Small Step's World

About this day nursery

Small Step's World, established in 2021, is a childcare setting located in London, E6 2LA, operating from Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm, all year round. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted at its latest inspection on 19/04/2023, the nursery offers a warm and welcoming environment where children happily settle into daily routines and form strong attachments with staff.

The dedicated team caters to children aged 2 to 4 years, providing a varied and engaging curriculum tailored to individual interests and developmental needs. Children are keen to participate in activities, showing positive attitudes to learning and making good progress, especially in social and language skills, which aids their transition to school.

Staff excel in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who speak English as an additional language (EAL), working closely with parents and engaging with other professionals when needed. Communication and language skills are well promoted through new vocabulary, descriptive words, and visual aids.

The nursery also effectively develops literacy skills, with younger children enjoying stories and older children learning phonics. Opportunities for physical development are abundant, with children enjoying activities like riding bikes and scooters, and staff actively enhancing outdoor play to make it more engaging.

The diverse staff team reflects the local community, introducing children to various cultural celebrations and fostering a broader understanding of the world.

What it's like

Children enter the nursery happily and quickly settle into the routines of the day. Staff are warm and welcoming, getting to know children well and providing a varied and interesting curriculum that follows children's interests. Children make good progress in their learning and gain skills that aid their eventual move to school.