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First Steps Kindergarten in Poynton

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2022)
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5.0(14 parent reviews) ·Yewtree Lane, Poynton, SK12 1PU · Cheshire East
Number of places
50 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2022
Local authority
Cheshire East

About this day nursery

First Steps Kindergarten, situated in Poynton, Cheshire, is a nurturing day nursery and pre-school dedicated to fostering the development of children from three months to five years old. Established in 2000, the nursery prides itself on creating a warm, family-oriented atmosphere where each child's individual needs are prioritised.

The highly experienced team focuses on providing a stimulating environment that encourages learning, social interaction, and personal growth in a secure setting. They work collaboratively with families to help children achieve their full potential, offering a "home from home" experience.

The nursery continually invests in its facilities, equipment, and teaching methods, ensuring a high standard of care and education. With a variety of dedicated rooms for different age groups, including babies, tweenies, early years, and pre-school, plus a sensory room and extensive outdoor spaces, First Steps Kindergarten offers diverse opportunities for play, exploration, and development throughout the year.

Healthy eating is also a priority, with balanced, varied menus on a four-weekly rotation.

What it's like

All children make good progress in their learning and development because staff teach them effectively. This ensures that children are acquiring the skills they need for the next stage of learning. Children are happy, confident, and grow in confidence as they learn through trial and error.

Family-centred environmentExperienced teamExtensive outdoor spaceHealthy eating programme

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
  • Food and consumables daily charge (for 30 free hours scheme)£7 / day

At First Steps, we accept payments from parent’s tax free childcare accounts. We also invite parents to use the government funded 30 hours nursery funding for children over 9 months old. Between April 2024 and September 2025 the government is expanding the nursery funding scheme and we would advise parents to look on the Best Start In Life website to find out what they are entitled to. On this website you will also find details of how to apply for the tax free childcare scheme. To find out what you are entitled to and how to claim, click on the image below: To find out more details about fees, please get in touch.

Key facts

Session types

Morning half days: 7:00 AM – 12:30 PM, Afternoon half days: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Food

All meals provided, rotating on a four-weekly cycle.

Opening hours

Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for First Steps Kindergarten

Last inspected 22 April 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

All children make good progress in their learning and development because staff teach them effectively. This ensures that children are acquiring the skills they need for the next stage of learning. Children are happy, confident, and grow in confidence as they learn through trial and error.

Inspector highlights

  • Children make good progress in their learning and development because staff teach them effectively.
  • The manager and staff have a good understanding of how children learn and develop and use this knowledge to implement an ambitious curriculum.
  • Children have a good range of opportunities to develop their physical skills.
  • Children have a wealth of opportunities to learn about the world around them.
  • Children's personal development is promoted well, and they thrive in a warm and welcoming nursery.

Areas to develop

  • 1continue to strengthen the professional development of staff, and focus on enhancing their knowledge and skills in order to consistently improve the teaching of the curriculum to the very highest levels
  • 2refine the implementation of the curriculum, to extend the range of opportunities that allow younger children to test out their own ideas.
Inspection #10103008 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children have a good range of opportunities to develop their physical skills. They throw and catch balls, climb in and out of the ball pool and climb on equipment indoors and outdoors. Children play outdoors every day.

Parent Reviews of First Steps Kindergarten

5.0
(14)
Gemma Harrison-Thorpe
10 months ago

My son has being going to First Steps for just over a year and all the staff were very warm and welcoming, which made me feel at ease straight away. My son settled very quickly and made lots of new friendships, he came home with amazing stories about his day. They have supported my son through his time here and he has grown in confidence so much! I would highly recommend First Steps they are amazing, thanks again :-)

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Sara Hammersley
10 months ago

I couldn’t be happier with my experience at First Steps Kindergarten! From day one, the staff have been absolutely incredible—so attentive, caring, and genuinely loving. It’s been such a comfort knowing my son is in such capable and kind hands. He has absolutely thrived here—always excited to go in, and he especially loves crafts, writing, and playing. The team are so dedicated to teaching the children and creating a safe, nurturing environment. From learning to write his name to exploring the lifecycle of butterflies and ducks, every experience has been thoughtful and enriching. I even still have the sunflower he planted! Everyone is so friendly and welcoming—it truly feels like a little family. My son has made some lovely friendships that I believe will last for years to come. I’m so grateful for the positive impact First Steps has had on his early years. Thank you all so much!

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Manuela Fazzan
9 months ago

My daughter has been at First Steps for nearly four years, and we truly couldn’t have asked for a better start to her early years. The team is incredibly caring, nurturing, and dedicated. The communication has always been excellent, and it’s been so reassuring to know she was in such good hands every day. From creative activities to outdoor play and learning through fun, the staff have put so much heart into everything they do. A special thank you to Corrie, who made such a lasting impression on my daughter , she absolutely adored her time with you. We’ll miss everyone and will always be grateful for the love and care. We couldn’t recommend First Steps more highly!

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Amy Davis
9 months ago

My two children absolutely love First steps, they have been there since they were 8 months and 2 attending a couple of days and now 2 and 4 attending full time Monday to Friday. Every room they’ve been in and moved up into has been brillliant. They have lots of outside time and lots of structured activities as well as free play too, they come home with so many things they’ve made that they’re so proud of! Too many to name but all staff have been amazing, I’ve seen mostly the same faces the whole time as turnover is so low and my children have adored everybody, they’ve made me feel so comfortable and confident leaving them knowing they’re so well looked after, there’s a real family feel. Ian, Luke and Tina have been brilliant, so organised in their management of everything and so helpful with flexibility where I’ve needed. So glad my kids have spent their first years here!

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Hannah Wood
10 months ago

My child feels safe at First Steps, he’s very happy there. There is a family feel in that all staff and children will know each others name (even if they aren’t working in the same room). Most staff members have worked at First Steps for many years, they are knowledgeable, I often seek their advice, and feel confident my child is well looked after. First Steps have really helped set my son up for school this past year too- thank you!

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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2022

Date: October 2008

  • April 2022Good
  • April 2019Requires improvement
  • May 2018Good
  • March 2014Good
  • October 2008Good

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