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Footsteps Nursery (Paulton) # Footsteps Nursery (Paulton) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2023) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Paulton Children's Centre, Plumptre Close, Paulton, BS39 7QY · Bath and North East Somerset Number of places 39 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2023 Local authority Bath and North East Somerset 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 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. Family-owned Holistic approach to childcare Emphasis on outdoor learning Freshly prepared meals Community engagement ## 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://www.footstepsnursery.co.uk/footsteps-nursery-leighton-buzzard.html#Contact) ## Key facts Food 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Footsteps Nursery (Paulton) Inspection date Mar 2023 Inspection no. 10279802 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50214430)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY430081) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=footsteps-nursery-paulton-bs39-7qy-ey430081) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Footsteps Nursery (Paulton) Last inspected 21 March 2023 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good 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. Inspector highlights - Children are motivated to learn and explore different materials. - Children develop their independence skills and sense of responsibility very well. - There is a calm atmosphere across the nursery, and children learn to take turns and understand the needs of others. - Staff introduce interesting concepts through practical activities. - The long-standing leadership team supports staff thoughtfully and effectively. Areas to develop - 1 review adult-led group activities and develop toddlers' and older children's attention and involvement to higher levels - 2 support staff to help the younger toddlers and quieter children to consistently share their views, building their confidence and communication even further. Inspection #10279802 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50214430) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision 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. Outdoor space 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. ## Parent Reviews of Footsteps Nursery (Paulton) 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVVUh8-0PXXganbJUqCrQfyYSYOR3Gh0FbEn1RH3Dkx_8-XhuPi=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jaime Moore 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNUemVlV1ZREAE!2m1!1s0x487227ebe3ee2639:0xb2ab6d081e690226) Reviews from Google for Footsteps Nursery (Paulton). 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