Alpha Steps Nursery

About this day nursery

Alpha Steps Nursery, nestled in London, E17 3JJ, aims to spark children's enthusiasm for learning and equip them with essential foundational skills for both school and life. The nursery operates with a core philosophy centred on robust parental collaboration and providing an environment that feels like a second home.

Their educational approach prioritises the child, integrating play-based learning with specific, purpose-built rooms designed for various activities. A wide array of engaging activities, from arts and crafts to imaginative play and physical exercises, are facilitated by their dedicated staff.

Alpha Steps places a strong emphasis on fostering a happy and supportive team, believing that this directly translates to contented children and families. Established in September 2008 with a modest team, the nursery has consistently maintained its family-centric ethos, prioritising the well-being of its children, their families, and its staff.

Safety, education, and fun are paramount, creating a nurturing space where children's natural curiosity is encouraged, helping them evolve into self-assured and inventive individuals.

Our ethos

Happy Team = Happy Children = Happy Families. Since we first opened in September 2008 with only a small team members and a handful of children, we have always maintained a strong family ethos, a home-from-home feel. It is something we believe to be at the heart of Alpha Steps and vital to our nursery. We want the best for all our children, families, and our team. We have a strong emphasis on building a healthy team as we believe that: Happy Team = Happy Children = Happy Families. It is not rocket science but we try our best to create a setting in which our team know that they are valued and supported, and not just here to do a ‘job’. A healthy, happy team creates a healthy, happy nursery environment and a positive friendly atmosphere for the children to flourish in.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and settle easily, greeted by caring and friendly staff who reinforce routines and expectations. Staff plan an exciting and stimulating curriculum, know children well, and help them make good progress from their starting points.

Pricing & funding

Fees are annualised over 50 weeks and paid monthly in advance. Fees include all meals, snacks, nappies, and wipes, though term-time funded children are charged extra for meals. Rates vary based on age, with a lower rate applying the month after a child turns three.