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One Small Step Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2022)
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4.6(5 parent reviews) ·1-2 Northfield Lane, Horbury, WF4 5DW · Wakefield
Number of places
37 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2022
Local authority
Wakefield

About this day nursery

One Small Step Day Nursery, located on Northfield Lane in Horbury, offers childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Conveniently situated on a main road leading to Wakefield City Centre, it provides an ideal drop-off point for parents with older children attending nearby schools.

The nursery is registered for up to 37 children and offers flexible and affordable childcare solutions, including full-time, part-time, and wraparound care. They also accept government-funded places.

The nursery is committed to providing exceptionally high standards of care and education, following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework to ensure activities are interesting, educational, stimulating, and fun. Parents are encouraged to arrange a personal viewing and discuss their specific requirements with the nursery manager.

Our ethos

One Small Step was opened with an aim to create a nursery where parents feel completely relaxed and confident to leave their child in the knowledge that they will be cared for in a safe and secure environment. We provide exceptionally high standards of childcare and education for all children. Children are supported in various ways including: good role modelling, interaction, scaffolding, observation and assessments. We follow the Governments Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in order to offer a programme of activities that are interesting, educational, stimulating and fun. A warm and welcoming atmosphere awaits your child.

What it's like

Parents and children are very much welcomed and valued in this highly inclusive nursery. Staff and parents consider themselves to be 'one big family'. Staff's warm and supportive approach contributes to the remarkable confidence and sense of belonging that children show.

EYFS curriculumWraparound careFlexible childcare optionsGovernment funded places accepted

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Session types

full time, part-time, wraparound care, 3 day sessions

Opening hours

7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday

Age range

3 months and 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for One Small Step Day Nursery

Last inspected 11 February 2022 · Clare Wilkins

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Parents and children are very much welcomed and valued in this highly inclusive nursery. Staff and parents consider themselves to be 'one big family'. Staff's warm and supportive approach contributes to the remarkable confidence and sense of belonging that children show.

Inspector highlights

  • Managers plan a broad and balanced curriculum that includes experiences for children across all areas of learning.
  • Staff identify possible gaps in children's learning at an early stage and work with professionals and parents to get children the help they need.
  • Children listen well and pay attention to staff, enjoying frequent stories, rhymes and songs.
  • Relationships with parents are superb, with staff sharing detailed information to make them successful partners in their child's learning.
  • Managers use additional funding well to support eligible children, helping quieter children form friendships.
  • Staff understand how children's experiences affect their behaviour and have a positive approach to managing challenging behaviour.
  • Children learn about the world around them through regular outings, developing respect for different lifestyles and cultures.
  • Staff teach children about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle, including nutrition and oral health.

Areas to develop

  • 1increase staff's awareness of children who may need help to take part in self-chosen play and engage more effectively in their learning
  • 2enhance staff's already good teaching to give children more time and opportunities to answer questions and practise new words
Inspection #10174488 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff identify possible gaps in children's learning at an early stage. The manager and staff work alongside other professionals to get children the help they need, with the close involvement of parents.

Outdoor space

Pre-school children work together with their friends during play. They stack tyres and planks to make a walkway in the garden.

Parent Reviews of One Small Step Day Nursery

4.6
(5)
Hannah Binns
2 months ago

A nursery that cares, has skilled staff, a manager so on it and all go above and beyond. They helped me and my daughter with many things since she’s started here. Very impressed and grateful

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Olga Petrova
a year ago

Amazing nursery,my little one is so happy there,just running there in the morning and don't want to go home after.They do loads of different activities with kids.Highly recommended.

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Lynsey Bacon
9 years ago

Fantastic team of people who care for the children in a fun, safe environment. The staff are lovely and supportive and willing to help with any needs your child may have. My son spent a very happy 4 years with them. I have no hesitation on recommending One Small Step Nursery.

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Keiron Brierley
3 years ago

one small step for man, one giant leap to make sure you don't stand on little kids

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

11 February 2022

Good

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

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Frequently asked about One Small Step Day Nursery

About the setting

One Small Step Day Nursery re-registered in 2017 and is located in Horbury, Wakefield. The nursery operates all year round, except for bank holidays, a week in August, and a week at Christmas. There are 11 staff in total, of whom 10 hold a relevant early years qualification at level 3 or above. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY554425
Registered person
One Small Step Day Nursery Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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