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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?region=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) 4. First Steps Nursery At Froebelian # First Steps Nursery At Froebelian Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jun 2022) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · 173, New Road Side, Leeds, LS18 4DR · Leeds Number of places 50 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2022 Local authority Leeds 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 Nursery at Froebelian, situated in Horsforth, Leeds, offers exceptional childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years. As an integral part of The Froebelian Family, the nursery is committed to promoting independence, academic achievement, free-choice play, and self-help skills in a nurturing environment. The dedicated staff team, chosen for their passion and experience in early years, work in a beautifully renovated setting designed by renowned specialists to foster a happy and stimulating learning experience. Consistently rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted across all categories since its establishment, First Steps Nursery upholds the strong ethos of The Froebelian School, ensuring that each child is at the heart of their educational approach. Families are invited to tour the nursery, and a waiting list is available due to the high demand for places. Our ethos First Steps Nursery is committed to promoting independence, academic achievement, free-choice play, and self-help skills, upholding the strong ethos of The Froebelian School with each child at the heart of their educational approach. What it's like Leaders and staff are dedicated to ensuring that every child gets the best possible start to their education. The impact of the highly effective curriculum is clearly evident in children's learning, behaviour and attitudes. Children become absorbed in activities, and their concentration and perseverance contributes to their excellent achievements. Ofsted Outstanding Part of The Froebelian Family Nurturing Environment ## Pricing & funding - Deposit £200 / session ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Waitlist Waiting list available ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of First Steps Nursery At Froebelian Inspection date Jun 2022 Inspection no. 10225909 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50190023)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491372) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=first-steps-nursery-at-froebelian-ls18-4dr-ey491372) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for First Steps Nursery At Froebelian Last inspected 24 June 2022 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Leaders and staff are dedicated to ensuring that every child gets the best possible start to their education. The impact of the highly effective curriculum is clearly evident in children's learning, behaviour and attitudes. Children become absorbed in activities, and their concentration and perseverance contributes to their excellent achievements. Inspector highlights - Leaders have consistently high expectations of staff and children, providing outstanding levels of care and education. - The atmosphere is calm, and routines and activities are well paced, allowing children to deeply understand and practise what they learn. - Staff's plans for children's learning are meticulous, leading many children to exceed typical levels of expected development. - Staff skilfully support children to extend their already remarkable language skills, resulting in children who are extremely articulate and confident talkers. - Children's behaviour is exemplary; they play together harmoniously and show remarkable respect and consideration for others. Inspection #10225909 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50190023) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > They say that their children 'thrive' in nursery. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space The outdoor area has recently been improved. Staff now provide even more opportunities for children to practise their mathematical skills. ## Parent Reviews of First Steps Nursery At Froebelian 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJQj2cegi_XL4GSKbOTsqwRpTr41wGkzsZbcilYWKz3vADs8g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Simons Cat 7 years ago Excellent nursery. Friendly staff who know what they are doing. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRaFBuU0t3EAE!2m1!1s0x487958a2cc2a2055:0x4a55812550cb9b24) Reviews from Google for First Steps Nursery At Froebelian. 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