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Ké Steps Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2024)
·The Blue Bell Hill Community Centre, Dennett Close, NOTTINGHAM, NG3 2GL · Nottingham
Number of places
18 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2024
Local authority
Nottingham

About this day nursery

Ké Steps Preschool, established in 2014 in St. Anns, Nottingham, focuses on providing quality, flexible childcare and enriching educational experiences. Their approach emphasises creating a stimulating environment where children can develop independence and confidence through both child-led and structured activities.

The preschool prioritises a child-centred approach, ensuring the well-being of each child is paramount. Staff are highly qualified and experienced in early years education, fostering joy and freedom to explore.

Ké Steps aims to cultivate a positive atmosphere where children are safe, have access to diverse activities, and develop a sense of responsibility and respect. The preschool actively fosters strong relationships with parents and carers to ensure consistent learning and collaborates with other agencies to support families and children’s lifelong learning journeys.

They are committed to continuous improvement and have achieved a "Good" rating from Ofsted, with a focus on supporting children to be happy, kind, self-confident, and successful learners as they prepare for primary education.

Our ethos

We aim to create an environment that supports children's development and supports their natural desire to explore and question the world. Quality Childcare and Education is what all children deserve, and means that we follow a Child-centred approach, where children’s well-being will always be paramount. Our mission is to support children at the earliest stage of their journey to be happy, kind, self-confident, and successful.

What it's like

Children are welcomed warmly and feel valued. Staff provide comfort to unsettled children, helping them settle quickly. Children are given opportunities to develop their balance and coordination and are encouraged to identify and manage risks in their play.

Child-led learningFlexible childcareOfsted "Good" ratedCommunity focused

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Session types

Sessional, Full day care, Mini days, Wrap-around care, School pick up/drop-offs

Opening hours

9am to 3pm Monday to Friday

Age range

Up to 12 years (contact for specifics)

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Ké Steps Preschool

Last inspected 15 January 2024 · Hayley Ruane

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 welcomed warmly and feel valued. Staff provide comfort to unsettled children, helping them settle quickly. Children are given opportunities to develop their balance and coordination and are encouraged to identify and manage risks in their play.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager and staff focus their curriculum on supporting children
  • s communication and language skills.
  • Staff help children to learn about similarities and differences between themselves and others.
  • The manager has a new staff team and supports them well.
  • The manager and staff reflect on their practice and make changes that allow children to follow their interests.
  • The manager works with other professionals to find out about children
  • s individual needs and how staff can support their progress.

Areas to develop

  • 1help staff to strengthen their interactions with children to support them to understand their own and others feelings and emotions
  • 2support staff to share with parents how they intend to build on their children
  • 3s individual learning and how parents can contribute to this at home.
Inspection #10300960 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager works with other professionals to find out about children's individual needs and how staff can support their progress. This includes providing children with soft balls when they show an interest in throwing, allowing them to do this safely. Staff support children to avoid using barriers in their mouths, to encourage their speaking skills.

Outdoor space

A toy kitchen has been added to the outside area due to children's interests in pretending to cook. This helps children to build on their imaginative skills. The inspector observed the quality of education during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

Inspection history

Date: November 2016

  • January 2024Good
  • January 2018Good
  • March 2017Good
  • November 2016Inadequate

Frequently asked about Ké Steps Preschool

About the setting

Ke Steps Pre-School Ltd registered in 2015 and is situated in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire. The pre-school employs five members of childcare staff. Of these, three hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3, including the manager with early years teacher status. The pre-school provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY485544
Registered person
KE Steps Pre-School Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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