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First Steps Kindergarten # First Steps Kindergarten in Leamington Spa Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2025) · 42 Arlington Avenue, Leamington Spa, CV32 5UD · Warwickshire Number of places 46 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2025 Local authority Warwickshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery First Steps Kindergarten, established in 1992, is a family-operated nursery in Leamington Spa dedicated to nurturing children's development from a young age. Recognising the significant learning capacity during the preschool years, the kindergarten focuses on providing a stimulating, kind, and secure environment. Their ethos centres on fostering children's individual potential through structured play, emphasising fundamental knowledge and skills. The caring team is committed to continuous professional development to support children's learning effectively. They also value strong partnerships with parents, viewing them as primary educators, and encourage their involvement in nursery activities and their child's developmental journey. The nursery aims to maintain its financial stability to ensure long-term security and continuity for its children, parents, and staff. What it's like Children arrive at the setting with smiles, and are greeted by warm and caring staff. Staff's friendly interactions with children create a supportive and nurturing environment, helping children feel safe and supported. Children actively engage in hands-on experiences that promote social and emotional skills, creativity, and problem-solving. Family-run Established 1992 Focus on individual child development Strong parent partnership ## Pricing & funding Kindergarten fees are structured around full day, morning, afternoon, and extra hour sessions. Fees are collected monthly and calculated over 51 weeks of the year, taking into account a one-week closure over the Christmas period. Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare - Full day £75.00 / day - Morning £40.00 / day - Afternoon £45.00 / day - Extra hours 5.30 p.m – 6.00 p.m. £5.00 / day Good to know - Fees are collected monthly. - Annual fees are calculated over 51 weeks. - The nursery is closed for one week over Christmas. - All other times must be paid for. - Accepts salary sacrifice schemes, childcare vouchers, and tax-free childcare. ## Key facts Session types Full day, Morning, Afternoon, Extra hours Opening hours Mon-Fri: 7.30am to 6.00pm Age range 6 weeks to rising 5 years old Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of First Steps Kindergarten Inspection date Feb 2025 Inspection no. 10375876 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50274049)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/200593) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=first-steps-kindergarten-cv32-5ud-200593) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for First Steps Kindergarten Last inspected 27 February 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 arrive at the setting with smiles, and are greeted by warm and caring staff. Staff's friendly interactions with children create a supportive and nurturing environment, helping children feel safe and supported. Children actively engage in hands-on experiences that promote social and emotional skills, creativity, and problem-solving. Inspector highlights - Leaders have developed a comprehensive curriculum, which is designed to offer children learning experiences that enhance their understanding of their community. - Staff skilfully promote a love of books within the setting, conducting interactive storytelling sessions that incorporate physical activities. - Staff's dedication to planning physical development activities is commendable, with children happily playing in the mud, jumping in puddles, and climbing on climbing frames. - Staff effectively encourage positive behaviour in children, actively involving them in becoming independent and preparing them for the next stage of their education. - Partnership with parents is effective, with staff working well with leaders, parents and other professionals to ensure that children receive the support they need. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to recognise and effectively utilise opportunities to extend and challenge children's learning even more. Inspection #10375876 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50274049) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders have developed a comprehensive curriculum, which is designed to offer children learning experiences that enhance their understanding of their community. This includes adapting activities to align with children's individual learning styles and providing additional support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Outdoor space Children are physically active as they happily play in the mud, jump in puddles, and climb on climbing frames. They exclaim, 'I am the king of the castle' while playfully overcoming obstacles in the garden. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. Inspection history Date: February 2009 - February 2025 Good - May 2019 Good - July 2018 Good - February 2018 Inadequate - March 2015 Good - February 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about First Steps Kindergarten ### What is the Ofsted rating of First Steps Kindergarten? ### What are the fees at First Steps Kindergarten? ### How does First Steps Kindergarten support children with SEND? ### When is First Steps Kindergarten open? ## Nearby day nurseries in Leamington Spa Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to First Steps Kindergarten. - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.2 mi ### Little Lodge Nursery Leamington Spa · CV32 5SE 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/little-lodge-nursery-cv32-5se-2826084) - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.3 mi ### The Blue Strawberry Kids Daycare Leamington Spa · CV32 5RD 3.8(21 reviews) ](/nursery/the-blue-strawberry-kids-daycare-ltd-cv32-5rd-ey376833) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### The Old Library Day Nursery Leamington Spa · CV32 7AB 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/the-old-library-day-nursery-cv32-7ab-2496413) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.4 mi ### Seedling Nursery Leamington Spa · CV32 4QS 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/seedling-nursery-cv32-4qs-ey560943) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.4 mi ### Clarendon Cubs Nursery Leamington Spa · CV32 5QL 5.0(26 reviews) ](/nursery/clarendon-cubs-nursery-cv32-5ql-2785924) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Puddleducks & POSH Leamington Spa · CV32 6DG ](/nursery/puddleducks-posh-ltd-cv32-6dg-ey369198) [See all nurseries in Leamington Spa →](/search?q=Leamington+Spa) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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