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[East Midlands](/search?region=East+Midlands) 4. Little Steps (Higham Ferrers) # Little Steps (Higham Ferrers) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (May 2023) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · 5-7 College Street, Higham Ferrers, RUSHDEN, NN10 8DX · North Northamptonshire Number of places 99 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected May 2023 Local authority North Northamptonshire 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 Little Steps (Higham Ferrers) Ltd, registered in 2008, is an outstanding childcare setting located at 5-7 College Street, Higham Ferrers, RUSHDEN, NN10 8DX. The nursery offers full-day care for children aged 0 to 8 years, operating Monday to Friday, from 7:45 am to 6 pm, for 51 weeks of the year, closing for only one week. The dedicated team of 32 childcare staff, 20 of whom hold early years qualifications between levels 2 and 6, including one with early years teacher status, ensure children receive exceptional care and attention. The curriculum is ambitious and focuses on respectful, nurturing partnerships with staff, children, and parents. Children are encouraged to engage in rich, inspiring experiences, fostering deep engagement in their play and learning about the wider world. The setting is consistently rated Outstanding by Ofsted, including for the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and overall effectiveness at their previous inspection in October 2017. What it's like Children thrive and are at the heart of everything that the staff do at this exceptional nursery. From the moment they arrive, children engage in rich experiences that motivate and inspire them to learn. Children receive the utmost care and attention from staff. Interactions are sensitive and nurturing. As a result, children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in the nursery. Outstanding provision Engaging experiences Nurturing environment Ambitious curriculum ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 7.45am to 6pm Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2008 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Steps (Higham Ferrers) Last inspected 22 May 2023 Overall effectiveness Outstanding What it's like to attend Children thrive and are at the heart of everything that the staff do at this exceptional nursery. From the moment they arrive, children engage in rich experiences that motivate and inspire them to learn. Children receive the utmost care and attention from staff. Interactions are sensitive and nurturing. As a result, children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in the nursery. Inspector highlights - Children thrive and are at the heart of everything staff do, engaging in rich experiences that motivate and inspire them to learn. - Children show a deep engagement in their play, with highly ambitious and carefully planned experiences to introduce them to the wider world. - Children of all ages become absorbed in books that adults read enthusiastically. - The outdoor environment is carefully planned to provide exciting areas for children to explore. - Staff provide children with a wealth of experiences and build on their wonder of the world, extending their knowledge of letters and sounds. - Staff know children very well, planning meaningful activities that extend their learning and practice previously learned skills. - Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour, teaching them about different emotions and the impact of their actions. - The manager is knowledgeable, striving to provide the best care for children and families, and ensures staff receive highly effective support for professional development. Inspection #10286041 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50221014) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Steps (Higham Ferrers) Inspection date May 2023 Inspection no. 10286041 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50221014)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY378109) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-steps-higham-ferrers-ltd-nn10-8dx-ey378109) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff provide outstanding support to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they achieve the best possible outcomes. Support and guidance are offered to parents, and children receive one-to-one support when needed. Other professionals commend the nursery staff for their support to children and families. Outdoor space The outdoor environment is carefully planned to provide exciting areas for children to explore. Children transport water, mix mud, experiment with bubbles, and share books in the tepee. Staff provides a rich set of experiences. ## Parent Reviews of Little Steps (Higham Ferrers) 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIhatJi99a4dUp0s-UMW4mTzpmtkoN9-HT1JmoHeQrLsb08Xw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Julie Guest 8 years ago Very friendly nursery [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRcy1yZl93RRAB!2m1!1s0x4877a32fc484bd61:0x77079333b2366ce7) Reviews from Google for Little Steps (Higham Ferrers). 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