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Major Steps Childcare # Major Steps Childcare Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2024) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Tropicana House, Newquay Road, St. Columb Major, TR9 6TJ · Cornwall Number of places 45 places Age range 1–5 yrs Last inspected Nov 2024 Local authority Cornwall About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Major Steps Childcare, operating since 2022 in St. Columb Major, offers a nurturing environment for children aged 1-8 years, open Monday to Friday from 8 am to 6 pm all year round. The nursery prides itself on welcoming parents and children warmly, fostering a sense of value through engaged conversations with staff. The dedicated team demonstrates a deep understanding of each child's unique learning needs, facilitating significant progress and development. Children are encouraged to develop independence, from helping themselves to breakfast to tidying up. The setting has a clear vision for learning, with staff collaboratively planning activities that broaden children's understanding of the world, including engaging trips to the beach and theatre, and exciting visits from zoo animals and even an ice-cream van. Outdoor learning is a key feature, where children engage in physical play, using wheelbarrows for construction and learning about safe risk-taking with natural materials. The nursery places a strong emphasis on literacy development through a "book of the week" and easy access to a variety of books, while also supporting communication and language skills with visual prompts and specialist input for children requiring additional support. What it's like Parents and children are welcomed warmly to the setting and engage in conversation with staff, which makes them feel valued. Staff know children and families well and have a good understanding of how to support every child's unique learning needs. Children show good independence skills, helping themselves to breakfast and tidying up their plates. Warm welcome Tailored learning Outdoor adventures Literacy focus Community engagement Strong partnerships ## Key facts Opening hours 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. Term time / All Year All Year Established 2022 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Major Steps Childcare Last inspected 1 November 2024 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 Parents and children are welcomed warmly to the setting and engage in conversation with staff, which makes them feel valued. Staff know children and families well and have a good understanding of how to support every child's unique learning needs. Children show good independence skills, helping themselves to breakfast and tidying up their plates. Inspector highlights - The setting has a clear intent for children's learning, and staff work together to understand its meaning for their practice. - Staff plan activities to support children's understanding of the world and community, including trips to the beach and theatre, and visits from zoo creatures and an ice-cream van. - Children gain good literacy skills through a 'book of the week' and independent access to a range of books. - Staff interactions support children in developing communication and language skills, with visual prompts and training from outside agencies. - The setting successfully works in partnership with parents, who are very complimentary about the care and support their children receive. Areas to develop - 1 support staff so that they are all consistent in helping children think through problems themselves before offering solutions. Inspection #10363591 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50263630) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Major Steps Childcare Inspection date Nov 2024 Inspection no. 10363591 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50263630)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2691667) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=major-steps-childcare-tr9-6tj-2691667) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff seek information and training from outside agencies so that they can help any children who are struggling with their language and communication development. This has supported children to make significant progress and even catch up before starting school. Outdoor space Children enjoy being physical outdoors. They play together using wheelbarrows to move foam construction bricks, and in the construction area, staff explain how to lift and move tree branches safely, giving children the opportunity to learn about challenging themselves and taking risks. ## Parent Reviews of Major Steps Childcare 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJv2XX-VRLvUAdUnbVDBspqtRhY9x9ogdOKBkB1_dlBKA08XA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Suzy Sharp 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNnNWV5Wm5nRRAB!2m1!1s0x486b12afd5e4fcd1:0x27bd08a692721fa8) Reviews from Google for Major Steps Childcare. 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