofsted judged the nursery Good overall, found safeguarding effective and recognised an ambitious curriculum with support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Two improvements were required: better toileting routines and more accurate teaching of letter sounds. Both deserve attention alongside the positive findings.

The early years foundation stage sets the framework for children's learning, development and care: everyday play and interaction should help children build skills as well as receive care.

In May 2023, books connected different areas of learning, with repeated storytelling helping children remember events and anticipate what came next. Families could borrow books to continue reading at home. Sign language and listening activities added other ways for children to communicate, although adults did not consistently pronounce letter sounds correctly.

Practical exploration also shaped learning in May 2023. Younger children investigated the scent and feel of vegetables in mud, then explored safe cutting when their curiosity took the activity further. Older children experimented together with long wooden bricks, taking turns to build and topple them. These examples linked sensory discovery with cooperation and problem-solving.

Movement had several outlets in May 2023: sessions led by a coach, dancing, action rhymes and garden play. The coached activities combined coordination with learning to wait and follow instructions.

In May 2023, affectionate relationships helped children settle, including those who needed extra reassurance. Staff used pictures, discussion and gentle reminders to reinforce behaviour expectations, giving children consistent cues about sharing and treating others kindly.

Parents received updates about learning in May 2023, while staff worked with families and other professionals to coordinate support. Assessment helped staff choose challenges suited to individual children rather than treating the group as having identical needs.

Toileting was the weaker part of daily care in May 2023. Older children were not helped to wash their hands, and younger children spent lengthy periods sitting on the bathroom floor. The required change concerned both hygiene and how children's time was used.

In May 2023, meals accommodated individual dietary needs, and children practised serving food and pouring drinks. During exercise, staff also helped children recognise thirst and reach for their water bottles.

The address is 18 Stanley Park Road, Wallington, SM6 0EU. Opening hours are 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, across the year, with closures on bank holidays and for one week at Christmas. Full-day attendance is offered.

• Care for the youngest children. The current birth-to-three age range differs from the two-to-four age range observed in May 2023. During a visit, how are babies' sleep, settling and daily care organised?
• Toileting routines. May 2023 findings included missed handwashing support and prolonged waiting on the bathroom floor. Look closely at how bathroom routines now protect hygiene and keep children occupied appropriately.
• Early language teaching. Books and sign language featured in May 2023, but letter-sound pronunciation needed improvement. Accurate adult modelling matters alongside enthusiasm for stories.

This nursery suits families seeking full-day attendance for children from birth to three, with an opening window extending into the early evening. Its May 2023 account gives useful examples of learning through books, movement and practical exploration. The decision should also give weight to the specific improvements required in toileting and letter-sound teaching.