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Early Steps Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2021)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·St. Wilfrid Catholic Church, 97 Lorrimore Road, LONDON, SE17 3LZ · Southwark
Number of places
36 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2021
Local authority
Southwark

About this day nursery

Early Steps Day Nursery, established in March 2013, is situated within St. Wilfrid’s Catholic Church Hall in Kennington, London. The nursery operates Monday through Friday for 51 weeks annually, from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm.

They are authorised to accommodate up to 36 children, ranging from birth to eight years old. The facility includes two main rooms: one for babies and another combined space for toddlers and pre-schoolers.

A spacious outdoor area is available for all children, offering a safe and engaging environment with various toys and games. Inside, there are four children's toilets, a disabled/ladies' toilet, and a men's toilet.

The nursery also features a versatile room that serves as a sleep room, sensory room, and computer room for the after-school club, alongside an office, storage area, staff room, and kitchen. As a community-focused nursery, Early Steps caters to a diverse group of children from various cultural backgrounds, which is reflected in their displays and activities.

They also offer a Breakfast Club and After School Club for older children. They received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted in October 2016 for their leadership, teaching quality, personal development, and outcomes for children.

What it's like

Children eagerly start their day at the nursery, warmly greeted by staff who take time to find out how they are. Staff support babies to extend their physical development and help other children learn to use climbing frames safely, promoting new skills and learning. They are consistent in behaviour management, reminding children to use their words and supporting language development, resulting in exceptionally well-behaved children.

Community-based nurseryOutdoor play areaBreakfast and After School ClubsOfsted rated good

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
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Key facts

Session types

Babies (Under 2 years), Toddlers (2 to 3 years), Pre-School (3 to 5 years), Breakfast Club (4 - 8 years), After School Club (4 - 8 years), Pickup and Dropoff (4 - 8 years)

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 6:30 pm, 51 weeks a year

Age range

Birth to 8 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Early Steps Day Nursery

Last inspected 17 August 2021

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 eagerly start their day at the nursery, warmly greeted by staff who take time to find out how they are. Staff support babies to extend their physical development and help other children learn to use climbing frames safely, promoting new skills and learning. They are consistent in behaviour management, reminding children to use their words and supporting language development, resulting in exceptionally well-behaved children.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are highly mindful of each other, with more-able children helping less-able to get ready to play outside and fasten shoes.
  • Leaders and staff plan effective activities to support children's physical and emotional development, helping them make good progress.
  • Staff support children's language development well, using effective questioning and simplifying questions for different abilities.
  • Babies thoroughly enjoy learning to play musical instruments, and staff teach them how to hold beaters to support emerging physical development.
  • The quality of the curriculum is generally good, with staff aware of children's next steps and using resources well to promote learning.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to provide more challenge to older children to enhance their learning and development
  • 2ensure staff give children time to naturally finish activities and to value more the creations they make.
Inspection #10197390 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say they are very happy with the care that is provided and feel safe leaving their children in the care of the staff.

They also say their children are making good progress with their learning.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Staff and the provider have taken appropriate steps to keep children safe, when playing outside. They carry out regular head counts of the children before, during and after outside play.

Parent Reviews of Early Steps Day Nursery

5.0
(2)
Nassim Qasemi
7 years ago

This nursery provides quality care and education for my daughter. They have a Very professional but the same time very friendly approach toward any issue. Thank you

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Inspection history

Date: September 2013

  • August 2021Good
  • October 2016Good
  • November 2015Good
  • July 2015Inadequate
  • September 2013Good

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