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Little Step Day Care

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2022)
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5.0(9 parent reviews) ·Marshwood House, 56 Ravensden Road, BEDFORD, MK41 0JY · Bedford
Number of places
48 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2022
Local authority
Bedford

About this day nursery

Little Step Day Care in Bedford appears to be inaccessible through the provided link, as it leads to a security checkpoint rather than the nursery's website. Therefore, detailed information regarding its philosophy, facilities, or specific offerings cannot be extracted at this time.

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What it's like

Children are very settled in the nursery. The atmosphere is calm and relaxed as they happily apply themselves to activities and learning. They build warm and close relationships with staff who guide them in how to behave and make friendships. Children follow routines and instructions, which helps them to manage transitions between outdoor and indoor play with ease.

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Step Day Care

Last inspected 28 July 2022 · Julie Meredith-Jenkins

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 very settled in the nursery. The atmosphere is calm and relaxed as they happily apply themselves to activities and learning. They build warm and close relationships with staff who guide them in how to behave and make friendships. Children follow routines and instructions, which helps them to manage transitions between outdoor and indoor play with ease.

Inspector highlights

  • Leadership of the nursery is strong.
  • The key-person system is effective.
  • Parents comment positively about the nursery.
  • Children are focused and engaged in story and rhyme activities.
  • Children behave well throughout the day in the positive nursery atmosphere.

Areas to develop

  • 1focus the performance management of staff by guiding them to develop consistently high-quality interactions with children that inspire them and encourage their critical thinking skills
  • 2use more consistent opportunities to enhance children\'s counting and number skills, in addition to learning other age-appropriate mathematical skills.
Inspection #10219450 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment positively about the nursery. They value the strong links and effective communication they have with staff.

They are confident that staff know their children well. Parents know what staff are working on with their children which helps them to further support children's development at home.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff quickly highlight any areas where children may be at risk of delay and work together with parents to address those gaps. This means children have consistent and focused support to help them to continue their development.

Outdoor space

Children follow routines and instructions, which helps them to manage transitions between outdoor and indoor play with ease. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

EAL / language support

Children who speak English as an additional language make particularly good progress as they are encouraged and supported to use more than one language.

Parent Reviews of Little Step Day Care

5.0
(9)
Jade Connor
3 months ago

My daughter started here when she turned 1. I was very anxious about sending her to any daycare facility after she had been with me for so long. We were put as ease from the first visit, and it has such a lovely homely feel. She settled in amazingly well and has absolutely thrived since being there. It’s lovely to see her smile and giggle at drop off and pick up! All the staff are soo lovely and friendly and are amazing at what they do! I would recommend to anyone! x

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Stacy
3 months ago

Our little girl has been at Little Steps for a year now and we are really happy with how she has settled in. The staff are brilliant - you can tell they genuinely care for the children. I think what sets Little Steps apart from other nurseries is that it has a 'home from home' family feel - think this is due to the layout of the building, with the rooms not feeling too large and because the owner Jo is so hands on. You will often see her around the nursery, getting stuck in and helping out. What's also struck me is that their staff turnover is low - this is another sign of the great culture at Little Steps as the staff obviously feel valued. I would definitely recommend this nursery to others.

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Holly Brown
3 months ago

After an amazing experience with my eldest at Little Steps, my youngest is now with the ladies full time. I couldn’t bear to send her anywhere else after how well my eldest was looked after and Jo supported us in ensuring that we had a place again. The ladies are all so welcoming and involved in the children. You receive consistent feedback and the app is always update so you can see when your child ate, napped and had their nappy changed which is essential when you’re navigating bed times (does she need 5oz or 8oz at 6pm or 7pm tonight for example!)

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Aleksandra Beska
3 months ago

A lovely nursery with kind, caring staff who made my daughter feel happy and safe. She really loved her time there. The outdoor space is great with lots of room to play, and the setting feels very secure and well away from busy roads, which gave us real peace of mind. A genuinely nice place for children

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Alex Wilson
3 months ago

Little Steps is absolutely amazing! Alfie loves nursery and has progressed fantastically. They always go above and beyond. They have our complete trust. Thank you so much to Jo, Daniella, Fallon, Kaylee & Lacey x

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Inspection history

Date: August 2016

  • July 2022Good
  • August 2016Good

Frequently asked about Little Step Day Care

About the setting

Little Steps Day Care was registered in 2015. The nursery employs nine members of childcare staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY493190
Registered person
Little Steps Day Care Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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