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Mini Steps Daycare Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2024)
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5.0(17 parent reviews) ·70-78 Collingdon Street, Luton, LU1 1RX · Luton
Number of places
45 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2024
Local authority
Luton

About this day nursery

Ministeps Nursery focuses on cultivating each child's potential through exceptional care and diverse learning experiences. The nursery aims to provide a path to success for every child, fostering confidence and individual abilities through engaging play-based activities.

Their garden is designed as an outdoor classroom, offering extensive opportunities for exploration and discovery of the natural world. They are committed to supporting families with various government funding options, including Tax-Free Childcare, and provide detailed information on how to utilise these schemes for childcare fees.

Monthly fees are calculated by annualising weekly attendance and dividing by 12, with payments due in advance at the beginning of each month. Additional charges for consumables, meals, and extracurricular activities are integrated into the fees, with options for parents to discuss opting out if desired.

The nursery has a minimum attendance requirement of three full days per week and does not offer fee reductions for absences due to holidays or sickness. They also offer stretched Early Years Funding, adapting term-time provisions to cover 51 weeks of the year.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and are keen to come into the nursery, quickly forming warm and trusting relationships with staff. They enjoy outdoor learning, exploring, being active and sharing books. Children play and share, forming strong friendships and responding well to staff support.

Play-based learningOutdoor learning environmentGovernment funding support

Pricing & funding

Charges are billed monthly in advance, calculated over 51 weeks of the year. Sessions are offered as full days (8am-6pm) with a minimum requirement of three days per week. Funded children are subject to additional weekly charges for food, consumables, and activities.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Fees are calculated by multiplying the weekly fee by 51 and dividing by 12.
  • Payments must be made on the first of each month, in advance.
  • Minimum booking requirement of 3 full days per week.
  • No fee reductions or refunds are given for absence due to sickness or holidays.
  • Nursery is closed during the Christmas period.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday all year round from 7.30am until 6.30pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Mini Steps Daycare Nursery

Last inspected 6 June 2024 · Jill Hardaker

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 arrive happy and are keen to come into the nursery, quickly forming warm and trusting relationships with staff. They enjoy outdoor learning, exploring, being active and sharing books. Children play and share, forming strong friendships and responding well to staff support.

Inspector highlights

  • Children arrive happy and are keen to come into the nursery.
  • Children quickly form warm and trusting relationships with their designated key persons.
  • Outdoor learning is especially enjoyed by both babies and children.
  • Children play and share with each other and are forming strong friendships.
  • Staff provide a language-rich environment full of songs, rhymes and stories.

Areas to develop

  • 1review the organisation and teaching offered through group times with an aim to consistently support all children to sustain high levels of learning and engagement
  • 2extend opportunities to support children to understand and celebrate their similarities and differences and to learn more about each other's families and communities.
Inspection #10344262 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

their children receive high-quality care and education.

staff keep them regularly informed about their children's development and they know how to help with their learning at home.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders make swift referrals to other professionals when they become concerned about a child's development. This helps to ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive the timely and specialist help they require.

Outdoor space

Outdoor learning is especially enjoyed by both babies and children. They have many opportunities to explore, be active and to sit quietly sharing books with adults.

Parent Reviews of Mini Steps Daycare Nursery

5.0
(17)
Larisa Hodor
2 months ago

I am very pleased with this nursery, which my daughter has been attending since last year. She is always happy to go there and comes home cheerful as well. I especially appreciate that she always comes home clean and well cared for. The teachers pay close attention to the children, both during playtime and mealtimes, which gives me great peace of mind. We speak our native language at home, so I am very happy that she is already picking up many English words and learning different English songs and games. The nursery organizes many interesting activities that the children truly enjoy. Communication with the teachers is very good and easy, especially through WhatsApp. Thank you for everything.

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Elena Eremia
3 months ago

Mini Steps has been an amazing nursery for my daughter. The staff are so caring, patient, and supportive, and they truly treat the children like family. I’ve seen such a positive change in my daughter’s confidence, learning, and happiness since she started. Knowing she is safe, loved, and well looked after every day gives me complete peace of mind. I couldn’t recommend Mini Steps enough to any parent.

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Alina Dobrin
3 months ago

Mini Steps Nursery is a wonderful place where children feel safe, happy, and encouraged to grow. The teachers are caring, patient, and truly dedicated to each child’s development. They create a warm and nurturing environment that helps children build confidence, independence, and social skills. The activities are well-structured, creative, and educational, supporting both learning and play. Communication with parents is excellent, and it’s clear that the staff genuinely cares about the well-being and progress of every child. I highly recommend Mini Steps to any parent looking for a supportive and high-quality early education environment.

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Katarzyna Nowicka
5 months ago

If you looking for a place where your child will go with a smile very morning , you have found it! There is not a better day care then Mini Steps. Two of my little ones are part of this amazing family. The devotion , love and attention those ladies providing is beyond amazing. My son will walk in with a smile every day, because he know he is safe and will have lots of fun. He eat every meal without questioning. The amount of events organised during term is endless. Bouncy castless , swimming on hot summer days , theme parties, topics of the week and many more. I would highly recommend to anyone.

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Hamida Begum
3 years ago

My daughter didn't have the best experience with the first nursery I sent her too. I then came across Mini steps nursery page on Instagram, loved the cleanliness and layout of the nursery so I got in touch with them straight away. Being extra cautious based on previous experience leaving my daughter traumatised. Although its 11 miles away from where I live, I was glad I came across this nursery. From the first day I met mini steps staff I felt comfortable as they were so reassuring and comforting towards meeting my childs needs. They settled her in beautifully and she now loves going to nursery and has developed many skills whilst being there. The staff always make effort with parents and families too. They did a beautiful afternoon tea for mothers day and also made fathers day really special! Lets not forget the endless parties they do for the children too! They have really good educational and fun activities through out the whole day which I witnessed whilst settling my child in. Good lunch and snacks provided for children too. I would definitely recommend this nursery to everyone. Keep up the fantastic work! ❤

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Inspection history

Date: June 2024

  • July 2024Good
  • June 2024Good

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