Footsteps Nursery is a family-operated childcare provider offering a nurturing and stimulating environment for children from birth through to school age. With locations in Leighton Buzzard and Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead, the nursery prides itself on its dedicated team of professional staff who are committed to providing high-quality, individualised care.
The curriculum is built upon a holistic approach, drawing from various educational philosophies like Montessori and Reggio Emilia, to ensure children are well-prepared for their transition to school. The nursery strongly believes in outdoor learning, boasting an expansive garden area that encourages exploration and play in all weather conditions, complete with a kitchen garden, climbing areas, and even a small animal corner.
Healthy and freshly prepared meals are a cornerstone of their provision, catering to diverse dietary needs, and they actively involve children in community activities, fostering social development and a sense of belonging.
Our ethos
Footsteps is a family run children's day nursery, preschool and out of school club based in Leighton Buzzard. We believe that learning starts the day we are born. We use a range of educational philosophies, (such as Montessori, Rudolf Steiner, Vygotsky, Reggio Emilia etc), to implement the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum at Footsteps. Our aim is for the Footsteps children to benefit from our holistic approach to childcare and education so that they are fully prepared for starting, (or continuing), school. Our staff are experienced, well trained and many of them are parents themselves and bring their own children to Footsteps! At Footsteps we try to emulate what is happening at home. If you are potty training your child, cutting out their afternoon nap, or removing their dummy for part of the day, we will work alongside you to encourage your child to do likewise at nursery.
What it's like
Children demonstrate secure attachments with staff and settle quickly. They show positive attitudes to learning, are motivated to join in, and make choices for themselves, demonstrating they feel safe and secure. The nursery focuses on building literacy skills and preparing older children for school.
