A troubled Aberdeen nursery has received the worst possible grading from inspectors after a series of flash inspections.
All Stars Nursery received an “unsatisfactory” grading in four key areas checked by standards watchdogs at the Care Inspectorate.
The report is the latest in a long struggle between nursery owner Sheila Davies and regulators.
Last year, the Supreme Court in London ruled that the nursery, in Don Street, Aberdeen, could stay open after standards watchdogs had tried to close down the business.
Now, in the latest report from the Care Inspectorate, a fresh raft of weaknesses have been identified.
While inspectors noted some improvements since their last visit, the nursery had failed to meet a number of requirements.
Staff had earlier been told they must provide a “positive and nurturing” environment for children.
But inspectors found that staff had “demonstrated little understanding of the children’s emotional needs, of responsive care and respect for children attending the service.”
Concerns were also raised that staff had not increased their understanding of protocols surrounding medication in order to reduce the risk to children.
Ms Davies has been told to meet several requirements and recommendations by October 31.
They include improvements to cleanliness in areas used by children and for better information to be given to parents about the care received by their children.
In 2013, All Stars nursery was allowed to continue trading on a “legal technicality” despite childcare officials upholding complaints about youngsters being force fed and being given out-of-date food.
Judges sitting at the Supreme Court in London gave the Woodside business a second chance last February.
Ms Davies declined to comment last night on the latest report.