--- title: "Step Start Nurseries Braintree — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Step Start Nurseries Braintree, a nursery in Braintree — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Our experience with the nursery has been nothing shy of excellent. We have great relationships with the team members who look after our daughter directly & also other members of staff across the nursery. Through her learning journey at Step Start we have seen so much development in a short space of time and it’s testament to the effort & imagination of the staff in her room. Her days are filled with lots of free play, seasonal activities & structured play/circle time. She has made strong bonds with both staff & peers alike and goes to nursery happy and returns home covered in paint, mud & food - all signs of a fun filled day! Communication between us as parents & staff is at the correct level and we are very happy our daughter has a place at Step Start. Huge appreciation to all the members of the Starting & First Steps rooms.", "datePublished": "2024-01-11T14:28:42.302597Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 1, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "laimonas matukas" }, "reviewBody": "We didn't like the Nursery. They start dressing up my boy in a girl clothing while all girls wasn't dressed at all in a classroom.High charges for unhealthy, unbalanced junk food.Most of the stuf were overweight which resulted passive activities. Not happy.Do not recommend !", "datePublished": "2025-01-19T09:55:52.599844Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 1, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Remi Desouza" }, "reviewBody": "Our son attended Step Start from 2021 to 2023.\nThe last year of his time there my son was continually targeted by two particular children where he was subjected to deep scratch marks which has left a scar on his face, bite marks, pushed out of the play house window, smacked around the face with a shoe.\nMajority of which were all not seen by the members of staff in the room.\n\nStaff members had openly told me they were short staffed and wanted as many parents to complain as possible.\nI had multiple conversations with staff room members and management staff about the ongoing issues and concerns and had raised by concerns around staffing levels.\nIn the end, we were left with no choice but to pull our son out of nursery due to steps not being put into place and the situation not being taken seriously.\nMy son went from being a very happy, outgoing child who wanted to go to nursery, to a child who would without fail cry every morning because he didn't want to go there and would count down the days where he would be at home.\n\nHe was anxious about how other children would treat him when out or when attending settle sessions for his big school.. with the first thing him saying is \"mummy nobody hurt me today\".\n\nI would never send any of my future children to step start purely because of the number of incidents which simply were not seen, children clearly are not monitored properly and the sheer fact they have minimal interest in rectifying the problem or putting strict procedures in place to prevent this from regularly recurring.", "datePublished": "2023-08-10T15:49:09.353288Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 1, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Kate Smoothy" }, "reviewBody": "I would not recommend this nursery for any child with additional needs. For context on what I am detailing below, my son is autistic and mostly non verbal.\n\nOur son attended Step Start for over a year and while initially we were very happy with them, we had several instances such as:\n\n- His nappy not being changed all day. He was clearly changed in the morning and not since. Staff put a nappy change on their log of 4pm to cover themselves as I discovered the cold, full nappy at 5pm - any parent of a child in nappies knows this wouldn’t be the case.\n\n- My son being totally ignored by agency staff as he cried and bled from his face. I was picking him up and saw the entire thing through the window and had to alert staff myself from outside.\n\n- Brand new staff members asking my husband and I how to “deal with” our son without consulting his key person or one plan. Management followed up to apologise and explain she did not follow correct procedure but in my opinion she wasn’t told correct procedure, hence her reaching out to us.\n\n- His 1-to-1 (funded with inclusion funding) left the setting and we were not told. Several weeks later it was “let slip” to us that she had left. When we pulled him out 4 months later, she had not been replaced. From the time she left he was not given any 1:1 sessions despite Step Start claiming funding from the council for his additional support.\n\n- An instance where he was left alone in an enclosed playhouse with other children which resulted in him having his face scratched. The child in question was verbal and because “he told us {your son} hit him first” they felt that was enough to explain the situation. As my child was non verbal he was unable to explain what happened from his point of view but he does not hit at home (including his little brother).\n\n- No acknowledgement from staff (apart from accounts, which seems to be a key interest for Step Start) that my son was leaving after over a year with them or that his 1 to 1 support wasn’t replace in adequate time. This was followed up with the new management recently and we were told we’d receive a formal apology, we haven’t.\n\nI am sharing this review because Step Start because I know other SEN children attend the setting and I want to highlight the completely inadequate care our son received there. Please, if your child already attends this nursery, keep a very close eye on what is and isn’t happening.", "datePublished": "2022-07-28T06:58:20.291373Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 4, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Patricia Real" }, "reviewBody": "My little one is so happy there and has had a really development there. They do plenty of activities and they work with Famly App where you can see most updated info about the little and daily pictures. I'm just missing mother's Day gift to mention some \"special days presents\" or the car park (there's only space for two cars and peak times are a bit messy).", "datePublished": "2023-04-29T20:34:32.743139Z", "inLanguage": "en" } ] }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/step-start-nurseries-braintree-cm7-9rw-2598104#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nurseries", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "East of England", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?region=East%20of%20England" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Step Start Nurseries Braintree", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/step-start-nurseries-braintree-cm7-9rw-2598104" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/step-start-nurseries-braintree-cm7-9rw-2598104#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What outdoor space does Step Start Nurseries Braintree have?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The nursery has a well-resourced garden where children spend time outdoors each day. 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Step Start Nurseries Braintree # Step Start Nurseries Braintree Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2023) · 2.9 (8 parent reviews) · John Ray House, Bocking End, Braintree, CM7 9RW · Essex Number of places 75 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2023 Local authority Essex 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 Step Start Nurseries Braintree fosters a nurturing environment where children from 6 weeks old thrive during their foundational years. The nursery embraces "The One Childhood Approach," ensuring a rich experience that cultivates curiosity, confidence, and a love for learning. Emphasising a smooth transition, they prioritise consistent attendance to encourage strong attachments between children and practitioners, establish routines, build social connections, and support continuous development. Step Start Nurseries is dedicated to a fair and transparent admissions process, guided by statutory requirements and committed to providing high-quality education and care to all children, regardless of their funding source. They actively support various government funding initiatives, helping families navigate the options available to them. With a focus on inclusive and comprehensive early years provision, the nursery aims to create a stimulating and secure setting for every child. Our ethos Step Start Nurseries Braintree embraces "The One Childhood Approach," aiming to cultivate children's curiosity, confidence, and love for learning. They prioritise consistent attendance to foster strong attachments, routines, social connections, and continuous development, creating a stimulating and secure setting for every child. What it's like Children arrive happy at the nursery and readily leave their parents. New children are offered comfort and reassurance building secure bonds with key persons. Children quickly join friends to engage in play, exploring materials in their 'dinosaur swamp' or using imagination to create a doctor's surgery. Accepts children from 6 weeks old Employs "The One Childhood Approach" Prioritises consistent attendance for child development Supports various government funding schemes ## Pricing & funding Charges are based on privately funded places, optional add-ons, and a Beyond Funding Package. Fees vary by the child's age and funding status. Additional charges apply for registration, deposits, holding fees, and late documentation, while specific funded-only places are exempt from registration and deposit fees. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - Registration & Uniform fee is non-refundable for private and Beyond Funding places. - Deposit is required per booked day per week and is credited against the first month's invoice. - Funded-only places via universal entitlement or Early Learning for 2-Year-Olds are exempt from registration fees. - Deferrals of up to 3 months are allowed subject to a monthly holding fee. - An administrative fee applies if enrolment documents are not completed two weeks before the start date. - Optional add-ons are available for food, consumables, enrichment, and extended hours. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Step Start Nurseries Braintree Inspection date Jan 2023 Inspection no. 10230096 Lead inspector Shelly McDougall Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50207878)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2598104) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.stepstart.co.uk/pages/braintree) John Ray House, Bocking End, Braintree, CM7 9RW [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.1/51.5/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Braintree - [Day nurseries in Braintree](/search?q=Braintree) - [Day nurseries in East of England](/search?q=East+of+England) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=step-start-nurseries-braintree-cm7-9rw-2598104) ## Key facts Opening hours 7am until 7pm, Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year. Age range 6 weeks old until the September after their fourth birthday Established 2020 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Step Start Nurseries Braintree Last inspected 12 January 2023 · Shelly McDougall Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children arrive happy at the nursery and readily leave their parents. New children are offered comfort and reassurance building secure bonds with key persons. Children quickly join friends to engage in play, exploring materials in their 'dinosaur swamp' or using imagination to create a doctor's surgery. Inspector highlights - The manager reflects on practice and has worked hard since the last inspection to bring about the necessary changes to improve the nursery. - Children are confident talkers and staff place a strong focus on supporting children's speaking and communication skills. - Children benefit from a broad curriculum that provides activities that follow their interests. - Children are encouraged to be critical thinkers and solve problems. - Children are encouraged to be physically active. They spend time in the well-resourced garden and get fresh air daily. Areas to develop - 1 encourage staff to consistently support children to understand the actions and consequences of their behaviour, to strengthen their knowledge about what is right and wrong - 2 review the organisation of group and story times so that children can remain focused and engaged - 3 encourage the less confident children to contribute and express their ideas during group activities. Inspection #10230096 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50207878) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents say that they have seen the nursery grow in strength since the last inspection. > They feel that the manager makes herself available to them and listens to their thoughts and opinions. > Parents comment that their children are happy in the nursery and that they are pleased with their progress. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children enjoy regular time exploring outside. Staff help them to understand the effects of the weather as the children use paper bags to make kites. Children are encouraged to be physically active, spending time in the well-resourced garden and getting fresh air daily. ## Parent Reviews of Step Start Nurseries Braintree 2.9 (8) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocII0j24NSaasdWvHNozlp9kze5xutkB9RTpxqhDC_NdXZv3NQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Lauren Faulkner 2 years ago Our son attended in 2021 when he was 2.5 years old for 4-5 months before attending preschool & our daughter currently attends at the age of 2. Our experience with the nursery has been nothing shy of excellent. We have great relationships with the team members who look after our daughter directly & also other members of staff across the nursery. Through her learning journey at Step Start we have seen so much development in a short space of time and it’s testament to the effort & imagination of the staff in her room. Her days are filled with lots of free play, seasonal activities & structured play/circle time. She has made strong bonds with both staff & peers alike and goes to nursery happy and returns home covered in paint, mud & food - all signs of a fun filled day! Communication between us as parents & staff is at the correct level and we are very happy our daughter has a place at Step Start. Huge appreciation to all the members of the Starting & First Steps rooms. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNOOElHV3dRRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8f17e0aa7f393:0x61ae7004ca7db263) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWbrwV8ArZCdqCuRwfNyJgLYVqRux8WumLxCcTut5hTAJFTz4ED=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) laimonas matukas a year ago We didn't like the Nursery. They start dressing up my boy in a girl clothing while all girls wasn't dressed at all in a classroom.High charges for unhealthy, unbalanced junk food.Most of the stuf were overweight which resulted passive activities. Not happy.Do not recommend ! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNfLTZMa2d3RRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8f17e0aa7f393:0x61ae7004ca7db263) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJITj7ZD6iwlonc8i4Vpu31_A6EJwhb8RaGRA00g7N7z5uM=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Remi Desouza 2 years ago Our son attended Step Start from 2021 to 2023. The last year of his time there my son was continually targeted by two particular children where he was subjected to deep scratch marks which has left a scar on his face, bite marks, pushed out of the play house window, smacked around the face with a shoe. Majority of which were all not seen by the members of staff in the room. Staff members had openly told me they were short staffed and wanted as many parents to complain as possible. I had multiple conversations with staff room members and management staff about the ongoing issues and concerns and had raised by concerns around staffing levels. In the end, we were left with no choice but to pull our son out of nursery due to steps not being put into place and the situation not being taken seriously. My son went from being a very happy, outgoing child who wanted to go to nursery, to a child who would without fail cry every morning because he didn't want to go there and would count down the days where he would be at home. He was anxious about how other children would treat him when out or when attending settle sessions for his big school.. with the first thing him saying is "mummy nobody hurt me today". I would never send any of my future children to step start purely because of the number of incidents which simply were not seen, children clearly are not monitored properly and the sheer fact they have minimal interest in rectifying the problem or putting strict procedures in place to prevent this from regularly recurring. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNwcTZxQkZREAE!2m1!1s0x47d8f17e0aa7f393:0x61ae7004ca7db263) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUmAmA95hJus_p6AVhp46bULiASsSRwDPnpWwoWut4vpoFOunzD8g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Kate Smoothy 3 years ago I would not recommend this nursery for any child with additional needs. For context on what I am detailing below, my son is autistic and mostly non verbal. Our son attended Step Start for over a year and while initially we were very happy with them, we had several instances such as: - His nappy not being changed all day. He was clearly changed in the morning and not since. Staff put a nappy change on their log of 4pm to cover themselves as I discovered the cold, full nappy at 5pm - any parent of a child in nappies knows this wouldn’t be the case. - My son being totally ignored by agency staff as he cried and bled from his face. I was picking him up and saw the entire thing through the window and had to alert staff myself from outside. - Brand new staff members asking my husband and I how to “deal with” our son without consulting his key person or one plan. Management followed up to apologise and explain she did not follow correct procedure but in my opinion she wasn’t told correct procedure, hence her reaching out to us. - His 1-to-1 (funded with inclusion funding) left the setting and we were not told. Several weeks later it was “let slip” to us that she had left. When we pulled him out 4 months later, she had not been replaced. From the time she left he was not given any 1:1 sessions despite Step Start claiming funding from the council for his additional support. - An instance where he was left alone in an enclosed playhouse with other children which resulted in him having his face scratched. The child in question was verbal and because “he told us {your son} hit him first” they felt that was enough to explain the situation. As my child was non verbal he was unable to explain what happened from his point of view but he does not hit at home (including his little brother). - No acknowledgement from staff (apart from accounts, which seems to be a key interest for Step Start) that my son was leaving after over a year with them or that his 1 to 1 support wasn’t replace in adequate time. This was followed up with the new management recently and we were told we’d receive a formal apology, we haven’t. I am sharing this review because Step Start because I know other SEN children attend the setting and I want to highlight the completely inadequate care our son received there. Please, if your child already attends this nursery, keep a very close eye on what is and isn’t happening. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN1OW8yeWNnEAE!2m1!1s0x47d8f17e0aa7f393:0x61ae7004ca7db263) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUaipktE_DSIOqf2RXThyeicNaCzhPyNBQojkdtk-922wf932Vo=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Patricia Real 3 years ago My little one is so happy there and has had a really development there. They do plenty of activities and they work with Famly App where you can see most updated info about the little and daily pictures. I'm just missing mother's Day gift to mention some "special days presents" or the car park (there's only space for two cars and peak times are a bit messy). [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURScGF6SGlRRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8f17e0aa7f393:0x61ae7004ca7db263) Reviews from Google for Step Start Nurseries Braintree. 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