First Steps Day Nursery in Basildon

About this day nursery

First Steps Day Nursery, established for over two decades in Pitsea, offers a nurturing environment for children from 6 weeks up to 12 years old. The nursery aims to provide a warm and secure setting where children can develop their skills, build friendships, and achieve independence.

All staff are highly experienced, fully qualified, DBS checked, and first-aid trained. The nursery works closely with families, local children's centres, and schools to offer comprehensive support for each child's unique journey.

Rated "Good" by Ofsted (March 2025) and holding a 5-star food hygiene rating, First Steps Day Nursery operates from 7 am to 6 pm, 52 weeks a year, excluding bank holidays. They are committed to British Values, which are integrated into their ethos and daily activities, ensuring children learn about democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance.

The nursery also caters to shift workers with special arrangements and offers discounts for NHS staff. It is conveniently located within walking distance of Pitsea Rail Station.

Our ethos

First Steps Day Nursery is committed to British Values, integrating them into their ethos and daily activities to teach children about democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance. They aim to foster a warm, secure environment for children to develop skills, build friendships, and gain independence.

What it's like

Children are warmly welcomed by attentive staff who are genuinely pleased to see them. A settling-in process, along with good partnerships with parents, mean staff know the children well before they attend. Therefore, children demonstrate they are settled, confident and excited to attend. The management team is committed to providing good-quality teaching and the curriculum is planned to support children for a smooth transition to school.

Pricing & funding