A DAY CARE at a school in Prestatyn has been praised for the “warm and welcoming” environment it provides children, with the setting impressing across the board.

Cylch Meithrin Ysgol y Llys, at Ysgol y Llys, Princes Avenue, was inspected by Estyn and Care Inspectorate Wales in June, with a report published this month.

The day care has provision for up to 60 children aged 2-4, and currently caters for 32 children aged 3 and 4 with 26 receiving funding for early education.

The setting was judged on criteria including well-being, learning, care and development, teaching and assessment, environment, and leadership and management.

It was rated ‘good’ in all except for environment and leadership and management, for which it was scored ‘excellent’.

The report said: “Nearly all children are happy and enjoy the company of their friends and practitioners when socialising with each other. They make choices and decisions regularly and enjoy the freedom to move around the setting.

“Almost all children settle quickly and proceed to play and socialise eagerly after arriving. They cope well and feel safe when approaching practitioners, sitting beside them and preparing for the day's familiar routine.

“Nearly all children are developing warm relationships with practitioners and are confident to call their names when needed which shows they have a sense of belonging.

“Almost all children interact well and develop their social skills by talking and sharing while playing.

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“Practitioners understand their responsibilities to keep children safe and prioritise their health and safety successfully. As a result, they implement sound policies and procedures effectively.

“Practitioners have an affectionate relationship with children and treat them with care and respect. Practitioners are kind and model warm and natural interactions by teaching children to use kind hands and have fun while playing and sharing. They praise children regularly and identify their requirements while encouraging them to succeed.

“Practitioners know the children very well, and have a clear understanding of their individual needs and wishes. They encourage children to be confident as they persevere to solve problems.

“Leaders ensure that the environment is safe and clean for the children and have robust arrival and departure procedures. Leaders ensure a high-quality environment which is warm and welcoming. They provide security, privacy and adequate space for the number of children who attend daily.

“Leaders have a clear vision, which is shared very effectively with all stakeholders. They have successfully created a supportive ethos where practitioners are valued. All the practitioners work together very effectively under a strong leader to create a homely and stimulating atmosphere for the children.

“Leaders give parents and carers regular updates about their child's development and events through daily conversations, a digital app and during open mornings. Parents and carers appreciate the individual and specialist care which is provided for their children.”

One improvement to the setting was recommended:

Ensure that practitioners question children effectively to encourage them to think for themselves and develop their ideas further