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Small Steps Pre-School

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4.5(2 parent reviews) ·North Kidlington School, Benmead Road, Kidlington, OX5 2DA · Oxfordshire
Awaiting first Ofsted inspection. This is a newly registered provider (registered July 2024). Ofsted has not yet carried out its first inspection, so no rating is available.
Number of places
26 places
Age range
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Last inspected
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Local authority
Oxfordshire

About this day nursery

Small Steps Day Nursery in Kidlington focuses on nurturing children's natural curiosity through engaging activities and hands-on learning, helping them develop into confident individuals who can make sense of the world around them. The nursery places a high priority on safeguarding, with all staff members trained by the Oxfordshire Safeguarding Children Partnership.

They also provide comprehensive information and support regarding various government funding options for childcare, including the 15 and 30 hours schemes for 2, 3, and 4-year-olds. The nursery offers flexible session times to accommodate diverse needs and stretches funding across the year to provide consistent care.

While they are a day nursery, they also operate a pre-school at a separate location. Currently, there is a waiting list for places, with limited availability until at least January 2027.

Our ethos

Small Steps Pre-School nurtures children's natural curiosity through engaging activities and hands-on learning, helping them develop into confident individuals who can make sense of the world around them.

Nurturing CuriositySafeguarding FocusFlexible Funding OptionsDay Nursery and Pre-School

Pricing & funding

Fees are based on an hourly rate for hours taken over the funded entitlement, with rates split by age band and capped at a maximum daily charge. Sessions include snacks, but parents must provide a packed lunch. Optional activities like dance classes incur an extra weekly fee.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Snacks are included in the session price.
  • Parents must provide a packed lunch for their child.
  • Optional extra activities, such as dance classes, incur additional charges.

Key facts

Waitlist

There is a long waiting list with no availability until January 2027.

Parent Reviews of Small Steps Pre-School

4.5
(2)
Tudor S
3 years ago

Words are simply not enough to describe what we experienced during the time our son went there...pureley amazing. Professional and friendly staff to say the least, we were lucky to have our son with them for the best part of 2 and 1/2 years and most definitely would recommend this nursery for everyone who is having a think about were to go with their children in Kidlington. I'm not sure if names are allowed in this sort of reviews but I simply cannot restrain myself, therefore Becca,Karen,Lucy,Camilla,Hatty,Susan(+the rest of your team)Thank you! Your efforts have been noticed and greatly appreciated, you all are amazing at what you do and we will remember the Small Steps forever.

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Gwen D.
3 years ago

Had a visit with my daughter to possibly enrol my granddaughter for the next year. A small friendly place with happy staff. We liked it. Really nice garden. It is a very small nursery but seems well organised

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