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First Steps Day Care (Stokesley) # First Steps Day Care (Stokesley) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2022) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Unit 7, Roseberry Court, Middlesbrough, TS9 5QT · North Yorkshire Number of places 60 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Mar 2022 Local authority North Yorkshire 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 Steps Day Care, situated in Stokesley Business Park, Middlesbrough, has been a cornerstone of the community for over ten years, fostering a nurturing and educational environment for young children. The nursery operates from a purpose-built, two-storey building designed to meet Ofsted specifications, offering age-appropriate rooms where children can develop alongside their peers. Emphasising a holistic approach to well-being, the nursery promotes healthy lifestyles through diet and exercise, integrating these elements into daily routines. Committed to flexibility and accessibility, First Steps Day Care welcomes children from six weeks old, providing both funded and non-funded places. The facility boasts a secure outdoor play area and implements a robust entry system, facilitating engagement with the local community. Parents are kept informed of their child's progress through the "Famly" App, which shares photos and updates on learning and development. The nursery is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, 51 weeks of the year, closing only between Christmas and New Year. They are also rated "Good" by Ofsted, with "Outstanding" aspects recorded in their reports. What it's like Children thoroughly enjoy their time at this nursery and settle quickly, motivated to learn. Staff inspire independence, encourage new experiences, and praise perseverance. Children form secure attachments, develop a sense of belonging, and grow in confidence, clearly enjoying the nurturing and fun staff. Over a decade of experience Secure outdoor area Emphasis on healthy lifestyle Uses "Famly" App for parent communication Ofsted-rated "Good" with "Outstanding" aspects ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged at a standard hourly rate for private or additional hours, with government funding accepted and applied on a term-time basis. Funded hours can be used flexibly across the week. Standard fees include most extra-curricular activities, though optional meals and some specialised sessions carry additional costs. Funding accepted 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) - Breakfast £1.00 / session - Lunch £3.00 / session - Tea £3.00 / session - Standard rate £8.50 / hour - Sibling discount 10% See 1 more Good to know - Funding is applied on a term-time basis (38 weeks per year). - Funded hours can be spread flexibly across the week instead of on fixed full-day sessions. - Meals are charged additionally, but parents are welcome to provide a packed lunch at no extra cost. - A 10% sibling discount is applied to the eldest child's fees when siblings are enrolled at the same time. - Forest school sessions require a voluntary contribution, while other extra-curricular activities are included. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of First Steps Day Care (Stokesley) Inspection date Mar 2022 Inspection no. 10218011 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50181806)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY494629) 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.firststepsdaycare.co.uk) Unit 7, Roseberry Court, Middlesbrough, TS9 5QT [© 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#/-1.17889/54.46139/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Middlesbrough - [Day nurseries in Middlesbrough](/search?q=Middlesbrough) - [Day nurseries in Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?q=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=first-steps-day-care-stokesley-ltd-ts9-5qt-ey494629) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday-Friday 7:30am-6:00pm (51 weeks of the year) Age range 6 weeks and over Term time / All Year All Year Session types full day, term time only Waitlist waiting list extending into 2027 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for First Steps Day Care (Stokesley) Last inspected 14 March 2022 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children thoroughly enjoy their time at this nursery and settle quickly, motivated to learn. Staff inspire independence, encourage new experiences, and praise perseverance. Children form secure attachments, develop a sense of belonging, and grow in confidence, clearly enjoying the nurturing and fun staff. Inspector highlights - Children behave impeccably, are extremely kind and very sociable. - The curriculum is well planned to help all children, including those with SEND, make good progress. - Staff work well with other professionals and use additional funding productively to tailor support. - Parents speak extremely highly of the staff and are aware of their children's good progress. - Leadership is strong, with a focus on staff well-being and professional development. Areas to develop - 1 decide on a uniformed approach for staff to help build all children's early writing skills - 2 continue to improve the high quality of teaching by ensuring staff have a full understanding of younger children's achievements to help plan, extend and challenge them to build on their skills in play and activities. Inspection #10218011 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50181806) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The managers and staff plan the curriculum well to help all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress across all areas of learning. Additional funding is used productively to provide support that is tailored to meet children's individual needs. Outdoor space Children get plenty of fresh air and exercise in the well-designed, enticing garden where babies have their own safe place to explore. ## Parent Reviews of First Steps Day Care (Stokesley) 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIhoaZj6i4YpwWC8fchyK4f0HvA4l0h1LYkfFS74tqcNWv49g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Susan Wilson 5 years ago Girls a lovely and great with kids [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURDd2ZiaVRBEAE!2m1!1s0x487eebcb69352071:0xa5dd47c7cf6795ca) Reviews from Google for First Steps Day Care (Stokesley). 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