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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [North East](/search?region=North+East) 4. 1st Step Pre-school (Seaton Delaval) # 1st Step Pre-school (Seaton Delaval) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2024) · Community Centre, Elsdon Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE25 0BW · Northumberland Number of places 36 places Age range 0–3 yrs Last inspected Oct 2024 Local authority Northumberland About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery 1st Step Pre-school Ltd, based in Blyth, Northumberland, provides a nurturing and educational space for children from birth to five years old. Founded by Pauline and Hannah Lazenby, a mother-daughter duo, the pre-school’s ethos is deeply rooted in a parent's perspective, aiming to offer a 'home from home' environment. They are committed to a holistic approach to early learning, ensuring each child feels valued and secure, believing this foundation is crucial for them to reach their full potential. The pre-school operates with a focus on community engagement, collaborating with Timestep Activity and Dance for additional activities. All staff are DBS checked and possess extensive experience. Open from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, the pre-school offers consistent care, provides nutritious snacks at no extra cost, and is equipped with three rooms designed to cater to different age groups. Our ethos 1st Step Pre-school Ltd is committed to a holistic approach where children feel valued and secure in a 'home from home' environment, rooted in a parent's perspective. They believe this nurturing foundation is key to helping children reach their full potential. What it's like Children are happy and quickly settle into the warm and welcoming pre-school; relationships between staff and children are warm and nurturing. Children enjoy outdoor time, develop imagination and social skills, and learn pre-school rules and boundaries. Staff praise sharing and kindness and provide a well-planned curriculum that supports children's learning. Ofsted-registered Family-founded and run Community-focused Holistic approach to learning Nutritious snacks provided ## Pricing & funding - Hourly session £5 / hour ## Key facts Food Nutritious snack provided at no additional cost Opening hours 7:30am and 5:00pm Age range Birth to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Established 2023 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for 1st Step Pre-school (Seaton Delaval) Last inspected 14 October 2024 · Janet Fairhurst Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children are happy and quickly settle into the warm and welcoming pre-school; relationships between staff and children are warm and nurturing. Children enjoy outdoor time, develop imagination and social skills, and learn pre-school rules and boundaries. Staff praise sharing and kindness and provide a well-planned curriculum that supports children's learning. Inspector highlights - Children are happy and settle quickly in a warm, welcoming pre-school. - Warm, nurturing relationships between staff and children. - Well-planned curriculum that supports children's learning and development. - Staff support children's language and communication; children develop a love of books. - Children benefit from regular fresh air and exercise and partnerships with parents are good. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to make the most of opportunities when interacting with children to help challenge them to think, solve problems and come up with their own ideas - 2 place a sharper focus on planning purposeful outdoor activities to better support those children who prefer to play and learn outside - 3 provide children with consistent access to mark-making tools to promote early writing skills. Inspection #10361578 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50261650) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of 1st Step Pre-school (Seaton Delaval) Inspection date Oct 2024 Inspection no. 10361578 Lead inspector Janet Fairhurst Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50261650)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2753852) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=1st-step-pre-school-ltd-seaton-delaval-ne25-0bw) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children enjoy time outdoors, exploring their environment, running and playing games such as 'tag', riding wheeled toys and building with blocks. However, staff do not consistently plan purposeful outdoor activities to extend learning for those children who learn best outdoors. Inspection history Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2024 Date: July 2024 - October 2024 Good - July 2024 Inadequate ## Frequently asked about 1st Step Pre-school (Seaton Delaval) ### What type of nursery is 1st Step Pre-school (Seaton Delaval)? ### What are the opening hours at 1st Step Pre-school (Seaton Delaval)? ### How can 1st Step Pre-school (Seaton Delaval) be contacted? ### Does 1st Step Pre-school (Seaton Delaval) take babies? ### Does 1st Step Pre-school (Seaton Delaval) have an Ofsted rating? ### Is there holiday club or wraparound provision at 1st Step Pre-school (Seaton Delaval)? ## Nearby day nurseries in Whitley Bay Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to 1st Step Pre-school (Seaton Delaval). - [ Awaiting first inspection <0.2 mi ### Mini Merrys Private Nursery- Seaton Delaval Whitley Bay · NE25 0DT ](/nursery/mini-merrys-private-nursery-seaton-delaval-ne25-0dt-2769352) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Chill Out Time Childcare @ Seaton Valley Whitley Bay · NE25 0EP 4.2(5 reviews) ](/nursery/chill-out-time-childcare-seaton-valley-ne25-0ep-ey496533) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### Backworth Childcare Newcastle upon Tyne · NE27 0JE ](/nursery/backworth-childcare-ne27-0je-2591885) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.0 mi ### Kids Planet Southfield Cramlington · NE23 6XD 3.7(7 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-planet-southfield-ne23-6xd-2737114) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.3 mi ### Two Little Dickie Birds Nursery And Fun Club with St Paul's Pre-School Cramlington · NE23 6DB 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/two-little-dickie-birds-nursery-and-fun-club-with-st-paul-s-pre-school-ne23-6db-ey541806) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.4 mi ### Dinotots Cramlington Cramlington · NE23 6DT ](/nursery/dinotots-cramlington-ne23-6dt-2758800) [See all nurseries in Whitley Bay →](/search?q=Whitley+Bay) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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