A spokesperson for Kids Planet said: “We cooperated fully with the relevant authorities and police, all of whom have concluded their independent investigations and are satisfied the matter was handled appropriately.
“We also immediately reviewed collection procedures and security arrangements and carried out an extensive internal investigation.
“We take Ofsted’s findings extremely seriously and have implemented a comprehensive action plan covering safeguarding, training, supervision, staffing and risk assessments.
“Ofsted returned on 22 July to review this work, with its outcome summary to follow.
“Ofsted’s report recognises our prompt response to the incident while also highlighting the setting’s strengths, including children’s progress, warm relationships with staff, inclusive practice and strong partnerships with parents and professionals.
“Children’s safety and wellbeing remain, and will always remain, our absolute priority.
“We are committed to learning fully from this incident and ensuring that the improvements made are rigorously and consistently upheld.”
