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First Steps Nursery School (Dore) # First Steps Nursery School (Dore) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jun 2025) · First Steps Nursery School, Dore Old School, Sheffield, S17 3GW · Sheffield Number of places 40 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Jun 2025 Local authority Sheffield About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery First Steps Nursery School (Dore) Ltd provides a high standard of care and education in a fun, secure environment. Their vision is to offer quality and inspirational learning experiences for children, catering to 105 children within a single-story building in Bury, easily accessible from surrounding areas and major motorways. The nursery emphasises a strong partnership with parents, actively encouraging their involvement in their child's learning journey. Dedicated staff foster child-initiated play and focused activities, ensuring children are challenged, encouraged to be inquisitive, and make outstanding progress. The nursery offers extensive enclosed gardens for outdoor play, vital for child development, even involving children in gardening activities. With a focus on a homely, caring atmosphere, First Steps Nursery promotes 'Learn Through Play' and prides itself on retaining experienced and dedicated staff from the local area. They provide high-quality, child-centred, holistic care in a stimulating and challenging environment, utilising the Special Carer system to give children a sense of familiarity and belonging. They follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework to ensure comprehensive development, and also provide well-balanced, healthy, and nutritious meals. What it's like Children are happy and enthusiastic about their learning, participating keenly in all activities in the indoor provision. Staff offer praise and recognition for children's successes. Children thrive in a highly ambitious curriculum that supports their well-being and communication and language skills, with tailored learning and exceptional provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Experienced Team Outstanding Feedback Excellent Facilities Healthy Eating ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://firststepsnursery.co.uk/fees) ## Key facts Food We offer daily nutritious food for all the children in our care; our menus are carefully planned with the emphasis on healthy eating. Opening hours 7.30am - 6.00pm Term time / All Year All Year Established 2012 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of First Steps Nursery School (Dore) Inspection date Jun 2025 Inspection no. 10392918 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50281436)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY448429) 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-school-dore-ltd-s17-3gw-ey448429) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for First Steps Nursery School (Dore) Last inspected 3 June 2025 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 Children are happy and enthusiastic about their learning, participating keenly in all activities in the indoor provision. Staff offer praise and recognition for children's successes. Children thrive in a highly ambitious curriculum that supports their well-being and communication and language skills, with tailored learning and exceptional provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Inspector highlights - The extremely dedicated leadership team leads by example and offers continuous support, encouragement and guidance to the highly qualified staff team. - Children's progress is tracked and monitored meticulously so that appropriate next steps are planned to support children's development. - The nursery's ambitious curriculum focuses on developing children's physical, social and communication skills, along with a particular emphasis on early literacy and mathematics. - Staff engage well with children and promote conversation skills by talking to children constantly during learning activities. - Children are encouraged to be independent through a series of activities, including being encouraged to make choices and decisions for themselves, self-dressing, washing their hands and toileting independently. Inspection #10392918 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50281436) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents compliment the dedicated staff on how well they support children in their development. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children's learning and next steps are tailored to individual needs and capabilities, including individual education plans. Inclusive practice is excellent and the provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is exceptional. Children with SEND excel in their development. Staff work in partnership with other professionals and help children focus their learning. Outdoor space 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: March 2013 - June 2025 Outstanding - October 2019 Outstanding - March 2013 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about First Steps Nursery School (Dore) ### What is the age range at First Steps Nursery School (Dore)? ### Is First Steps Nursery School (Dore) a day nursery or preschool? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ### What are the fees at First Steps Nursery School (Dore)? ## Nearby day nurseries in Sheffield Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to First Steps Nursery School (Dore). - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Kingswood Day Nursery Sheffield · S17 3QP ](/nursery/kingswood-day-nursery-s17-3qp-ey551209) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Abbeydale Cottage Nursery Sheffield · S17 3LJ 4.9(15 reviews) ](/nursery/abbeydale-cottage-nursery-s17-3lj) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Little Saints Nursery Sheffield · S17 4AP ](/nursery/little-saints-nursery-s17-4ap-300901) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Wizz Kids Pre-School Sheffield · S17 4FB ](/nursery/wizz-kids-pre-school-s17-4fb-300784) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### Parkhead Cottage Nursery Sheffield · S11 9PU ](/nursery/parkhead-cottage-nursery-s11-9pu-2684287) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### Croft Corner Forest School Nursery Sheffield · S7 2LQ ](/nursery/croft-corner-forest-school-nursery-s7-2lq-2583390) [See all nurseries in Sheffield →](/search?q=Sheffield) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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