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First Footsteps (Leyland) # First Footsteps (Leyland) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2022) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · 53 Fox Lane, Leyland, PR25 1HA · Lancashire Number of places 72 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2022 Local authority Lancashire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery First Footsteps Nurseries is a cherished group of three childcare facilities located across Liverpool and Leyland, bringing many years of dedicated experience to early childhood education. They are committed to fostering a secure, engaging, and joyful environment for children ranging from three months to five years old. The nursery firmly believes in the principle that children thrive and learn most effectively through play, especially during their formative years. Their primary objective is to cultivate cheerful, self-assured children with eager minds, who are keen to explore and learn from their surroundings. While dedicated to education, First Footsteps also ensures that fun remains a central part of the daily routine. For the youngest attendees, the nursery provides a supportive and nurturing atmosphere, complete with stimulating toys and activities designed to encourage holistic development. The team at First Footsteps is carefully chosen based on their qualifications, professional experience, and their innate ability to connect with and care for young children. They also emphasise a strong partnership with parents, working collaboratively to establish a solid foundation for each child's future journey from their very first day. Our ethos First Footsteps Nurseries is committed to fostering a secure, engaging, and joyful environment for children. They firmly believe that children learn most effectively through play, especially in their formative years, with the objective of cultivating cheerful, self-assured children with eager minds who are keen to explore and learn. They also emphasise a strong partnership with parents to establish a solid foundation for each child's future. What it's like Children arrive full of enthusiasm and quickly become engaged in learning, greeted warmly by staff who know them well. Staff play alongside children, keeping them safe and secure as they explore, and encourage them to consider the needs of others and resolve difficulties. Children behave beautifully, take turns, share resources, and make good progress in their learning. Family-run Play-based learning Operation Encompass participant ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) - Childcare includes meals (Leyland) £4.50 / day - Childcare includes meals (Leyland) £3.00 / session - Childcare includes meals (Leyland) £1.50 / session ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of First Footsteps (Leyland) Inspection date Nov 2022 Inspection no. 10234712 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50202642)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY257949) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.firstfootsteps.co.uk) 53 Fox Lane, Leyland, PR25 1HA [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.69992/53.68825/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Leyland - [Day nurseries in Leyland](/search?q=Leyland) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=first-footsteps-leyland-pr25-1ha-ey257949) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round, apart from bank holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. Age range 3 months and five years Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for First Footsteps (Leyland) Last inspected 15 November 2022 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 arrive full of enthusiasm and quickly become engaged in learning, greeted warmly by staff who know them well. Staff play alongside children, keeping them safe and secure as they explore, and encourage them to consider the needs of others and resolve difficulties. Children behave beautifully, take turns, share resources, and make good progress in their learning. Inspector highlights - Staff have created environments that support children to develop their knowledge and understanding in all areas. - Children of all ages enjoy sharing books with adults and can talk about their favourite stories. - Children enjoy interesting outings into the local community and are learning about the world around them. - The learning environment provides many opportunities for children to develop their mathematical knowledge. - Leaders work well with staff and encourage them to access training and development opportunities. Areas to develop - 1 further develop the skills of all staff so that they consistently use interactions to extend children's thinking and maximise learning. Inspection #10234712 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50202642) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents and carers say that staff go 'above and beyond' to meet children's needs. > They value the strong bonds that their children have with caring staff who make nursery feel like 'one big family'. > Parents say that their children are challenged and encouraged to try new things. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff swiftly identify children who may need additional support and take action. Staff work effectively in partnership with parents and other agencies. They use any additional funding wisely to meet individual needs. As a result, all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress from their starting points. Outdoor space Children are beginning to think about ways to keep themselves safe. For example, they understand that rain may make climbing equipment slippery. ## Parent Reviews of First Footsteps (Leyland) 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIilj8N8wnfWdedbhB0YHYvU3sFVh5a9tKbxaYIlENdFyAhSQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Sarah Firth 9 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3N0pDME53EAE!2m1!1s0x487b0d5c3b32be2f:0x6d4ea71143b0ddd1) Reviews from Google for First Footsteps (Leyland). 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