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Single Steps Nursery # Single Steps Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2022) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Convent of St. Lucy, Medstead Manor, ALTON, GU34 5LL · Hampshire Number of places 35 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2022 Local authority Hampshire 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 Single Steps Nursery in Medstead offers early years education for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Open Monday to Friday from 8 am to 6 pm, the nursery provides a secluded and natural environment, emphasising outdoor learning and exploration. The curriculum is built upon the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, tailoring learning experiences to individual children's interests, whether that's painting, storytelling, or playing in the mud. The educational philosophy is centred on "Love, Learn, Live," fostering a love for the world, a curiosity for learning, and the ability to apply knowledge to everyday life. The nursery aims to build confidence, self-esteem, and independence, preparing children for their transition to school. Extra-curricular activities include "Dough Disco" for fine motor skills, "Boogie Mites" for musical development, "Sing and Sign" for communication, and a strong Forest School programme. The dedicated team, led by founder Ophea Waite-Uden and manager Stephanie Strydom, brings extensive experience and a passion for early years education, creating a nurturing and supportive environment where children can thrive and develop into well-rounded individuals. Our ethos Single Steps Nursery's mission is to provide an ideal educational foundation within an inclusive and caring environment. Their educational ethos is based on three principles: Love, Learn, Live. They aim to instil a love for the world, respect for others, and a love of learning, encouraging enquiring minds. The nursery teaches children to apply their learnings and qualities to daily life, enabling them to live richer, more fulfilling lives. They believe in fostering confidence, self-esteem, and independence, preparing children for their educational journey ahead. What it's like Children enjoy coming to this inclusive and nurturing nursery. Children happily enter and they are greeted by the highly attentive staff, who know the children and families well. Children have a wide choice of activities to choose from that incorporate their interests. Children demonstrate excellent manners and behave exceptionally well throughout the session. They have extremely positive attitudes to learning. Nature-based learning Forest School Experienced team Individualised learning Play-based curriculum ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Single Steps Nursery Inspection date Jun 2022 Inspection no. 10233467 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50188088)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2557155) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=single-steps-nursery-gu34-5ll-2557155) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Session types full day, half day (ad-hoc) Food Not specified Established 2019 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Single Steps Nursery Last inspected 7 June 2022 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children enjoy coming to this inclusive and nurturing nursery. Children happily enter and they are greeted by the highly attentive staff, who know the children and families well. Children have a wide choice of activities to choose from that incorporate their interests. Children demonstrate excellent manners and behave exceptionally well throughout the session. They have extremely positive attitudes to learning. Inspector highlights - The manager, who is the owner, has a clear vision for the nursery and is passionate about developing a strong inclusive culture. - The leadership team is strong, and the manager and deputy work well together. - Children display extremely high levels of respect towards each other and staff. - Partnerships with parents are positive. - The special educational needs coordinator (SENCO) works with staff to quickly and efficiently identify where children may need additional support. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to consistently recognise opportunities to challenge and further build on children's learning and independence. Inspection #10233467 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50188088) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents describe how happy their children are at nursery and how supportive staff are to them. > Parents state that they value the quick response they receive from the manager to their communications, and share how they enjoy receiving information about their children daily. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The special educational needs coordinator (SENCO) works with staff to quickly and efficiently identify where children may need additional support. Staff all have a good knowledge of children's individual plans and provide a consistent approach to support these. The SENCO closely monitors children's progress and development, working closely with parents and other professionals to enable these children to make the best possible progress. Outdoor space Children are given time to enjoy discovering and exploring flowers and insects on their walk to the forest-school area. They learn about the dangers of prickles on plants and staying safe in the woods. Children climb fallen trees and swing on tyre swings. ## Parent Reviews of Single Steps Nursery 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVGwHdl3R1k79BBkrY5Kbvexm993FbOQQ2IlxObLa36KdHzF4A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) ANYA VAN DEN BERG a year ago Our daughter attended from age 2 through to 4 years old. The nursery is one of a kind, Ophea and her staff have so much passion and ensure the children experience a wide range of activities within the beautiful private grounds each day. Our daughter still talks fondly of her experiences at Single Steps and we would highly recommend the nursery to any parents looking for something truly special. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNydEtiMmJREAE!2m1!1s0x48743d9b00844955:0xafe7ba43316422d6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJOcom0VwwKK-zKXQhz7KSdKuSNbA_ZE9UjGQIeEs9SwKEEUA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Tim Welch 5 years ago My daughter has attended this nursery for 2 years. An amazing little nursury, set in beautiful grounds with an excellent and caring team under Ophia's leadership. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN5cXFqaDVnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48743d9b00844955:0xafe7ba43316422d6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXx_8Q1XjwiSge3nuO4nNTwIohNMeQI_aaKpGyv19fl3Ag0uujZ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) JAMES GRANGER a year ago Fantastic staff. Great location and facilities. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNBOXZ2R3VRRRAB!2m1!1s0x48743d9b00844955:0xafe7ba43316422d6) Reviews from Google for Single Steps Nursery. 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