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First Steps Day Nursery # First Steps Day Nursery in Manchester Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2022) · Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), Manchester Royal Infirmary, MANCHESTER, M13 9WL · Manchester Number of places 89 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2022 Local authority Manchester About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery First Steps Day Nursery is dedicated to providing an enriching and inspirational learning journey for children within a secure, nurturing environment. The nursery, registered for 105 children, boasts excellent indoor and outdoor facilities on a single-storey building in Bury, easily accessible from across Bury and surrounding areas, with good connectivity to major motorways. Recognising the significant decision involved in choosing childcare, First Steps actively encourages parental involvement, fostering strong partnerships to support each child's learning and development. The highly qualified team is committed to delivering outstanding care and education, promoting child-initiated play and focused activities that encourage curiosity and significant progress. The nursery offers a homely atmosphere where children can truly "Learn Through Play," benefiting from an experienced and stable staff team. They pride themselves on a child-centred and holistic approach, ensuring that practitioners maximise every learning opportunity for rapid development during these crucial early years. The nursery employs a Special Carer system to provide familiarity and a sense of belonging, and all rooms follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework to ensure comprehensive development. Our ethos First Steps Day Nursery prides itself on a child-centred and holistic approach, employing a Special Carer system and following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework. They are committed to delivering outstanding care and education through child-initiated play and focused activities that encourage curiosity and progress, operating under the philosophy of "Learn Through Play". What it's like Children arrive happy and eager to start their day. Staff greet children warmly and sensitively, helping them to feel safe and secure. Communication and language development is a real strength throughout the nursery. Experienced Team Outstanding Feedback Excellent Facilities Healthy Eating ## Pricing & funding Fees are calculated over 52 weeks of the year and billed monthly on the first. Additional hourly rates apply depending on age, and funded sessions are subject to a daily meal charge which includes breakfast, lunch, high tea, and snacks. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - A non-refundable registration fee and a deposit are required to secure a place. - Four weeks' written notice is required to cancel a place and receive a deposit refund. - Fees are billed monthly on the 1st and calculated over 52 weeks of the year. - No refunds are given for bank holidays, sickness, personal holidays, or emergency closures. - Funded hours are subject to a daily meal charge covering all meals and snacks. - Late collections are subject to an additional charge per 15 minutes. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of First Steps Day Nursery Inspection date Dec 2022 Inspection no. 10249411 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50204597)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY302828) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=first-steps-day-nursery-m13-9wl-ey302828) ## Key facts Opening hours 7:30am - 6:00pm, 52 weeks a year (except Bank Holidays) Food Daily nutritious food, healthy eating focus, 4-week menu plan Age range Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full Day, Holiday Club Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for First Steps Day Nursery Last inspected 6 December 2022 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good What it's like to attend Children arrive happy and eager to start their day. Staff greet children warmly and sensitively, helping them to feel safe and secure. Communication and language development is a real strength throughout the nursery. Inspector highlights - Leaders have worked tirelessly since the previous inspection to improve the quality of the provision. - Children access a broad and balanced curriculum that builds on their existing skills and helps them to make good progress in their learning. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. They make good progress from their individual starting points. - Children are very confident in the outdoor area, strengthening their large muscles and showing resilience. - Partnership working with parents is effective, with staff sharing information and offering ideas to extend learning at home. Areas to develop - 1 review the organisation of circle times, particularly in the toddler room, to help children remain engaged and motivated to learn - 2 provide staff with more feedback on their practice to raise the quality of education to a higher level. Inspection #10249411 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50204597) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. They make good progress from their individual starting points. Outdoor space Children are very confident in the outdoor area. They strengthen their large muscles when using the bicycles and climbing equipment, and show resilience and determination as they carefully navigate across the balancing posts independently. Inspection history Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2022 Date: November 2012 - December 2022 Good - June 2022 Inadequate - September 2016 Good - November 2012 Good ## Frequently asked about First Steps Day Nursery ### What is First Steps Day Nursery working on improving? ### Which funded childcare hours does First Steps Day Nursery accept? ### What part of the country is First Steps Day Nursery in? ### How are meals handled at First Steps Day Nursery? ### How does First Steps Day Nursery support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in MANCHESTER Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to First Steps Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Inadequate 0.3 mi ### Dryden Street Nursery Manchester · M13 9AU 4.1(14 reviews) ](/nursery/dryden-street-nursery-m13-9au-ey451347) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Brighter Beginnings Manchester · M14 4HA 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/brighter-beginnings-m14-4ha-ey538076) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Future Shapers Preschool & Wraparound Care Manchester · M14 4GP ](/nursery/future-shapers-preschool-wraparound-care-m14-4gp-2671569) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Littleways Daisy Bank Manchester · M14 5GL 3.5(24 reviews) ](/nursery/littleways-daisy-bank-m14-5gl-2533906) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Martenscroft Nursery School and Sure Start Children's Centre Manchester · M15 6PA 4.4(21 reviews) ](/nursery/martenscroft-nursery-school-and-sure-start-children-s-centre-m15-6pa-ey294455) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.7 mi ### Ardwick Day Nursery Manchester · M12 5AR 4.4(14 reviews) ](/nursery/ardwick-day-nursery-m12-5ar-2860366) [See all nurseries in MANCHESTER →](/search?q=MANCHESTER) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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