Staff and children at Clever Cloggs Day Nursery in Little Canfield are celebrating after receiving a 'good' Ofsted rating.
The nursery was rated 'good' in all areas following the inspection on Friday, October 15.
In a report released last week, inspectors praised the nursery's teaching, safeguarding and how well children settle in.
The report stated: "Children form secure and loving bonds with staff and they settle exceptionally well.
"Staff show the children that they enjoy their company. They excitedly play with them and make them laugh."
The nursery was also praised for providing an "excellently well-resourced learning environment", with a range of activities, sensory resources and physical equipment to help children and babies develop their motor skills.
The report said: "Staff provide a range of activities that help children understand their own and others' feelings.
"Children learn to express themselves and regulate their emotions.
"Staff set clear, age-appropriate boundaries. Children are well behaved and know exactly what is expected of them. They are happy, content and kind to their peers.
"Staff support children's large physical skills well. Children have a range of opportunities to climb and manoeuvre themselves on equipment, building up their core strength.
"Babies excitedly cruise around the room and are learning to take their first steps.
"Staff promote early language with songs and sign language. Babies babble and copy the sounds staff make."
The nursery was found to offer good support for children with special educational needs and disabilities.
Staff liaise closely with parents to support children's development and wellbeing, and teach children the importance of a healthy lifestyle.
The report added: "The provider values all stakeholders' views when making changes at the nursery.
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"They issued a consultation to staff, children and their families when redesigning the outdoor area.
"The provider implemented their ideas, such as a herb garden where children can plant food to use in their cooking sessions."
Areas for improvement included staff allowing children enough time to respond to questions and complete their own tasks, helping develop their problem-solving and critical thinking skills, and to build on the "already good" teaching at the nursery.
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