Tiny Steps Nursery and Pre-School

About this early years setting

Tiny Steps Nursery and Pre-School, located in Peterborough, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children starting from 9 months old. Their philosophy celebrates the individual uniqueness of each child, employing diverse teaching methods to provide a personalised approach to learning.

The nursery focuses on unlocking each child's potential through interactive and creative learning experiences. They provide a carefully crafted curriculum designed to be an engaging educational adventure, blending essential building blocks of learning with creativity and curiosity.

This approach aims to build a strong foundation, encouraging young minds to be both knowledgeable and inquisitive. The nursery operates with transparent pricing and no hidden charges, ensuring that consumables and snacks are included in the daily care.

Tiny Steps accepts government funding for both 15 and 30 hours, with sessions available from 07:45 to 17:00, Monday to Friday. The setting includes various sessions throughout the day, including breakfast, morning, afternoon, late, and evening sessions, catering to different family needs.

They emphasise creating a worry-free environment for both children and parents.

Our ethos

At Tiny Steps Nursery and Pre-School, they celebrate the extraordinary uniqueness of each child, weaving a tapestry of diverse teaching methods to ensure a personalised approach that embraces and nourishes each child's distinct way of understanding the world. They believe in unlocking the potential within every tiny individual by offering a dynamic blend of interactive and creative learning experiences.

What it's like

Children arrive at a nurturing and welcoming setting, greeted by staff in each room who show warmth and are friendly. Children settle well within the setting and are confident to explore their environment. Children are keen to explore, be imaginative and lead their play, showing an "I can" approach to learning. Children enjoy experiences that encourage them to build their confidence, independence and resilience, and learn to express their emotions within a safe and nurturing environment.

Pricing & funding

Tiny Steps offers various sessions from 07:45 to 17:00, including breakfast, morning, afternoon, late, and evening sessions. For children under 3 years old, hours not covered by government funding are charged at £8 per hour. For children aged 3–4 years, non-funded hours are charged at £7 per hour. Hot meals are available for £4.26 each, with breakfast and snacks included in the daily care.