A NURSERY where children love to move and groove has been commended by an Ofsted inspector.

Kiddi Caru Nursery, in Hythe Quay, Colchester was rated good by the children’s services watchdog during an inspection last month.

It was given the respectable rating across the board in behaviour and attitudes, quality of education, personal development and leadership and management.

The inspector was left feeling impressed after seeing the children “thoroughly enjoy their time at nursery” while forming secure attachments to the caring staff.

The nursery was praised for providing a well-resourced environment which children love to explore confidently.

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The report explained babies enjoy song time with staff, who repeat words such as “shake, shake, shake” to support their early language.

Babies babble, gurgle and excitedly clap along and move their bodies to the music, while they can also experience tummy time and develop their early physical skills.

The inspector added: “Children develop an awareness of the world around them. They take part in recycling projects and staff educate them on how they can 'safeguard the world'.

“Children enjoy looking at pictures of insects and searching for them in the garden. When they have identified what they are, they mark them off on their lists.”

Vital lessons are taught in a fun manner at the nursery, such as taking part in daily “move and groove” sessions where they practice skills such as getting dressed into their physical education kits.

The youngsters freely talk about their feelings and learn the importance of looking after their well-being, with daily yoga sessions a particular highlight of their day.

They learn their opinions and thoughts are valued by staff and each other, with even the youngest of children praised for being able to develop their independence and communicate their needs.

The arrangements for safeguarding were effective by the inspector, as staff have a “secure” understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse.

Furthermore, robust recruitment and vetting procedures are in place to ensure staff are suitable to work with children.