Opening hours
08:00 am - 06:00 pm
5 Steps Community Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2023)
Number of places
32 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2023
Local authority
Lewisham
About this day nursery
5 Steps Community Nursery, an Ofsted-registered facility in Rotherhithe, has been providing childcare services for over 20 years, having moved into its purpose-built premises after its establishment in 1984 on Alpine Road. The nursery is dedicated to fostering a collaborative environment between parents and educators to deliver exceptional care and educational experiences.
They offer distinct rooms tailored to different age groups: the Sunflower Room for infants aged 0-2 years, the Sunshine Room for toddlers aged 2-3 years, and the Rainbow Room for preschoolers aged 3-5 years. The nursery prides itself on offering high-quality childcare services, ensuring a safe and enjoyable setting for every child.
They encourage prospective families to visit their facility and meet their staff to experience the warm and comfortable atmosphere firsthand.
What it's like
Children are warmly greeted, settle well and develop secure attachments with their key person, which supports their emotional development. They are happy, feel safe and make good progress from their starting points as practitioners plan effectively from their interests.
Ofsted registeredCommunity-focusedDedicated age-specific rooms
Pricing & funding
Fees are structured around full-time weekly, daily, or part-time weekly rates. Part-time options are available as morning or afternoon half-day sessions from Monday to Friday. Meals are charged separately.
- Full time£290 / week
- Daily Rate£90 / day
- Part Time Mon – Fri 8am - 1pm or 1pm – 6pm£185.00 / week
- Meals£3 / day
Good to know
- Part-time sessions run from 8am to 1pm or 1pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday.
- Meals are charged separately.
Key facts
Age range
0-5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Session types
Full time, Daily, Part time
Established
2007
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for 5 Steps Community Nursery
Last inspected 7 February 2023 · Katie Smith
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 warmly greeted, settle well and develop secure attachments with their key person, which supports their emotional development. They are happy, feel safe and make good progress from their starting points as practitioners plan effectively from their interests.
Inspector highlights
- Children develop secure attachments through effective settling-in and warm staff interaction.
- Practitioners plan the curriculum based on children’s interests and individual learning needs.
- Children have regular access to outdoor space and many opportunities to develop physical skills.
- Training and professional development have improved the quality of the curriculum.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective and staff understand safeguarding procedures.
Areas to develop
- 1improve consistency in how children are supported to develop independence and self-help skills, particularly during mealtimes
- 2support children to resolve conflict situations and acknowledge their own and other people's feelings, to help them learn to manage their own behaviour and emotions.
Inspection #10230044 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
Outdoor space
Children have regular access to the outdoor space and use this to run, climb, kick balls and use ride-along toys. They manage their coordination as they climb up and down the climbing equipment and navigate around obstacles as they run.
Parent Reviews of 5 Steps Community Nursery
4.3
(12)
Anna Edwards
2 years ago
My son was well looked after and happy for the 4 years he was at Five Steps Nursery. The staff are caring and the environment is friendly and welcoming. It’s a small nursery which is definitely a positive for younger children settling in away from their parents for the first time. In the time my son was at Five Steps there was very little staff turnover which gave him consistency of care you wouldn’t get in other larger settings. I would definitely recommend to any prospective parents.
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Sultana White
a year ago
My two little ones (1 & 2 yo) go to 5 steps community nursery. The staff there are absolutely lovely and well trained. The children follow a curriculum, learning about things like healthy eating. They have fun days like grandparents appreciation afternoon tea and summer pool party. If you’re looking for a place for your child this place would be prefect!
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Diana Machin
4 years ago
Very happy with 5 Steps. The staff are always happy to help and are supportive. I find they have the time to bond and form a good relationship with my son. They have circle time in the morning to talk about general topics, yoga, a lot of creative play, outdoor play. My son is taught to be kind snd considerate of others, well mannered and I feel he is well cared for. I get good communication feedback and the meals are home cooked and generally healthy and varied. Thanks 5 Steps.
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Jamie Bennett
a year ago
The team at 5 steps community nursery are amazing! Thank you for taking care of my daughter she has learned so much with you all. Starting to count already at 18 months :) Such a welcoming nursery and great parent inclusion days!
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Manuel Dusina
3 years ago
We have 2 sons and both attend 5 steps nursery. We are very happy with the attention, education and respect they receive. The curriculum and activities are very comprehensive. They also bonded very well with staff and other children. The staff low turnover is definitely a plus together with healthy food prepared on site.
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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2023
Date: February 2013
- February 2023Good
- February 2022Requires improvement
- July 2021Inadequate
- August 2018Good
- June 2016Good
- February 2013Requires improvement
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