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First Steps Day Nursery # First Steps Day Nursery in Ashford Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2022) · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · Ashford Hospital, London Road, Ashford, TW15 3AA · Surrey Number of places 74 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2022 Local authority Surrey 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 Day Nursery, established in 2001, is a childcare setting on non-domestic premises located within the grounds of Ashford Hospital. Open all year round from 7:30 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday, the nursery provides a welcoming and inclusive environment for children aged 1 to 4 years. Rated "Good" by Ofsted on its latest inspection on 10th June 2022, children are described as confident, happy, and emotionally secure, forming strong bonds with the caring staff. They are enthusiastic, curious, and imaginative learners, demonstrating a positive attitude. The nursery champions an inclusive approach for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders and staff at First Steps Day Nursery closely monitor development and provide specific activities to support children with SEND, working in strong partnerships with professionals such as social workers, health visitors, and speech and language experts to ensure every child makes good progress. The curriculum, particularly focused on personal, social, and emotional development, is well-sequenced to support children's growth. Daily outdoor play is a key feature, offering children a wide range of resources and fresh air, encouraging activities like playing skittles and using the slide. What it's like Children are confident, happy and emotionally secure in this friendly setting, receiving a warm welcome from caring staff. They are enthusiastic, curious, and imaginative learners who demonstrate a positive attitude to learning. Children develop strong bonds with staff, and expectations are high for all, including those with SEND. Confident, happy children Enthusiastic learners Strong parent partnerships Inclusive SEND provision Daily outdoor play Well-sequenced curriculum ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for First Steps Day Nursery Last inspected 10 June 2022 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 confident, happy and emotionally secure in this friendly setting, receiving a warm welcome from caring staff. They are enthusiastic, curious, and imaginative learners who demonstrate a positive attitude to learning. Children develop strong bonds with staff, and expectations are high for all, including those with SEND. Inspector highlights - Children are confident, happy and emotionally secure. - Children are enthusiastic, curious and imaginative learners. - Staff communicate with non-verbal children using visual prompts, supporting their engagement with the curriculum. - Leaders and staff have designed a well-sequenced curriculum with a particular focus on children's personal, social and emotional development. - Partnerships with parents are strong, with excellent communication and tailored care plans. Areas to develop - 1 continue to develop staff's knowledge of the intention behind educational programmes so that activities have a clearer focus - 2 enhance teaching skills further to challenge older children and develop their problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Inspection #10228198 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50188536) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of First Steps Day Nursery Inspection date Jun 2022 Inspection no. 10228198 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50188536)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/120034) 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-tw15-3aa-120034) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment on the excellent communication with their key person. > They say that staff are 'caring' and 'attentive' and that they can approach any member of staff for advice and guidance. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), benefit from an inclusive and nurturing learning environment. Leaders and staff support children with SEND very well by monitoring development closely and providing specific activities. Staff have developed good partnerships with other professionals, such as social workers, health visitors, and speech and language professionals, to close any gaps in learning for children who require additional support, enabling them to make good progress. Outdoor space Children have daily opportunities to be outside in the fresh air and play with a wide range of resources. For instance, toddlers are encouraged to take turns as they play a game of skittles and use the slide outside. ## Parent Reviews of First Steps Day Nursery 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWlbekk-SXLVN4_tcC9tclxBFcRyOlZt6OIaAYPfh19GhSeao4=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Gem P 7 years ago Such a lovely place, my Daughter has flourished while being here. The staff are warm and friendly. They're like part of our family now [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNvbzRydDhRRRAB!2m1!1s0x48767158e3c3e4e5:0x3c2105a78f2473d1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLH-ZUC4W4EJjpWFSXRclQgTyzuqoMn4r41jIm1Bnmxd5tnyQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Amalia Garduli 3 years ago I don’t have enough words to describe how much I appreciate and how thankful I m for all the support and dedication was offered to my son . Thank you very much to all . [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR1aVl5dnN3RRAB!2m1!1s0x48767158e3c3e4e5:0x3c2105a78f2473d1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL486l1CLwm4BxfenlDSplLJUxNz0crCFQt-_myQAdXG-Rn1Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Charmain Keenan 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBc1Byc0hREAE!2m1!1s0x48767158e3c3e4e5:0x3c2105a78f2473d1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJL6PFI-L5VtZwlz-D6smg2zDFbHclV5Xo_mI7T0iQQZfnEXw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Taran Gahunia 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURnOXNqdVRnEAE!2m1!1s0x48767158e3c3e4e5:0x3c2105a78f2473d1) Reviews from Google for First Steps Day Nursery. 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