--- title: "First Steps Day Nursery, Hornsea | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-day-nursery-hu18-1ln-ey451795 description: "First Steps Day Nursery in Hornsea — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # First Steps Day Nursery in Hornsea Ofsted: Good (Dec 2023) · First Steps Day Nursery, 24 Cliff Road, HORNSEA, HU18 1LN · East Riding of Yorkshire Number of places 26 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Dec 2023 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire ## About this day nursery First Steps Day Nursery in Hornsea provides care for children aged from birth to eleven years. The day nursery is open from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, closing for bank holidays and for one week at Christmas. It offers government-funded places for eligible children from nine months of age. In December 2023, Ofsted inspected the nursery and judged its overall effectiveness to be Good. The inspector reported that staff greet children warmly and that children are excited to enter the nursery. The curriculum is planned around children's learning needs and interests, with a focus on communication, language, and preparing them for school. Staff were found to promote children's independence and support their speech and language development. Children benefit from regular visits to the local park and into the wider community, and outdoor activities include painting and making 'potions'. What it's like Children and parents are greeted warmly by staff. Children are excited to enter the nursery and quickly settle. Staff are responsive to children's needs and provide a caring approach, helping children to form strong attachments. Staff also plan a curriculum that responds to children's learning needs and interests, focusing on communication and language development and preparing them for school. Ofsted rated GOOD with OUTSTANDING aspects Forest School sessions Use of Famly App for parent communication Over 33 years experience ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged at a standard hourly rate for private and additional hours. Government funding is applied on a term-time basis, with flexible hour distribution options. Additional charges apply for meals and specific extra-curricular sessions, though packed lunches are accepted at no extra cost. 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 hourly rate £8.50 / hour - Forest School contribution £5.00 / session Good to know - Funding is applied on a term-time basis (38 weeks per year) with flexible hourly usage. - Meal charges apply for funded hours, or parents can provide a packed lunch at no extra cost. - A 10% sibling discount is applied to the eldest child's fees when siblings are enrolled simultaneously. - Forest School sessions require a contribution, while other extra-curricular activities are included in the fees. ## 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 Term time only Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for First Steps Day Nursery Last inspected 11 December 2023 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 Inspector highlights - Children and parents are greeted warmly by staff, and children are excited to enter the nursery. - Staff know the children well and plan a curriculum that responds to their learning needs and interests. - Children show positive attitudes to learning and benefit from regular visits to the park and wider community. - Staff effectively promote children's speech and language development and use proven strategies when additional help is required. - Staff promote children's independence skills very well, and children learn about good hygiene and making healthy choices. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to provide higher levels of teaching and interactions during routine activities, by following children's interests to extend their learning experiences - 2 act more swiftly to address any potential risks which arise from creative play. Inspection #10305158 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50238041) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents report good relationships with nursery staff and are complimentary about the support they receive. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff work well to promote children's speech and language development when additional help is required. They use proven strategies when waiting for further intervention from professionals. They recap, use accurate pronunciation and ongoing narratives to support and extend children's vocabulary. Outdoor space Children benefit from regular visits to the park and in the wider community. They also invite others to join them as they paint in the outdoor area and work together to make 'potions'. Inspection history Date: January 2013 - December 2023 Good - February 2018 Good - January 2013 Good ## Frequently asked about First Steps Day Nursery ### What stands out about First Steps Day Nursery? ### What do the fees at First Steps Day Nursery say? ### Whereabouts is First Steps Day Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in HORNSEA Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to First Steps Day Nursery. - Ofsted: Outstanding 2.7 mi ### Farmyard Friends Day Nursery Hornsea · HU18 1XR https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/farmyard-friends-day-nursery-ltd-hu18-1xr-2531381 - Ofsted: Good 6.4 mi ### Leven Pre-School Leven · HU17 5NF https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/leven-pre-school-hu17-5nf-314671 - Ofsted: Outstanding 9.5 mi ### Tickton Pre-School and Play Pals Beverley · HU17 9RZ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/tickton-pre-school-and-play-pals-hu17-9rz-314750 - Ofsted: Outstanding 10.0 mi ### Lemon Tree Hull · HU7 5DD 4.8(5 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/lemon-tree-hu7-5dd-ey462436 See all nurseries in HORNSEA →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=HORNSEA ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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