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Giant Steps Nursery in Orpington

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2023)
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5.0(17 parent reviews) ·81-83 Cotmandene Crescent, St Pauls Cray, Orpington, BR5 2RA · Bromley
Number of places
30 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2023
Local authority
Bromley

About this day nursery

Giant Steps Nursery, established in September 2021, is a family-operated childcare provider with over three decades of experience in delivering exceptional care. The nursery is dedicated to offering a stimulating, homely, and engaging environment to give children the best possible start in their early years.

They foster a love for learning through play, adopting an inclusive and holistic approach to nurture children's potential. The nursery aims to support children in exploring their self-awareness and understanding the world around them, preparing them for future stages of life.

Giant Steps Nursery works in close partnership with parents and other professionals, focusing on the emotional, intellectual, and physical development of each child. The nursery prides itself on maintaining high standards of health and safety, with daily risk assessments and activities designed to teach children about personal and collective safety.

They accept children aged 0-5 years, although children under 2 are not currently being admitted. The nursery has been recognised by the Charles Gordon Trust Awards for its dedication to excellence, inclusion, and positive community impact, placing as a finalist in the "Mum Behind the Magic" category.

Our ethos

Giant Steps Nursery aims to provide a stimulating, homely and engaging environment that fosters a love for learning through play. They adopt an inclusive and holistic approach to nurture children's potential, supporting their self-awareness and understanding of the world, while working in close partnership with parents and professionals to focus on the emotional, intellectual and physical development of each child.

What it's like

Children are happy and well settled in this nurturing and inclusive setting. Staff form positive relationships with children and their families, helping children to feel safe and supported. They plan interesting activities and nurture independence skills through responsibilities like "helping hands".

Family-run nurseryHolistic approach to early educationStrong parent partnershipOfsted registeredTerm-time only

Pricing & funding

Session fees for all age groups are available on request from the nursery. Children aged two and over are required to wear the nursery uniform.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Uniform is required for all children from two years of age.
  • Session fees for ages 0-2 and 2-5 are available on request.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday–Thursday: 8:00am–6:00pm, Friday: 8:00am–3:00pm (Daycare hours); Monday–Friday: 7:45am–6:15pm (Office hours)

Age range

0-5 years (currently not accepting under 2s)

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Full day, Half day

Food

Freshly prepared meals onsite

Established

2021

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Giant Steps Nursery

Last inspected 14 November 2023

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

Children are happy and well settled in this nurturing and inclusive setting. Staff form positive relationships with children and their families, helping children to feel safe and supported. They plan interesting activities and nurture independence skills through responsibilities like "helping hands".

Inspector highlights

  • The manager is passionate and committed to providing an inclusive environment with effective partnerships with parents and external professionals.
  • Staff carefully monitor children's progress, leading to swift referrals and early intervention for developmental delays.
  • Thematic planning helps children understand the world around them and learn new vocabulary.
  • Staff support children's language and communication skills well through story time, songs, and family photographs.
  • Children's good health is promoted through healthy meals, learning about nutrition, and practicing good hygiene routines.

Areas to develop

  • 1review the planning of outings to ensure all children can benefit from these experiences.
Inspection #10269471 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

The setting has a family atmosphere.

They trust the staff, who are friendly and supportive.

The staff explain what they are doing so that they can continue their children's learning at home.

Come on in leaps and bounds.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager is passionate and committed to providing an inclusive environment. There are effective partnerships with parents and external professionals to understand and meet all children's needs. Staff carefully monitor children's progress and any area of developmental delay. This leads to swift referrals and early intervention. The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is successful.

Outdoor space

Staff ensure that all children use the outside space daily. Children have good opportunities to develop strength in their large and small muscles, for example, by maneuvering an obstacle course and balancing on steps.

Parent Reviews of Giant Steps Nursery

5.0
(17)
Karo “MissKay” Enajekpo
9 months ago

Our daughter attended Giant Steps Nursery from 2022 to 2025, and choosing them was one of the best decisions we ever made. From day one, it felt less like dropping our child off at a nursery and more like leaving her with a beloved family member. That sense of trust and emotional security is priceless — and something Giant Steps provides effortlessly. As parents of a child with Special Educational Needs, we know how vital it is to find a setting that truly understands, supports, and celebrates neurodiversity. Giant Steps has been that place. They embraced our daughter’s strengths and met her sensory needs with compassion, creativity, and consistency. Their team never treated her as a challenge — only as someone to nurture and uplift. The meals deserve a special mention — not only were they nutritious, but full of flavour, warmth, and culture. My daughter’s taste buds have been spoiled by dishes I can’t quite replicate at home, and I’m grateful for the love and care poured into every bite. Giant Steps is more than a nursery; it’s an extension of our family and a sanctuary of support. For any parent — especially those raising children with SEN — seeking a place where their child will be truly cared for, heart, mind, and tummy included, I wholeheartedly recommend Giant Steps Nursery.

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Shawn Kelly
10 months ago

I can’t thank the team at Giant step enough for the incredible support they’ve given my child and our whole family. Since starting here my child’s communication skills have come on leaps and bounds. The staff are caring, attentive, and genuinely invested in every child’s development. What really stands out is how supportive they are towards parents. Whether it’s advice or just being there for a chat, they make you feel involved and reassured every step of the way. Thanks you Barbara Mayne and the Giant Step team for all your hard work and support. 💙

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Vasilis Karavatas
8 months ago

My daughter attended the Giant Steps Nursery for 1 year. The teachers were very caring supportive and professional. I would highly recommend the Giant Steps Nursery!

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alicia stavropoulou
10 months ago

My daughter attended the Giant Steps for 1 year. The teachers were very caring and supportive. We had a wonderful experience, and my daughter formed great bond with her peers and her teachers. I would highly recommend the Giant Steps.

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Georgia Brittain
2 years ago

My son has been at Giant Steps for over 2 years and not only does he love attending he absolutely adores both Miss Barbara and Miss Rianna . The nursery is immaculate every single day , they cook the children the most delicious nutritional foods and offer the highest amount of support possible for not only the children but their families. The staff go above and beyond to meet every single child's needs , I couldn't recommend Giant Steps Nursery enough. I am gutted my little boy won't be there after starting Reception we are really going to miss them.

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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2023

Date: November 2022

  • November 2023Good
  • November 2022Requires improvement

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