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First Steps Day Nursery & Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2025)
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4.7(15 parent reviews) ·1 Orrell Street, Bury, BL8 1PB · Bury
Number of places
146 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2025
Local authority
Bury

About this day nursery

First Steps Day Nursery & Pre-School, located in Bury, provides high-quality care and education within a stimulating and secure environment. The nursery caters to 105 children in a single-story building easily accessible from Bury and surrounding areas, with good links to major motorways.

They encourage parental involvement, fostering strong partnerships to support each child's learning journey. The experienced team prioritises professional development and provides a child-initiated curriculum, allowing children to explore, learn, and interact.

The nursery features extensive indoor and outdoor facilities, including a large enclosed garden for safe play in all but inclement weather, where children engage in gardening activities. Emphasising holistic care, the nursery utilises the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework and a Special Carer system to ensure children feel secure, valued, and can develop to their full potential through a balance of planned and spontaneous activities.

They are committed to providing nutritious meals with carefully planned menus using quality branded products.

Our ethos

First Steps Day Nursery & Pre-School is committed to providing holistic care and education through a child-initiated curriculum, the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework, and a Special Carer system, aiming to ensure children feel secure, valued, and develop to their full potential via a balance of planned and spontaneous activities.

What it's like

Children are taught to be independent and gain confidence. Staff build good relationships and support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) from the start. They use a sensory room for exploration and quiet time, and babies are provided with low-level activities to practice core strength and mobility skills.

High Quality ChildcareExperienced TeamExcellent FacilitiesNutritious Meals

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
  • Childcare Vouchers savings per year£1000 / year

All two, three and four-year-old children are entitled to Early Years funded sessions through the Early Years Education grant. There are currently up to **15 Hours Funded** Early Years entitlement per week for 2-year olds and up to **30 Hours Funded** Early Years entitlement per week for 3- and 4-year olds, across 38 weeks of the year. We also offer a variety of options on ways you can access the funded hours. ### When can my child access their funded hours? Children will receive the funded provision from the term after their third birthday as follows: A child born on or between 1st April and 31st August – Eligible at the beginning of the Autumn term A child born on or between 1st September and 31st December – Eligible at the beginning of the Spring Term A child born on or between 1st January and 31st March – Eligible at the beginning of the Summer Term ### Funded 2yr old places We also offer places for 2-year olds to access the funded early education sessions. Please note this funding is available if you meet the criteria set out by the Local Authority. To check your eligibility please use the link below. Click Here for information on eligible criteria: https://www.bury.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=10692 ### Funded Places – Chargeable Extras **Chargeable Extras** ## Help from Employers – Childcare Vouchers Childcare Vouchers are a great way for employers to give working parents help with dependent children. They can help you find quality childcare to suit the needs of your family – and, because you don’t pay tax or National Insurance on Childcare Vouchers, you can **save about £1,000 per year**. Don’t worry if your employers not registered with a voucher company, there are several to choose from e.g. Edenred, Computershare, Fideliti, Kiddivoucher. ### Childcare choices You can get help with childcare fees through tax free childcare. For working families with children under 12 years old, or 17 years old if your child has additional needs. For every £8.00 you pay in, the government with pay in £2.00. Please follow the link below for more information on help with your childcare. https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/

Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am - 6.00pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for First Steps Day Nursery & Pre-School

Last inspected 2 July 2025

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 are taught to be independent and gain confidence. Staff build good relationships and support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) from the start. They use a sensory room for exploration and quiet time, and babies are provided with low-level activities to practice core strength and mobility skills.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders have developed a broad curriculum that is ambitious for all children, particularly those with SEND.
  • Leaders work consistently with external support agencies to provide the best interventions for children with SEND.
  • Staff communicate with parents effectively, sharing updates on children's development and well-being.
  • Children benefit from a range of healthy meals and snacks and have endless opportunities to develop their physical skills in the outdoor area.
  • Staff feel supported by leaders and attend regular training, with leaders also considering their health and welfare.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen staff's understanding of the intended curriculum so that they can consistently help focus and extend all children's learning
  • 2consider the organisation of daily routines and times of transition so children's individual needs are consistently supported, particularly for younger children.
Inspection #10398120 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment on the progress their children make and how they have built self- esteem while in nursery.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported from the start and are well integrated into their peer group. Staff know how to recognise and respond to gaps in children's learning and seek support swiftly. Leaders work consistently with external support agencies to provide the best interventions for children with SEND. They provide an inclusive nursery and adapt resources to suit the needs of all children when gaps in learning occur.

Outdoor space

The outdoor area is a continual area of development to help those children who may not get the chance to play outside when they are not in nursery. Children love climbing, running and riding bikes in the outdoor area. They use rakes and spades to dig and build houses in the gravel pit. Children have endless opportunities to develop their physical skills and remain active, supporting a healthy lifestyle.

Parent Reviews of First Steps Day Nursery & Pre-School

4.7
(15)
heve rekani
6 months ago

Both of my daughters have attended First Step Nursery. My eldest daughter had a speech delay, and during her first year, she would often cry when I dropped her off. I was always worried because she couldn’t speak yet. However, the following year, she became very happy, loved the staff, and learned so much. I am especially grateful to Lisa, who really helped my daughter learn and develop a love for nursery. My second daughter is only 3 months old and has been attending nursery 2 days a week. Even though she is still very young, I feel confident about her being there because of the caring and attentive staff. The manager is also very understanding and always accommodates my situation, which I really appreciate. I highly recommend First Step Nursery to anyone looking for a supportive and nurturing environment for their children.

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Emily Williams
7 months ago

Our little boy started in June and we have been so happy with the care all the staff has shown since. When I first visited, I got a really nice feeling compared to others I’d also viewed in the area. I always remember the children running up to the manager which made it feel like she was very involved with the children in her care. The staff make it a very warm and welcoming place for everyone in it. My mum and dad have equally always felt welcomed by all staff when they have picked him up. Our little boy struggled to settle in initially but nursery really supported us and gave him extra settling in sessions to help with the transition. Now, he’s a completely different little boy who loves to go in and looks so happy during the day on the pictures we get daily. You can tell he has a close bond with the staff in his room especially when they answer the door in the morning and his face lights up. There is nothing but genuine care for the children in this nursery. We can’t thank them enough for everything they’ve already done for our our little boy and we can’t wait to watch him grow here. I couldn’t recommend this nursery enough!

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Mel Leanne
8 months ago

I just wanted to share how pleased I am with the care my daughter has received at First Steps Nursery. From the very beginning, the staff have been incredibly friendly, approachable, and professional. It’s clear that they genuinely have my daughter’s best interests and wellbeing at heart, which gives me great peace of mind. The staff made a transitions run as smoothly as they possibly could and informed me of any updates upon pick up. Along with communication if any changes to staff working in the room. There is a real sense of team work when you walk through the building. I like that my daughter knows the names of most of the staff. Along with the staff whom may not always provide care to her, know her name when they open the door to her in a morning. The team has created such a warm and nurturing environment, and I can see the positive impact it’s had on my daughter’s confidence and development. Any minor concerns I’ve had along the way have been addressed promptly and effectively, and I’ve always felt listened to and supported. Thank you to all the staff for the care and attention you provide each day – it’s very much appreciated!

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Paige Batty
8 months ago

My daughter has gone here for over 2 years, from baby room to toddlers & pre-school the staff have always been fantastic. Any issues are resolved quickly, and I habe always felt my daughter is safe and well like ones after here. From a shy cheeky baby to a confident little girl, I know that first steps have helped contribute to her growth! My little baby boy will be coming here when the time is right and I know he's in good hands. Thank you to everyone at first steps for everything, will see you again soon ❤️

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Alice Wootton
a year ago

My son has been at first steps nursery from 12months to nearly 2 and he has loved it. The room he’s in is big with plenty of space for him to burn off his energy and there’s lots to keep him entertained. They do structured play every morning and afternoon designed to help kids with their development. The meals are nutritious and varied so he’s always trying new foods. His key workers are amazing and keep in touch throughout the day. We’re unfortunately moving out of the area though I wish I could take the nursery, manager and key workers with me as it’s been great for me as a parent and my son attending.

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Inspection history

Date: June 2016

  • July 2025Good
  • October 2019Good
  • June 2016Good

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