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Step by Step Children's Nursery in Eastbourne

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2025)
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4.8(5 parent reviews) ·St. Elizabeths Church, 266-268 Victoria Drive, Eastbourne, BN20 8QX · East Sussex
Number of places
29 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2025
Local authority
East Sussex

About this day nursery

Step by Step Children's Nursery offers flexible childcare for babies and children aged 7 months to 8 years, operating five days a week from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, year-round except for bank holidays and one week at Christmas. Established in January 2017 in Eastbourne's Old Town, the nursery expanded to Polegate in 2019, serving surrounding areas.

The nursery provides a nurturing and homely environment where children of mixed ages can develop existing skills, build confidence, and become sociable, preparing them for school. Both locations offer nutritious home-cooked meals, fostering social skills and independence.

The Eastbourne nursery on Victoria Drive boasts a large open space and is conveniently located near four schools. The Polegate nursery, a short walk from Polegate School and close to Willingdon and Hailsham Schools, shares the same nurturing ethos and opening hours.

Both nurseries feature baby areas, sensory equipment, and large gardens with climbing equipment, mud kitchens, and digging/planting areas. They have both recently received "Good" ratings from Ofsted.

The nursery encourages prospective families to contact Becky for a visit.

What it's like

Children enter the nursery happily; they settle quickly and enjoy exploring the activities on offer. The atmosphere is calm, and children are engaged. They have positive relationships with staff and approach them when they need reassurance and comfort, which is regularly offered. This helps children to feel safe and secure.

Flexible childcareHome-cooked mealsLarge outdoor spacesNurturing environmentOfsted "Good" rating

Pricing & funding

Charges are based on an hourly rate, with different rates for children under and over two years old. Meals are charged additionally depending on the child's attendance during specific meal times. Fees are billed on a monthly basis.

Funding accepted

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

Good to know

  • Fees are invoiced monthly.
  • Breakfast is charged if the child is present between 7.30am and 8.30am.
  • Lunch is charged if the child is present between 12.00pm and 1.00pm.
  • Tea is charged if the child is present between 4.30pm and 5.30pm.

Key facts

Session types

Morning (9:00am - 12:00pm), Morning with extra hour (9:00am - 1:00pm), Afternoon (12:00pm - 4:00pm), Full day (9:00am - 4:00pm)

Opening hours

7:30am - 5:30pm, 5 days a week, all year round (except bank holidays and 1 week at Christmas)

Food

Nutritious home-cooked meals provided on site

Age range

7 months to 8 years old

Term time / All Year

All Year

Waitlist

Contact to arrange a visit

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Step by Step Children's Nursery

Last inspected 29 January 2025

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children enter the nursery happily; they settle quickly and enjoy exploring the activities on offer. The atmosphere is calm, and children are engaged. They have positive relationships with staff and approach them when they need reassurance and comfort, which is regularly offered. This helps children to feel safe and secure.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well.
  • Children are developing a love of books and reading.
  • Children enjoy being physically active in their play.
  • Partnerships with parents are strong.
  • The leaders and staff recognise the importance of giving children opportunities to develop an understanding of their community.

Areas to develop

  • 1support all staff to have a clear understanding of the curriculum intent, so that their teaching is consistently focused on what they want children to learn
  • 2strengthen staff practice to promote children's awareness of number and shape during their play, and extend their mathematical learning further.
Inspection #10371097 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders and staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well. They make timely referrals and work closely with parents and outside professionals. Leaders ensure targeted plans are implemented, so children receive early intervention.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy being physically active in their play. For instance, children enjoy riding and washing the vehicles in the garden. The outside space inspires them to explore and use their imagination. For example, children enjoy working together to add ingredients as they create mud cakes and drinks in the mud kitchen.

Parent Reviews of Step by Step Children's Nursery

4.8
(5)
Thomas Stewart
11 months ago

Best Nursery. Supportive and Professional Team. Felt like an extension of family, helping raise our 2 Boys from Babies. They were both always excited to go. Highly Recommended.

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Jess Stuart
3 years ago

My son currently attends the nursery and loves it. It doesn't matter what staff member comes the door to greet us, he will go in with open arms. He is learning a lot...eating and drinking independently at a young age, talking more each time he goes and is growing in confidence.

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Mike Hewson
6 years ago

Great nursery, my daughter likes it there. nice weekly themes to aid development curiosity and confidence and communication. friendly and approachable staff. More of a personal touch then the local bigger chains.

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Eszter Kovács
2 years ago

Best nursery ever... They were very kind and helpful. I was afraid when my 11 months old son started there but he loved it. They are very proffesional... 100% recommend

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Mrs Roberts
5 years ago

Super kind and friendly staff, My son loves going there!

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Inspection history

Date: January 2025

  • February 2025Good
  • January 2025Good

Frequently asked about Step by Step Children's Nursery

About the setting

Step by Step Children's Nursery Ltd registered in May 2023. The nursery is located in Eastbourne, East Sussex. They open from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The nursery receives early years funding for children aged two-, three- and four-years-old. There are 8 staff, 6 of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above.

URN
2731597
Registered person
Step by Step Children's Nursery Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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