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Warrington, WA3 2RD · Wigan Number of places 226 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2024 Local authority Wigan 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, established in 2002, operates from a purpose-built facility in Lowton, Warrington, Cheshire. Committed to fostering independence and a passion for exploration, the nursery provides comprehensive full-day care for infants and young children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. The Lowton branch features seven distinct age-specific rooms, complemented by a library stocked with age-appropriate books. Children also benefit from continuous access to extensive and secure outdoor play areas equipped with diverse age-appropriate apparatus, including an adventure pirate ship. First Steps Nursery also has an additional branch in Pennington near Leigh, sharing the commitment to providing a nurturing and stimulating setting for early childhood development. In addition to core nursery services, the Lowton site offers a breakfast, after-school, and holiday club for primary school-aged children up to 11 years old. The nursery maintains a strong focus on preparing children for their future educational journeys, instilling confidence and a love for learning within a happy, stimulating, and safe environment. Our ethos First Steps Nursery is committed to fostering independence and a passion for exploration. They focus on preparing children for their future educational journeys, instilling confidence and a love for learning within a happy, stimulating, and safe environment. What it's like Staff greet children with a smile and they separate from their parents with ease, ready for the inviting learning environments created for them. Leaders and staff have designed an ambitious, well-planned curriculum to ignite children's imagination and curiosity, ensuring all children make good progress in their learning and development. Children are well behaved and demonstrate positive attitudes to learning, understanding what is expected of them. Purpose-built facility Full-day care Age-specific rooms Extensive outdoor play Out-of-school club ## Pricing & funding Charges are structured around full-day or half-day sessions, with discounted weekly rates also available. Operating times vary slightly depending on the location. Out-of-school care is offered through separate breakfast, after-school, and holiday clubs. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare - Full Day (7:15am-6:30pm) £61.00 / day - Full Day (7:30am-6:00pm) £61.00 / day - Morning Session (7:15am-12:30pm) £37.00 / session - Morning Session (7:30am-12:30pm) £37.00 / session - Afternoon Session (1:00pm-6:30pm) £37.00 / session See 8 more Good to know - A registration fee is required upon booking. - Fees are structured for full-day, half-day, or weekly bookings. - Half-day sessions are split into morning and afternoon slots. - Out-of-school care is available including breakfast, after-school, and holiday clubs. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of First Steps Nursery Inspection date Nov 2024 Inspection no. 10371842 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50265583)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY101522) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.firststepsnurserylowton.co.uk) Robson Way, Lowton, Nr. Warrington, WA3 2RD [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.56333/53.4754/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Nr. Warrington - [Day nurseries in Nr. Warrington](/search?q=Nr.+Warrington) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=first-steps-nursery-wa3-2rd-ey101522) ## Key facts Opening hours 7.15am until 6.30pm Age range 6 weeks to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for First Steps Nursery Last inspected 26 November 2024 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 Staff greet children with a smile and they separate from their parents with ease, ready for the inviting learning environments created for them. Leaders and staff have designed an ambitious, well-planned curriculum to ignite children's imagination and curiosity, ensuring all children make good progress in their learning and development. Children are well behaved and demonstrate positive attitudes to learning, understanding what is expected of them. Inspector highlights - Leaders and staff have designed an ambitious, well-planned curriculum to ignite children's imagination and curiosity. - Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and children in receipt of additional funding, are well supported. - Staff provide many fun experiences to support children's development. - Staff support the development of communication and language well. - Effective relationships with parents and professionals have a positive impact on children's learning and development. Areas to develop - 1 n improve deployment and organisation of staff at lunchtimes to meet children's needs - 2 n monitor more closely the implementation of the curriculum when routines change to ensure that all children's learning needs are met. Inspection #10371842 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50265583) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and children in receipt of additional funding, are well supported. The excellent key-person system and accurate use of assessment means that gaps in children's learning and any specific needs are identified early and acted on quickly. All children make good progress in their learning and development. Outdoor space All children have opportunities to be physically active both inside and outside. The inspectors observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of First Steps Nursery 4.4 (7) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjX48NpYRzOB0arEQtlOlPLYHzG5_GdNiZFASwPA-LztXZhY3KiA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Sarah Dodd 15 years ago Awful. My children had a terrible experience. Rated "satisfactory" by Ofsted, not Outstanding as some websites claim. I didn't find it satisfactory. Not modern, no evidence of progressive thinking or taking comments on board. Confrontational and horrible to deal with. I could go on, but suffice to say my children won't set foot in the place ever again. i now drop them off somewhere where I am confident they're well looked after and happy. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBMThmcVNnEAE!2m1!1s0x487b0696e86df25b:0x92088bfa7dc82a26) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIycOM6Flp7d8K0M0kO7jxP_AGFQApi4u0GovSYV7Y_RamNHQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Calm Lindfield 13 years ago I have placed three of my children with the nursery over the last 6 years and have received impeccable service with each child. We have recently moved areas and have gone to a new nursery in Cheshire which does not live up to the standards we received from this great nursery. Thank you to everybody at First Steps :) [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBOWNmNjd3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487b0696e86df25b:0x92088bfa7dc82a26) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVVENIWu-8cojvxc89YMjF0sNRY1Mfqw2ZEDrGb5xrN0XhaYvzk=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Angelika Surma 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURKcjd5YkJ3EAE!2m1!1s0x487b0696e86df25b:0x92088bfa7dc82a26) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXUy33Bf_saEcT9GEeSSCDCKe-LilobyWEaNU_MWX1VCCIymQA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Alexandra Kuleib 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURKcGMteVF3EAE!2m1!1s0x487b0696e86df25b:0x92088bfa7dc82a26) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLgj18i97gjj_4CqwDi_jrWFb9m8CzOBGXqmzlgvCoxRJ5SEA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Chris Johnson 4 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNxeHIyeWFBEAE!2m1!1s0x487b0696e86df25b:0x92088bfa7dc82a26) Reviews from Google for First Steps Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10522814437319518758&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: April 2013 - November 2024 Good - September 2022 Good - November 2016 Good - October 2013 Good - April 2013 Good ## Frequently asked about First Steps Nursery ### What are the opening hours at First Steps Nursery? ### What is the capacity at First Steps Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Nr. 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