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Steady-Steps Pre-School # Steady-Steps Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Feb 2022) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Rowner County Infant School, Copse Lane, GOSPORT, PO13 0DH · Hampshire Number of places 52 places Age range 1–5 yrs Last inspected Feb 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 Steady Steps Nursery and Pre-School in Gosport provides a stimulating and nurturing environment for children from 9 months up to the term after their third birthday. The nursery focuses on developing key skills through a balanced structure of adult-led activities and free play, fostering curiosity and independence in younger children. For older children in pre-school, the curriculum is designed to promote social skills, problem-solving, early literacy, and creativity, preparing them for school. What it's like Children benefit from being in the care of an exceptional staff team at Steady-Steps Pre-School, receiving the very best support for their learning from inspirational staff with extremely high aspirations. Children thrive at the pre-school, feeling exceptionally safe and secure in the staff's warm and nurturing care, demonstrating exemplary behaviour, and high motivation and engagement. Ofsted Outstanding Child-centred curriculum Makaton Friendly ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.steadysteps.co.uk/admissions) ## Key facts Age range 9 months to 3 years Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Steady-Steps Pre-School Last inspected 14 February 2022 Overall effectiveness Outstanding What it's like to attend Children benefit from being in the care of an exceptional staff team at Steady-Steps Pre-School, receiving the very best support for their learning from inspirational staff with extremely high aspirations. Children thrive at the pre-school, feeling exceptionally safe and secure in the staff's warm and nurturing care, demonstrating exemplary behaviour, and high motivation and engagement. Inspector highlights - Leaders and managers have embraced recent changes to the early years foundation stage, offering extremely well-thought-out learning experiences. - The support staff put in place for children who require additional help for their learning is outstanding. - Children have many opportunities to become engrossed in books and develop a love of reading. - Children can challenge themselves and take appropriate risks as they play, with ample opportunities to develop their physical skills. - Staff offer children amazing learning spaces and opportunities, encouraging them to find out about the diversity of the wider world. Inspection #10108670 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50177637) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Steady-Steps Pre-School Inspection date Feb 2022 Inspection no. 10108670 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50177637)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY364360) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=steady-steps-pre-school-po13-0dh-ey364360) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Staff go 'above and beyond' to ensure parents are confident to leave their children at the pre-school. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The support staff put in place for children who require additional help for their learning is outstanding. Highly individualised plans focus and build on what children can do. Staff form highly effective partnerships with external professionals, ensuring the very highest levels of consistency for children's care and learning. During the COVID-19 pandemic, staff have reflected on what gaps children have in their learning, and a highly innovative series of planned learning opportunities in small groups, and through individual support, have targeted the weaker areas. The support staff offer for children's communication and social skills is exceptional. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided indoors and outside and assessed the impact this was having on children's learning. Children can challenge themselves and take appropriate risks as they play, for example, climbing ladders to post balls and riding bikes over uneven ground in the forest area. ## Parent Reviews of Steady-Steps Pre-School 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLJb03KITgVSTtVhATPTo40mBp8ZGBU3m1AA9QN8PyWsrYMUQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Daria Klim 4 months ago If you look for inspiring place that let children discover this world true all the sense, this is the place! I absolutely love this place the teachers - all. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25GTVZsTkRZMUZ2YVROamRERkhhV1pXVW5sVVJYYxAB!2m1!1s0x4874679a139c51bf:0xc413ba436be3c55b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVEBQenPFJ_5ImDwWU5S6dqbBY2Hq_cOnuGbZJ3YkhkYm2quAkT=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Shelagh Jewell 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURoN05HS3BRRRAB!2m1!1s0x4874679a139c51bf:0xc413ba436be3c55b) Reviews from Google for Steady-Steps Pre-School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=14128841254727042395&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: February 2015 - January 2022 Outstanding - February 2015 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Steady-Steps Pre-School ### How many children are on roll at Steady-Steps Pre-School? ### What strengths were highlighted for Steady-Steps Pre-School? ### Which funding entitlements does Steady-Steps Pre-School accept? ### What are the fees at Steady-Steps Pre-School? ### Which curriculum approach is used at Steady-Steps Pre-School? ### Is Steady-Steps Pre-School a day nursery or preschool? ### How did Steady-Steps Pre-School do at its last Ofsted inspection? ## Nearby day nurseries in GOSPORT Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Steady-Steps Pre-School. - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.4 mi ### Rosie's Little Blessings Nursery Gosport · PO13 9UA ](/nursery/rosie-s-little-blessings-nursery-limited-po13-9ua-2747729) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Spoonbill Under 3's Gosport · PO13 9SG ](/nursery/spoonbill-under-3-s-po13-9sg-ey374116) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Swan Pre-School Gosport · PO13 9SG ](/nursery/swan-pre-school-po13-9sg-109792) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Seahawk Under Fives Gosport · PO13 9RJ ](/nursery/seahawk-under-fives-po13-9rj-ey546951) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Badgers Pre-School Gosport · PO13 0JN ](/nursery/badgers-pre-school-po13-0jn-507949) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Little Explorers Nursery and Pre-school Gosport · PO12 4BG 3.3(9 reviews) ](/nursery/little-explorers-nursery-and-pre-school-ltd-po12-4bg-ey448927) [See all nurseries in GOSPORT →](/search?q=GOSPORT) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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