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First Steps Day Nursery # First Steps Day Nursery in Slough Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2022) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Wexham Park Hospital, Wexham Street, Slough, SL2 4HL · Slough Number of places 48 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2022 Local authority Slough 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 First Day Nursery offers a nurturing and stimulating environment across its multiple locations, focusing on a play-based approach to learning. The nursery caters to children aged between 3 months and 5 years, providing diverse activities designed to foster cognitive development, creativity, and social skills. Their curriculum incorporates art, music, movement, phonics, Spanish lessons, and dedicated numeracy sessions. Children also engage in daily outdoor play, including a popular gardening club, and explore different cultures to understand the wider world. The nursery prioritises a "home from home" atmosphere, ensuring children feel secure and confident as they develop independence. All staff are carefully selected for their qualifications, experience, and commitment to delivering exceptional childcare, with ongoing training and robust recruitment processes in place. Our ethos First Steps Day Nursery focuses on a play-based approach to learning, aiming to foster cognitive development, creativity, and social skills. They provide a "home from home" atmosphere to ensure children feel secure and confident, promoting independence through diverse activities including art, music, movement, Spanish, numeracy, and outdoor exploration. What it's like Children enjoy their time in the nursery. Staff treat all children, including those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), as individuals and ensure that they all have access to the same play opportunities. As a result, all children are confident, happy, and feel valued. Play-based learning Qualified and experienced staff Multiple locations Focus on creativity and development Offers Spanish lessons ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged for full-day and half-day sessions. A discount is applied after booking more than three days per week, and a sibling discount is also available. Fees include breakfast, snacks, drinks, a hot lunch, and a light dinner. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare - Standard half day session £48 / session - Standard full day session £85 / day - Half day session for 4 or 5 days per week £43.20 / session - Full day session for 4 or 5 days per week £76.50 / day - Sibling discount on standard pricing 10% Good to know - Discount is offered after day three of the week. - Sibling discount of 10% is available. - Fees include breakfast, snacks, drinks, hot lunch, and a light dinner. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of First Steps Day Nursery Inspection date Aug 2022 Inspection no. 10249366 Lead inspector Carla Roberts Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50197700)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/105622) 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-sl2-4hl-105622) ## Key facts Session types Full Day (8:00am-6:00pm), Morning Session (8:00am-1:00pm), Afternoon Session (1:00pm-6:00pm) Food Breakfast, snacks, drinks, a wholesome hot meal for lunch, and a lighter dinner are provided. Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8am - 6pm Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Established 1996 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for First Steps Day Nursery Last inspected 24 August 2022 · Carla Roberts 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 enjoy their time in the nursery. Staff treat all children, including those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), as individuals and ensure that they all have access to the same play opportunities. As a result, all children are confident, happy, and feel valued. Inspector highlights - The manager and her staff team are passionate about helping all children achieve the most that they are capable of. - The focus of the well-sequenced curriculum is well understood by staff, who monitor children's development closely. - Staff plan a wide range of interesting learning opportunities for children, both indoors and outdoors. - The manager drives a strong ethos in considering parents as colleagues. - Children develop important independence skills from a young age. Areas to develop - 1 focus coaching of staff to help them tailor their interactions during activities so that children consistently benefit from the intended learning and receive the highest levels of challenge - 2 develop staff's understanding of how to fully support children's early speech development. Inspection #10249366 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50197700) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff treat all children, including those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), as individuals and ensure that they all have access to the same play opportunities. There is a clear focus on ensuring that those children with SEND or who are at risk of falling behind their peers receive prompt and targeted support. They work very well in partnership with parents and other professionals, such as speech and language therapists, to help those children move on to the next stage in their learning. Outdoor space Children thoroughly enjoy playing in the well-resourced garden area, where they get plenty of fresh air and exercise. Staff plan a wide range of interesting learning opportunities for children, both indoors and outdoors. ## Parent Reviews of First Steps Day Nursery 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjV3xD5Hr0iC9tR7-HU8dG_cp79hF_YsS9eQCKTWZj5P7TeigFfIdQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) nadine mills 4 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM2b09YTjF3RRAB!2m1!1s0x4876655da3afcd19:0x9c54a77b4d4b1263) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKtRVbAhtQXvh79R3xqPPKWxT1IgTHC3t9NLltv-fCL_3LD3g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Antonio Janeiro (wolverinetunediehard) 5 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNpMnAzWGVnEAE!2m1!1s0x4876655da3afcd19:0x9c54a77b4d4b1263) Reviews from Google for First Steps Day Nursery. 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