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Giant Steps Nursery # Giant Steps Nursery in Salisbury Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2023) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Giant Steps Nursery, Breamore Road, SALISBURY, SP5 3HN · Wiltshire Number of places 38 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2023 Local authority Wiltshire 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 Giant Steps Day Nursery in Laverstock, established in September 2016, is a private childcare facility operating Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, for 51 weeks a year. Located within the River Bourne Community Farm, it offers a distinct advantage for children's learning by providing frequent opportunities for visits to farm animals and engaging with the surrounding natural environment. This setting promotes a hands-on approach to education, allowing children to learn through direct experiences. The nursery is designed with inclusivity in mind, featuring a wooden ramp for accessible entry and disabled facilities throughout the building, ensuring all areas are easily accessible. The facility is committed to safeguarding children and adheres to stringent Child Protection Policies and Procedures, which are aligned with the Local Safeguarding Board and Ofsted regulations. Our ethos Giant Steps Day Nursery is committed to providing a natural, hands-on learning experience for children, leveraging its unique location at River Bourne Community Farm to allow for frequent interaction with animals and the environment. The nursery emphasises learning through direct experience and outdoor access. What it's like Children enjoy attending this calm and welcoming nursery. They are happy and content and interact confidently with the caring staff, building strong relationships and demonstrating good sharing and turn-taking skills. Children are interested in activities, motivated to learn, and make independent choices about their play, focusing well on activities like exploring reflections or building structures. Farm-based learning Inclusive environment Outdoor play ## Pricing & funding Fees are payable monthly in advance by standing order and must be paid regardless of attendance. There are no compulsory extra charges, but daily optional food packages are available for purchase at the Downton and Laverstock branches. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - Fees are payable on the first of the month by standing order. - Fees are payable irrespective of attendance. - There are no other chargeable extras. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, 51 weeks a year Food Optional daily food charge for snacks, lunch and tea varies by location and age group. Age range 0-5 years ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Giant Steps Nursery Inspection date Jan 2023 Inspection no. 10263515 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50208036)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY406353) 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 ](http://www.giantstepsdaynursery.co.uk/nurseries/laverstock) Giant Steps Nursery, Breamore Road, SALISBURY, SP5 3HN [© 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#/-1.7569/50.99056/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near SALISBURY - [Day nurseries in SALISBURY](/search?q=SALISBURY) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=giant-steps-nursery-sp5-3hn-ey406353) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Giant Steps Nursery Last inspected 16 January 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 enjoy attending this calm and welcoming nursery. They are happy and content and interact confidently with the caring staff, building strong relationships and demonstrating good sharing and turn-taking skills. Children are interested in activities, motivated to learn, and make independent choices about their play, focusing well on activities like exploring reflections or building structures. Inspector highlights - Children enjoy attending this calm and welcoming nursery. - Staff have high expectations for all children and effectively support their development. - The provision in the baby room is particularly strong. - Children of all ages are confident and behave well. - Parents report high levels of satisfaction with the nursery. Areas to develop - 1 develop further the monitoring and coaching of staff to ensure even more effective teaching and greater consistency in meeting the learning needs of individual children. Inspection #10263515 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50208036) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents report high levels of satisfaction with the nursery. > They describe staff as trustworthy and approachable. > They feel well informed about their children's development and describe the good progress they have made. > This is particularly the case with children's personal, social and emotional development. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff provide tailored support for each child's learning. Outdoor space Each room has its own carefully planned outdoor space, which gives children additional learning opportunities as well as the chance to develop their physical skills. For example, staff take older babies through to the outdoor area for toddlers when they have finished exploring their own outdoor space. ## Parent Reviews of Giant Steps Nursery 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLgaXgOkRhqdC9RnOwKYHOXKrCzUrgOo3syHImnyOAkk4SDIQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Anabiya Asif a month ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2psWE1tSTNhWEJ0YTBkUGRqZFJYMnc1UW5wc1NYYxAB!2m1!1s0x48739337b98e17f5:0x2363cfdd9869e5d2) Reviews from Google for Giant Steps Nursery. 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