Happy Days Nursery Treloweth Integrated Neighbourhood Nursery

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

Children are warmly welcomed by staff when they arrive at the nursery. They are excited to see their friends. Staff know each child and their family well. They create a calm, home-like atmosphere where children feel safe and secure. Staff recognise how important strong relationships are for children's learning and development. Children invite staff to play alongside them. In the outdoor area, toddlers wear firefighter costumes. They run around and pretend to put out fires. Staff join in, running with the children. They extend play by suggesting finding a water hose to put out the pretend fire, supporting children in developing their creative and physical skills.

Staff have developed a good curriculum that prepares children for the next stage of learning. In the baby room, staff talk clearly and introduce new words to help babies build their communication skills. Staff support pre-school children to be ready for moving to primary school. For example, new teachers visit the nursery to meet the children, helping children to feel more confident about their upcoming change. Children are curious learners who show good levels of concentration. Staff support children in developing their own ideas. Pre-school children build their creative skills as they use glue to stick coloured tissue onto paper. They strengthen their hands by using pens to create colourful marks and express themselves.

What does the early years setting do well and what does it need to do better?

• Staff support children in developing their independence skills. In the pre-school, children cut fruit for snack times, which they share with others. Toddlers pour their own drinks. Children of all ages serve themselves lunch. They scoop chicken pie and broccoli onto their plates with spoons. They discuss how nice the food tastes. Children know that their opinions matter. For example, they can choose what, and how much, lunch to serve themselves and eat.
• Staff help children to build physical confidence and healthy bodies. Pre-school children gain core strength and balance during outdoor yoga sessions. Staff support them as they try different balance poses. They guide children in developing ball skills. Staff cheer on older children as they throw balls through hoops. They celebrate their success and applaud their effort. Babies and toddlers strengthen their core as they learn to walk.
• Children are curious and engage well in their play. Staff support them to be kind and share. Children play well together. For example, they cooperatively pretend to bake cakes in the outdoor kitchen. When children have difficulty taking turns, staff help them to understand how their actions impact others.
• Staff have developed a good curriculum, and children of all ages make progress from their starting points. Staff help toddlers to grasp mathematics skills. For example, they introduce dimension and numeral recognition. However, the
• Inspection report: Happy Days Nursery Treloweth Integrated Neighbourhood Nursery 2 5 August 2025 activities that staff plan for pre-school children often do not include the challenge needed for them to progress further.
• There is a focus on guiding children to explore the local community. During visits to parks and a pet shop, children learn about nature and animals. Staff take children of all ages to the local supermarket, and children learn about where food comes from. However, at times, staff do not create opportunities to support children to understand and celebrate similarities and differences and to learn more about different religions and cultures further.
• Parent feedback is positive. They report that there is an in-depth settling-in period that is tailored to the needs of the children. Parents feel confident leaving their children and know their needs are met. Staff guide parents on childcare issues, such as toilet training. Parents say that communication is effective and they feel well informed about children's activities. They recommend the nursery to others.
• Staff are happy in their roles. They feel valued by the team and supported by managers. Staff complete relevant training to stay updated on early years matters. For example, they recently completed training in music and movement. This helps them to enhance their teaching and children's creative exploration. Staff have good connections with other early years professionals and local schools.

What the setting must and should do next

The provider should:

• strengthen the planning of activities for the older and most-able children to ensure that they receive further challenge
• support children to understand and celebrate their similarities and differences and to learn more about religions and cultures that differ from their own.
• Inspection report: Happy Days Nursery Treloweth Integrated Neighbourhood Nursery 3 5 August 2025