What do parents value about Small Steps Day Nursery and Pre-School?

Parents say there is a calm balance in the nursery. They also value the way children settle quickly, with staff giving reassurance and support at the start of the day.

How does Small Steps Day Nursery and Pre-School support children with SEND?

The special educational needs coordinator identifies gaps in learning and creates tailored plans for closer support. External professionals are involved when extra help is needed, helping children with SEND make progress.

Which funded childcare hours does Small Steps Day Nursery and Pre-School accept?

The nursery accepts 15 hours universal funding for 3 and 4 year olds, 30 hours funding for working parents of 3 and 4 year olds, and 15 hours funding for disadvantaged 2 year olds.

What strengths stand out at Small Steps Day Nursery and Pre-School?

Staff help children settle quickly and feel secure, and the curriculum is shaped around children’s needs and interests. Children also explore unusual resources, build early thinking skills, and learn about emotions through everyday interactions.

Does Small Steps Day Nursery and Pre-School take babies?

The nursery accepts children aged 0 to 4 years, which includes babies and toddlers as well as pre-school children.

How is Small Steps Day Nursery and Pre-School classified by Ofsted?

It is classed as childcare on non-domestic premises and provides full day care.

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Small Steps Day Nursery and Pre-School in Wirral (CH48 5HE)

Ofsted: Good

(Jan 2024)

5.0(2 parent reviews) ·9 Lang Lane, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 5HE · Wirral

Number of places

46 places

Age range

0–4 yrs

Last inspected

Jan 2024

Local authority

Wirral

About this day nursery

Small Steps Day Nursery and Pre-School, established in 2007, provides childcare for children aged 0-4 years in Wirral. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm, and embraces the Curiosity Approach to learning, which encourages children to explore and discover the world around them.

Staff warmly welcome children into a homely environment, ensuring they settle with ease. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed around children's individual needs and interests, providing ample time for them to embed new learning at their own pace.

The dedicated team includes a special educational needs coordinator who develops personalised plans for children with SEND, collaborating with external professionals when necessary to ensure every child achieves their full potential. Parents appreciate the calm and nurturing atmosphere, and are actively involved in their child's learning journey.

What it's like

Staff warmly welcome children into this homely nursery. Children happily part from their parents and settle with ease because they are given reassurance by nurturing staff. Leaders centre the curriculum around children's needs and interests. They carefully organise what they want children to learn and experience as they move through the nursery. Staff give children lots of time to embed new learning at their own pace. Children make good progress.

Homely atmosphereChild-centred curriculumCuriosity ApproachStrong SEND supportCalm environmentEngaging resources

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2007

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Small Steps Day Nursery and Pre-School

Last inspected 31 January 2024

Overall effectiveness

Good

What it's like to attend

Inspector highlights

Staff warmly welcome children into this homely nursery. Children happily part from their parents and settle with ease because they are given reassurance by nurturing staff.
Leaders centre the curriculum around children's needs and interests. They carefully organise what they want children to learn and experience as they move through the nursery. Staff give children lots of time to embed new learning at their own pace.
Staff provide children with authentic and unusual resources that promote their awareness of the awe and wonder of the world.
Children learn about feelings and emotions. Staff help toddlers to acknowledge if they feel happy or sad.
Children's critical thinking and problem-solving skills are developing well.
Toddlers learn to dispense their own water to drink.

Areas to develop

1Support staff to organise group activities in a way that enables children to engage and participate fully.

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Official Ofsted Report

Independent inspection of Small Steps Day Nursery and Pre-School

Inspection date: Jan 2024
Inspection no.: 10308214

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Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

When staff identify gaps in children's learning, the special educational needs coordinator creates a plan to support children more closely. She engages with external professionals to seek additional help as required. This helps children with special educational needs and/or disabilities to achieve.

Parent Reviews of Small Steps Day Nursery and Pre-School

5.0

(2)

james glover

10 months ago

Our Daughter started at Small Steps Lang Lane over a month ago now and she has had the best care imaginable. She is in the baby room and she is absolutely thriving. We get regular updates through the daily diary and the app with photos of the engaging activities she is taking part in. The nursery follows the curiosity approach, and our daughter is making great progress with all of the characteristics of effective learning. The nurturing and home-from-home environment is exactly what we were looking for, and the love our daughter has for Lynsey (her key worker) is evident. We are all looking forward to watching her grow and go through the different rooms!

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Inspection history

Date: June 2007

January 2024Good
March 2018Good
March 2014Good
February 2012Good
June 2007Outstanding

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