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Key Steps Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2023)
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4.6(8 parent reviews) ·25 Ashcroft Road, Cirencester, GL7 1QZ · Gloucestershire
Number of places
80 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
Gloucestershire

About this day nursery

Key Steps Day Nursery, located in the charming Cotswold town of Cirencester, provides a welcoming and secure environment for children from birth to five years old. Established in 2021, the nursery has quickly gained an excellent reputation, demonstrated by its consistent recognition with the Day Nurseries Top 20 Award for three consecutive years (2023, 2024, and 2025).

The nursery operates 51 weeks a year, with standard hours from 8 am to 6 pm, and offers an extended option from 7:30 am upon request. Situated on Ashcroft Road, it offers convenient access for commuting parents, complemented by on-site parking and secure buggy storage.

Key Steps Day Nursery aims to simplify childcare arrangements for families, focusing on a transparent fee structure without hidden costs. Their approach encompasses comprehensive care, focusing on nutrition, emotional well-being, and safety, reinforced by holding the Millie's Mark accreditation.

They also encourage outdoor exploration and strong communication with parents.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and settle quickly, showing independence and making choices in their play. Staff provide nurturing and caring support, especially to babies, ensuring they feel safe and secure. The setting promotes physical development, mark-making, and prepares children for their next stage of learning, including school.

Award-winning (Day Nurseries Top 20)

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

8am-6pm (extended from 7:30am by request), 51 weeks a year

Age range

Babies up to five years old

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Key Steps Day Nursery

Last inspected 7 June 2023 · Marie Swindells

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children arrive happy and settle quickly, showing independence and making choices in their play. Staff provide nurturing and caring support, especially to babies, ensuring they feel safe and secure. The setting promotes physical development, mark-making, and prepares children for their next stage of learning, including school.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are independent and free to make choices in their play.
  • Staff support children's physical development well, with children enjoying the outside area.
  • Children learn how to be kind, considerate and well mannered due to staff's skilful role modelling.
  • Children behave exceptionally well and have exceptional attitudes to their learning.
  • Parent partnerships are strong, and parents describe staff as kind, friendly and approachable.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to extend all aspects of mathematical concepts to develop children's skills further
  • 2give children more time to process their thoughts while in conversation with them and when asking them questions.
Inspection #10291790 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

This report does not contain information about SEND.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy playing in the outside area, running, riding tricycles, and balancing carefully on equipment. In the outdoor space, children kindly offer to share toys with each other.

Parent Reviews of Key Steps Day Nursery

4.6
(8)
Laura Boot-Handford
5 months ago

What a fantastic nursery. Everyone at Key Steps takes great care and pride in their work. They have been amazing with my son and have watched him develop and grow. Nothing is ever too much and my son has the best time, he looks forward to going each morning. You are always greeted with a smile and a full run down of what they have been up to during the day on pick up.

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Jazz Devall
4 years ago

Absolutely adore all the lovely ladies that work here! My boy joined as it was starting up and he’s loved every second! Amazing at letting you know how your child is through out the time they are there and come pick up time you get a nice clear run through on how they was. Also do some really lovely healthy lunches! Easily recommend them to everyone I know.

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Kayleigh Harris
4 years ago

I could not speak more highly of Key Steps, I would recommend to anyone. Jack started in January and he loves it. His reaction when I drop him off tells me everything I need to know. All of the staff are so friendly and helpful, nothing is too much trouble. I have absolutely no worries leaving jack in the safe hands of all the staff at Key Steps.

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Samantha wright
4 years ago

Julie and her team have been fantastic. The quality of the setting, toys and play areas is very high and the food looks lovely. We have been so pleased since starting here!

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Kay Weller
4 years ago

Absolutely brilliant nursery, fantastic staff who always are full of energy and my daughter adores being here, would recommend to anyone looking for a good nursery with solid ethics based on your child’s growth

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

7 June 2023

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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