Tootsies Private Day Nursery LTD - GU9 9AA

Tootsies Private Day Nursery Ltd was inspected on 13 November 2024 under the legacy 4-area framework (Quality of Education, Behaviour & Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership & Management), with all areas graded 'Good'. This report has been mapped to the November 2025 7-area framework. The nursery demonstrates a warm, inclusive ethos with strong safeguarding arrangements and good support for children's independence and social skills. Key strengths include outdoor learning experiences, staff engagement with families, and a focus on child-led exploration. Three specific improvement areas have been identified by inspectors: (1) supporting staff to develop understanding of communication and language development, particularly around dummy use in younger children; (2) strengthening the quality and pitch of staff interactions with children, ensuring appropriate challenge levels; and (3) improving afternoon activity planning to maintain consistent learning experiences throughout the day. The nursery is maintaining its 'Good' rating from the previous inspection in 2018, indicating stable provision with targeted opportunities for progression to 'Strong Standard' in specific areas.