First Steps Nursery (New Mills)

About this day nursery

First Steps Nursery in Bury offers a high standard of care and education within a stimulating and secure environment. The nursery, registered for 105 children, is conveniently located with easy access from across Bury and surrounding areas, including major motorways.

It boasts excellent indoor and outdoor facilities, with extensive enclosed gardens for safe play, encouraging children to explore and engage with nature through activities like gardening. The nursery team is dedicated to fostering children's professional development and prides itself on high staff retention, providing a wealth of experience and knowledge.

They encourage a strong partnership with parents, believing that collaboration is key to a child's successful learning journey. The curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework, promoting a balanced and thorough development for each child.

They also emphasise healthy eating, offering nutritious meals planned with quality ingredients. The nursery uses a Special Carer system to ensure children feel familiar and secure, providing a solid foundation for play, making friends, and developing a love for learning.

First Steps Nursery actively encourages children to be inquisitive, fostering outstanding progress through child-initiated play and focused activities.

Our ethos

The nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework and emphasises child-initiated play and focused activities. They are committed to fostering children's professional development and aim to build a strong partnership with parents, believing collaboration is key to a child's successful learning journey. They also focus on children's emotional security through a Special Carer system.

What it's like

Children form strong attachments with staff and explore a wide range of exciting opportunities, making good progress in their development. They show positive attitudes to learning, are motivated to join activities, and are developing skills for school, such as making choices and serving themselves at mealtimes.

Pricing & funding