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[Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?region=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) 4. 1st Steps Preschool # 1st Steps Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2022) · St. Barnabas Parish Hall, 3 De Trafford Street, HUDDERSFIELD, HD4 5DR · Kirklees Number of places 66 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2022 Local authority Kirklees About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery 1st Steps Nurseries is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and dynamic learning environment where children can flourish. With locations in Crosland Moor, Thornton Lodge, and Almondbury, the nursery group provides high-quality care and education, striving to be a vital part of the local community and collaborate closely with parents. Their philosophy centres on creating a healthy and joyful atmosphere where every child feels secure and inspired to reach their full potential. The team of experienced early years educators is committed to giving children the best possible start in life, focusing on developing essential life skills. The nursery's approach integrates healthy meals, sensory exploration, creative play, and outdoor activities to promote comprehensive development. Our ethos 1st Steps Nurseries is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and dynamic learning environment where children can flourish. Their philosophy centres on creating a healthy and joyful atmosphere where every child feels secure and inspired to reach their full potential. The nursery's approach integrates healthy meals, sensory exploration, creative play, and outdoor activities to promote comprehensive development. What it's like Children enter happily, settle quickly and form strong emotional attachments to caring staff who cuddle and comfort them to help them feel safe and secure. Staff kept in close contact with families during the COVID-19 pandemic and children make good progress, including those with additional funding, who speak English as an additional language and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Healthy Meals Included Focus on Essential Life Skills Experienced Early Years Educators Community-Oriented ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) - Crosland Moor Preschool full day £50 / day - Crosland Moor Preschool full day £40 / day - Crosland Moor Preschool session £20 / session - Thornton Lodge Nursery and Preschool full day £60 / day - Thornton Lodge Nursery and Preschool half day £32.50 / session See 4 more ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8.15am to 3.45pm (term time only) Food Full cooked hot meals are provided by each location and included in the price of funded sessions. Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2014 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of 1st Steps Preschool Inspection date Jan 2022 Inspection no. 10075662 Lead inspector Rachel Ayo Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50177871)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY473386) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=1st-steps-preschool-hd4-5dr) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for 1st Steps Preschool Last inspected 19 January 2022 · Rachel Ayo 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 enter happily, settle quickly and form strong emotional attachments to caring staff who cuddle and comfort them to help them feel safe and secure. Staff kept in close contact with families during the COVID-19 pandemic and children make good progress, including those with additional funding, who speak English as an additional language and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Inspector highlights - Children settle quickly and feel safe due to caring staff and consistent routines - Children make good progress, including those with SEND and EAL - Staff maintained strong contact with families during the COVID-19 pandemic - Children display positive behaviour, social skills and readiness for school - Staff promote physical skills and good health (e.g. use of physical apparatus, tooth brushing) Areas to develop - 1 monitor staff's practice more closely to ensure their provision consistently focuses on two-year-old children's most significant next steps in learning - 2 strengthen planning of adult-planned activities for older children in order to focus teaching more precisely on the targeted learning intentions. Inspection #10075662 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50177871) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provisionPositive Staff swiftly identify children who are working below expectations and provide timely, first-class support programmes and exceptional partnership working with other professionals; children with SEND are integrated superbly. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education indoors and outdoors. Staff are developing an exciting sensory garden and children use physical apparatus to develop physical skills. EAL / language support Staff support children who speak English as an additional language by using visual aids such as pictures of familiar everyday items to support early communication and daily routines. Inspection history Date: April 2016 - January 2022 Good - April 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about 1st Steps Preschool ### What size of nursery is 1st Steps Preschool? ### What age children does 1st Steps Preschool take? ### How does 1st Steps Preschool support children with EAL? ## Nearby day nurseries in HUDDERSFIELD Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to 1st Steps Preschool. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### 1st Steps Nursery & Preschool Huddersfield · HD1 3JW ](/nursery/1st-steps-nursery-preschool-hd1-3jw-2796694) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Little Wonders Nursery Huddersfield · HD1 3JR ](/nursery/little-wonders-nursery-hd1-3jr-2648983) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.6 mi ### Northfields Crosland Moor Huddersfield · HD4 5NR ](/nursery/northfields-crosland-moor-hd4-5nr-2815774) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.7 mi ### Charley's Angels Day Nursery Huddersfield · HD3 4LT 4.6(10 reviews) ](/nursery/charley-s-angels-day-nursery-hd3-4lt-2716124) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Heatherfield Day Nursery Huddersfield · HD1 4QP 4.4(13 reviews) ](/nursery/heatherfield-day-nursery-hd1-4qp-ey451730) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Jack & Jill's Private Day Nursery Huddersfield · HD3 4FF 4.7(10 reviews) ](/nursery/jack-jill-s-private-day-nursery-hd3-4ff-311268) [See all nurseries in HUDDERSFIELD →](/search?q=HUDDERSFIELD) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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