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First Steps Pre School

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2023)
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4.8(26 parent reviews) ·The Triangle-Liss Community Centre, Mill Road, LISS, GU33 7DX · Hampshire
Number of places
43 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2023
Local authority
Hampshire

About this day nursery

First Steps Pre School is a nurturing early years setting situated in The Triangle Centre, in the heart of Liss Village, Hampshire, catering to children aged 1 to 5 years. Dedicated to fostering each child

What it's like

Children have good attitudes and are active in their learning, feeling content and confident in their surroundings. Staff effectively manage and support children's behaviour, creating a culture of respect. Children develop positive relationships and are creative in their play.

EYFS CurriculumExperienced StaffSecure Outdoor Space

Pricing & funding

Fees for additional hours outside of funded entitlement are charged at an hourly rate. Fees are structured into three age bands: under two years, two years old, and over three years.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • Hourly fee for under 2s£8.50 / hour
  • Hourly fee for 2 year olds£8.00 / hour
  • Hourly fee for over 3s£7.50 / hour

Good to know

  • Additional hours beyond funded entitlement are charged at an hourly rate.
  • Hourly rates are tiered based on the child's age group.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm (term time only)

Age range

12 months to 5 years old

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for First Steps Pre School

Last inspected 21 February 2023 · Kelley Ellis

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

Children have good attitudes and are active in their learning, feeling content and confident in their surroundings. Staff effectively manage and support children's behaviour, creating a culture of respect. Children develop positive relationships and are creative in their play.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy, and their personal, social, and emotional needs are met.
  • Parents speak highly of the care, support and education that their children receive.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported to achieve their individual goals.
  • Managers and staff have a clear ambition to provide the best care and educational outcomes for children and their families.
  • Children are polite, and staff gently encourage good manners.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to consider the developmental needs of the youngest children more effectively when they are included in whole-group activities.
Inspection #10265065 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Managers and staff strive to provide high-quality learning and education for all children. They are highly effective in their practice, and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported to achieve their individual goals. Staff adapt activities to ensure that all children can access learning that is right for them. The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND.

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.

Parent Reviews of First Steps Pre School

4.8
(26)
Amy Osborne-Brown
7 months ago

I highly recommend First Steps Preschool, I moved my children from another in the village and since moving them, they came home smiling everyday, they had learnt, played, built relationships and loved everything about it. Us parents built great relationships with the staff and the handover was always informative and no request we had was too much for them. My children still talk about the preschool and staff now after leaving for big school and moving out of area. Best decision we made moving them there to grow ❤️

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Vikki Wrighting
7 months ago

I couldn't recommend First Steps more. Both of my children have attended this setting and they have had the very best start to their education journey. Jess and Steph, along with their incredible team, prepared my girls for school better than we could have hoped for. Every team member is caring, nurturing and so much fun and my children loved every second they spent here - they miss First Steps terribly!

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Jessica Lothian
a year ago

My son first started here in November 2022 and literally just from going 3 days a week for the last 1 and a half years, he’s come on leaps and bounds in everything! He made so many amazing friends and loved every single teacher there and gets so excited if he spots them out and about! They all make such an effort to get to know every child and make them happy and comfortable at all times. All in all a 10/10 experience and would recommend this pre school to anyone and everyone!

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Sophia Casson-Smith
a year ago

Incredible Nursery! I finally found a nursery that gives me peace of mind on drop offs, knowing that my children are cared for so well. From healthy eating and encouraging good behaviour to learning and outsourcing specialist teachers for subjects such as yoga and music. The staff are friendly, motherly and supportive. Would highly recommend!

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Georgia O'Rourke
a year ago

Amazing preschool with the best staff you could wish for. With a very energetic boy I thought he would outgrow preschool being older in the year but he was so happy there for 3 years as they make sure every week they have different activities set up and new topics for learning which are engaging and exciting for them. Sports and yoga lessons have been a highlight for him! I have the most amazing learning journal from his 3 years there which shows just how much he has learnt whilst at first steps and a lovely keepsake. If he could stay there another 3 years I’d be happy 🥹

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

21 February 2023

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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