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Funtasia First Steps Nursery # Funtasia First Steps Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2022) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · 408 Huddersfield Road, Millbrook, Stalybridge, SK15 3ET · Tameside Number of places 40 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2022 Local authority Tameside 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 Funtasia First Steps Nursery, an acclaimed family-operated childcare provider located in Tameside, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children. The nursery is dedicated to fostering independence, confidence, and positive social development through a diverse range of activities. Their approach emphasises strong relationships between children and staff, ensuring each child feels valued and supported as part of the Funtasia family. The nursery promotes open communication with parents and guardians, believing in a collaborative approach to childcare. With a focus on engaging experiences, the nursery encourages exploration and learning, both indoors and in their outdoor play areas. They celebrate milestones such as graduations and seasonal events, creating a vibrant community atmosphere. Our ethos Funtasia First Steps Nursery is dedicated to fostering independence, confidence, and positive social development. They emphasise strong relationships between children and staff, promoting open communication and a collaborative approach with parents. Their focus is on exploration and learning through engaging experiences. What it's like The philosophy, 'Making those first steps count', is what makes this nursery so special. Children giggle and laugh when entering the nursery and are happy and settled. Children form very strong attachments with their key persons, which supports their emotional well-being extremely well feeling safe and secure. Family-run childcare Out-of-school clubs Holiday clubs Early years education ## Pricing & funding Kids Clubs Fees - April 2026 Holiday Club Fees - April 2026 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Funtasia First Steps Nursery Last inspected 4 August 2022 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 The philosophy, 'Making those first steps count', is what makes this nursery so special. Children giggle and laugh when entering the nursery and are happy and settled. Children form very strong attachments with their key persons, which supports their emotional well-being extremely well feeling safe and secure. Inspector highlights - Children's emotional well-being is given the utmost priority. - There is excellent support for children with SEND, including the use of chunky jigsaws and sensory play individual to their needs. - Staff are passionate about providing the best possible start for the children and their families. - Partnership working is good, and parents speak very positively of the nursery. - Children consistently develop vocabulary to communicate in a language-rich environment. Areas to develop - 1 focus more precisely on assessments of what children already know and use this to further extend children's learning. Inspection #10190642 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50190057) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Funtasia First Steps Nursery Inspection date Aug 2022 Inspection no. 10190642 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50190057)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562119) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=funtasia-first-steps-nursery-sk15-3et-ey562119) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents speak very positively of the nursery and typical comments include that nursery have 'incredible and amazing staff who are supportive, friendly, welcoming'. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Key persons and managers ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are very well supported. The excellent key person's knowledge means that any gaps in children's learning and any specific needs are identified early. There is excellent support for children with SEND, including the use of chunky jigsaws and sensory play individual to their needs. Staff go above and beyond and leave no stone unturned when it comes to ensuring that children get the support they need. Intervention plans are sharply focused, so all children make good progress. Outdoor space Toddlers giggle with enjoyment blowing and catching bubbles with their friends, supporting their large-muscle skills. Children have lots of opportunities to develop good physical skills. They exercise their large muscles when learning to climb and balance on the climbing apparatus. Children strengthen their small finger muscles, scooping and pouring sensory materials. Children are confident communicators and engage in deep conversation with the staff and their friends about pouring the water in the teapot when becoming chefs in the mud kitchen. ## Parent Reviews of Funtasia First Steps Nursery 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIp75ENEgbbUzpawUNNZq9gZVIjyjC7P2uz_KYfX4F1EX_FqA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Susan Leach 3 years ago Brilliant nursery. Couldn't do anything better. My daughter has loved her time there and clearly feels loved and respected. Excellent and relevant communication from the team. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURPNjlXZW1nRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bc9b1639b6415:0x424311a6e68f5209) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjW2Wdir_H43QDRFr2hmPiO89xy5hkqAtuywa9MdXAuTj9wOR5zehg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Angela Dalton 3 years ago My son attends here after school and during school holidays. He always comes home in a good mood and loves the activities they put on for the children. Would recommend [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR1bDdPck9REAE!2m1!1s0x487bc9b1639b6415:0x424311a6e68f5209) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjX6RT_TRUqT66Atit5OjlcZhW1liSqy1j7gAyOaaq9Io0r8-ebtvA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Chantelle Murphy 7 years ago This nursery is absolutely fantastic my little one enjoys everything he learns and has cime on leaps and bounds Highly recommended [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURvM3Z6UWtRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bc9b1639b6415:0x424311a6e68f5209) Reviews from Google for Funtasia First Steps Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4774679438473253385&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 24 June 2022 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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