Footsteps Nursery in Leighton Buzzard is a family-operated childcare facility dedicated to children from birth up to school age. The nursery prides itself on creating a homely atmosphere while delivering exceptional childcare within an engaging, secure, and nurturing setting.
Their team of experienced and professional staff is committed to providing individualised care tailored to meet each child's specific needs. Emphasising a holistic approach to early education, Footsteps integrates various educational philosophies, including Montessori and Reggio Emilia, to enrich the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.
The nursery encourages a collaborative environment with parents, adapting routines to mirror home life, whether it’s for potty training or nap schedules. They also place significant importance on healthy eating, with all meals freshly prepared on-site, and offer diverse learning experiences both indoors and outdoors.
The outdoor space is a particular highlight, featuring a kitchen garden, a summer pavilion, and areas for active play, ensuring children can explore and learn in nature regardless of the weather. The nursery also fosters community engagement through local outings and visits to elderly care homes during festive seasons.
Our ethos
Footsteps Nursery integrates the Montessori and Reggio Emilia philosophies to enrich the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, fostering a holistic approach to early education. They are committed to individualised care within a homely, secure, and nurturing setting, encouraging parent collaboration and offering diverse indoor and outdoor learning experiences that emphasise nature and community engagement.
What it's like
New children receive sensitive reassurance and support to help them settle. Staff quickly build relationships, aided by home visits. Babies' needs are attentively met, allowing them to thrive and explore.
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All food freshly prepared and cooked on-site; nutritionally balanced 3-week rotational menu; caters to special dietary requirements. Includes morning snack, lunch, tea, afternoon snack, and dinner depending on package. Breast milk, formula, fresh milk, or water provided for drinks, with water accessible for older children at all times.
Opening hours
8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday
Age range
Birth to school age
Last inspected 21 March 2023
What it's like to attend
New children receive sensitive reassurance and support to help them settle. Staff quickly build relationships, aided by home visits. Babies' needs are attentively met, allowing them to thrive and explore.
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Inclusion & environment
The special educational needs coordinator leads the identification and implementation of interventions and works with outside professionals to enable all children to achieve their potential.
Babies splash in water outside and learn to fill moulds with sand with attentive support from staff. Children create with natural resources outside producing imaginative mixes, such as a strawberry pie.
Reviews from Google for Footsteps Nursery (Paulton). See all on Google Maps
Date: December 2011
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