First Steps in Chester-le-Street

About this day nursery

First Steps Nursery in Bury provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children, focusing on delivering high-quality care and education. The nursery is committed to inspiring learning through both child-initiated and structured activities, ensuring children are challenged and encouraged to explore.

With excellent indoor and outdoor facilities, including extensive enclosed gardens for each age group, children have ample opportunities for play and learning, even participating in gardening activities. The nursery emphasises a holistic approach, aiming to maximise every learning opportunity to support rapid development in a secure and comfortable setting.

They work closely with parents, viewing them as partners in their child's educational journey, and follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework to ensure comprehensive development. The dedicated staff, chosen for their experience and commitment, foster a homely atmosphere where children can truly 'Learn Through Play', continuously developing their professional skills to provide the best possible care.

Our ethos

First Steps Nursery is committed to inspiring learning through both child-initiated and structured activities, following the EYFS Framework, and adopting a 'Learn Through Play' approach. They emphasise a holistic method to maximise learning opportunities in a secure and comfortable setting, working in partnership with parents.

What it's like

Children are wonderfully enthusiastic, confident and happy at the nursery. They constantly practise their independence and develop many impressive skills, preparing them extremely well for their future learning. Staff are marvellous role models and build a comprehensive and well-designed curriculum so that children face challenges that help them to achieve their very best.

Pricing & funding