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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [East of England](/search?region=East+of+England) 4. Gaywood First Steps # Gaywood First Steps Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2022) · Queen Mary Road, Gaywood, KING'S LYNN, PE30 4QF · Norfolk Number of places 68 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2022 Local authority Norfolk About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery First Steps Gaywood is a nursery committed to providing a safe, secure, and educationally rich environment where children can thrive, develop, and exceed their potential. The nursery operates 50 weeks a year, Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm, excluding Bank Holidays. The dedicated team focuses on child-led learning journeys, ensuring that every child receives stimulating and appropriate treatment, as reflected in numerous positive parent testimonials. They have their own dedicated building and outdoor play areas, facilitating messy, fun, indoor, and outdoor activities. The staff are highly qualified and children-oriented, with a strong emphasis on caring for the children as they would their own. The nursery actively accepts various government funding options, including 15 and 30 hours of free childcare for eligible age groups. They welcome families to visit and experience their nurturing atmosphere firsthand. Our ethos The nursery is committed to offering a child-led learning journey within a safe, secure, and educationally rich environment. They focus on providing stimulating and appropriate activities to help children thrive and develop, with an emphasis on caring for each child as they would their own. What it's like Children are very well cared for at this friendly and welcoming nursery, showing happiness and security. Staff are kind and patient, supporting children's growing self-esteem and confidence as they persevere with tasks and set out stepping stones. Children also spend long periods outdoors, developing high levels of physical proficiency and benefiting from varied and stimulating activities. Child-led learning Dedicated outdoor play areas Highly qualified staff Accepts government funding ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured around sessions of varying lengths (morning, afternoon, school day, and full day) and are priced according to three age groups. Additional charges apply for registration, consumable items, extra hours, late pick-ups, and late payments. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - A minimum booking of two sessions per week is required. - Registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable, but waived for funded-only places. - A weekly consumable charge applies for nappies, wipes, cream, or sunscreen unless provided by parents or carers. - Late collection is charged per 15-minute interval. - Late payment is subject to a monthly fixed penalty. - The 15 or 30 hours of government funding can be accepted. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Gaywood First Steps Inspection date Jun 2022 Inspection no. 10233505 Lead inspector Helen Oakden [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50190391)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2565426) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.firststepsgaywood.co.uk/) Queen Mary Road, Gaywood, KING'S LYNN, PE30 4QF [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/0.41931/52.75407/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near KING'S LYNN - [Day nurseries in KING'S LYNN](/search?q=KING%27S+LYNN) - [Day nurseries in East of England](/search?q=East+of+England) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=gaywood-first-steps-pe30-4qf-2565426) ## Key facts Opening hours 8am-5pm, Monday to Friday, 50 weeks per year (excluding Bank Holidays) Term time / All Year All Year Established 2019 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Gaywood First Steps Last inspected 29 June 2022 · Helen Oakden 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 are very well cared for at this friendly and welcoming nursery, showing happiness and security. Staff are kind and patient, supporting children's growing self-esteem and confidence as they persevere with tasks and set out stepping stones. Children also spend long periods outdoors, developing high levels of physical proficiency and benefiting from varied and stimulating activities. Inspector highlights - Children are kind and friendly to one another, working collaboratively and displaying politeness. - The curriculum is ambitious and well sequenced, with a strong sense of purpose and focus. - Children make good progress in their mathematical development, using numbers and shapes in their play. - Staff work collaboratively and reflectively, using training ideas to improve their practice and professional development. - The manager is an inspirational leader, committed to her role and ensuring staff feel appreciated. - All staff maintain excellent relationships with parents, providing resources and ideas for home use. - Children benefit from regular opportunities to sing songs and read books, aiding their communication and language development. Areas to develop - 1 support children's speech development further and help them learn how to pronounce words in the correct way - 2 strengthen staff's knowledge of how to promote children's communication and language skills through thoughtful conversations. Inspection #10233505 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50190391) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > their children are 'thriving' and 'flourishing' > they would fully recommend the nursery Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. Staff ensure referrals are made in a timely manner and children's first languages are shared and celebrated. Outdoor space Children spend long periods of time outside being physically active. As a result, children show high levels of physical proficiency. Staff have planned outside areas to ensure activities are varied and stimulating. Inspection history Most recent inspection 29 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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