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[North West](/search?region=North+West) 4. First Steps at Cansfield # First Steps at Cansfield Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2022) · CANSFIELD HIGH SPECIALIST LANGUAGE COLLEGE, Old Road, Wigan, WN4 9TP · Wigan Number of places 41 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2022 Local authority Wigan About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery First Steps at Cansfield is a purpose-built nursery located in Ashton-in-Makerfield, offering a caring and stimulating environment for children. The nursery caters to a wide age range, with a dedicated unit for infants aged 6 weeks to 3 years and a separate pre-school room for 3 to 5-year-olds. They emphasise a multicultural and anti-discriminatory approach through planned activities, fostering each child's unique development. The nursery is open for 51 weeks a year, closing only during the Christmas period, and provides both full-time and part-time sessions. They also offer flexible delivery of funded childcare hours, allowing parents to choose between term-time only or stretched options to suit their individual needs. A key feature is the provision of an in-house kitchen and cook, ensuring that all meals, including breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea, are prepared directly on-site to meet diverse dietary requirements. Additionally, First Steps at Cansfield extends its services to include an out-of-school club for children aged 3 to 11, providing breakfast club, after-school care, and holiday clubs, which are run from R L Hughes Primary School. What it's like Children thrive at this very friendly, safe and welcoming nursery. They enjoy attending and part from their parents and carers with ease at the door on arrival. Once inside, children become deeply engaged and enthusiastic in their play. The activities planned by staff are based on children's interests. Purpose-built facility In-house kitchen and cook Flexible funded hours Out-of-school club ## Pricing & funding Charges are based on full day and half day sessions, with separate fee structures for nursery care, out-of-school clubs, and holiday clubs. Nursery fees include regular meals, but children accessing funded places are charged separately for meals. Holiday club sessions require children to bring a packed lunch. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) - Full day (7.30am-6.00pm) £60.00 / day - Half day (7.30am-12.30pm or 1.00pm-6.00pm) £35.00 / session - Meal charge: Breakfast £1.50 / day - Meal charge: Lunch £3.00 / day - Meal charge: Tea £2.50 / day See 7 more Good to know - Additional daily meal charges apply for children accessing free funded childcare places. - Breakfast club fees include breakfast and drinks. - Afterschool club fees include tea. - Holiday club sessions include breakfast and afternoon snacks, but children must bring a packed lunch. - Additional charges may apply for organised trips during holiday clubs. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of First Steps at Cansfield Inspection date Aug 2022 Inspection no. 10233907 Lead inspector Caroline Morton Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50194580)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY476183) 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.firststepsatcansfield.co.uk) CANSFIELD HIGH SPECIALIST LANGUAGE COLLEGE, Old Road, Wigan, WN4 9TP [© 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#/-2.64461/53.49345/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Wigan - [Day nurseries in Wigan](/search?q=Wigan) - [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-steps-at-cansfield-wn4-9tp-ey476183) ## Key facts Age range 6 weeks to 5 years (nursery), 3-11 years (out of school club) Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Established 2014 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for First Steps at Cansfield Last inspected 23 August 2022 · Caroline Morton 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 thrive at this very friendly, safe and welcoming nursery. They enjoy attending and part from their parents and carers with ease at the door on arrival. Once inside, children become deeply engaged and enthusiastic in their play. The activities planned by staff are based on children's interests. Inspector highlights - Leaders have a clear vision for the curriculum, focusing on communication, language, and mathematics. - Staff have a detailed understanding of children's knowledge and plan engaging learning activities. - Children with emerging special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. - Parents and carers speak very highly of the staff and the nursery. - The transition between rooms and to school is effective and well organised. Areas to develop - 1 help staff to develop their teaching skills further to allow children enough time to think and respond to questions - 2 provide further opportunities for children to learn about the diverse world in which they live. Inspection #10233907 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50194580) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > They comment that they are kept up to date with their child's progress and development. > Parents say staff are friendly and work hard to help settle new children quickly. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with emerging special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported in this inclusive environment. Staff make swift referrals for help on behalf of children in their care. They work with parents and other professionals to gain access to specific support. Staff are patient, nurturing and attentive to children's needs. Outdoor space Staff and children happily sing counting songs about their favourite superheroes together in the garden. Children cut melons up using age-appropriate knives, scoop out the seeds and take them outside to plant in the soil, developing respect for nature and understanding how things grow. Inspection history Date: October 2016 - August 2022 Good - October 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about First Steps at Cansfield ### What are the fees at First Steps at Cansfield? ### What outdoor space does First Steps at Cansfield use? ### How was First Steps at Cansfield rated by Ofsted? ## Nearby day nurseries in Wigan Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to First Steps at Cansfield. - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.4 mi ### Kids Planet Mere House Wigan · WN4 8DF ](/nursery/kids-planet-mere-house-wn4-8df-2851079) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.5 mi ### CareLoveLearn at St Oswald's Wigan · WN4 9AZ ](/nursery/carelovelearn-at-st-oswald-s-wn4-9az-2802129) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Hilton Street Childcare Wigan · WN4 8PD 4.9(10 reviews) ](/nursery/hilton-street-childcare-wn4-8pd-ey314359) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### Happy Hours Day Nursery & Kool Kidz Wigan · WN4 0DL ](/nursery/happy-hours-day-nursery-kool-kidz-wn4-0dl-ey448210) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Brooklands Childcare Ashton-In-Makerfield · WN4 0BS ](/nursery/brooklands-childcare-ltd-wn4-0bs-ey295898) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Over The Rainbow Wigan · WN4 9EE 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/over-the-rainbow-wn4-9ee-ey485549) [See all nurseries in Wigan →](/search?q=Wigan) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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