ABOUT US

Find out about The NEXT Steps Nursery.

We're OFSTED Outstanding!

Following our inspection in 2023, we continue to be rated as providing childcare which is OFSTED Outstanding in all key areas.

The quality of education; the behaviour and attitude of our/your children; the way we guide children's personal development; the quality of our nursery leadership and management and the way in which we safeguard our/your children has been assessed as providing outstanding high quality care and education for children aged 12 weeks to 5 years.

We achieve this through quality play, both free and adult led, which demonstrably develops independence and self confidence. We respect each child’s individuality and work in close partnership with parents to promote children's wellbeing and development.

Equally, we are committed to safe guarding, the promotion of child welfare and opportunities for each child in our care.

What to Expect at NEXT Steps Nursery

Here at NEXT Steps we provide a place where

Your child can learn, play and have fun with other children in a safe, stimulating and caring environment.
We're staffed by a qualified and experienced childcare team that provides children with the best early years experience.
Your child can enjoy freshly prepared, nutritious meals using local produce wherever possible.
We're designed to fit in with your lifestyle, with flexible sessions and opening hours.
A nursery that gives families the opportunity to be involved in your child’s development and to have a say in how the nursery operates.

Come and See Us at NEXT Steps!

To book a Nursery Tour, please call 0116 2727042.

Alternatively call in and speak to Michaela our Nursery Manager, Deborah Church or Lucy Blanchard our Assistant Nursery Managers who will be able to answer any questions you may have.

To reserve a place for your child please complete an application form and return to the address detailed. You will be informed of availability and places and offered a potential start date.

In the event of a place not being available your child’s name will be added to the waiting list.

The NEXT Steps Way

We Support All Feeding Options

We understand that families make different choices about feeding their children and we are here to support you.

For those who wish to breastfeed, we provide dedicated facilities to make your experience comfortable (please speak to the Nursery Manager for details on the various options available).

If your child requires formula, we routinely provide SMA, Cow & Gate and Aptamil. We are also happy to accommodate other brands if you provide us with one week's notice

Free Nappies

We aim to make things as convenient as possible for families at NEXT Steps. We provide free Papmpers nappies for all children in our care.

If you wish to use Terry Nappies for your child then please speak to the nursery manager at least one week before your child begins nursery so we can ensure we are ready to support this preference.

Daily Routine

Breakfast at nursery will be served from 8:00am-9:00am.

After breakfast and Lunch activities will take place both indoors and outdoors.

Healthy snacks will be offered around 10:00am and 2:00pm. Snacks may be “naughty but nice” at times of celebration such as Birthdays, Christmas, Diwali, Eid and any other important calendar date.

Lunch will be a main meal and pudding served around 12.00 midday. High tea will be around 3:35pm. A vegetarian option is always provided.

Dietary Needs and Allergies: We are committed to ensuring all children enjoy safe and nutritious meals. We cater for dietary requirements and allergies. Please ensure you share any specific needs, allergies, or intolerances your child has with us when you register and we will work closely with you to accommodate them.

Sleep and rest time will usually be in line with your requests and your sleep routine at home. As children get a little older they tend to need a sleep after their lunch. We will work with you to ensure that their routine works with what you have in place at home.

Risk In Play

The lives of children have become much more restricted and controlled over the last 30 years or so, as a result of cultural, social and economic factors. Hence, children’s opportunities to play and explore on their own have decreased noticeably, and they spend more time under adult supervision at home and when out and about.

Many people argue that the built environment as a whole needs to be made more child-friendly if children are to be free to play outside as much as they would like to.

At NEXT Steps, we strongly agree with this idea. We believe children need and want to take risks as they play. Our goal is to provide exciting and challenging environments where children can explore and build their skills. We carefully manage risks to ensure children are safe from serious harm, while still giving them the chance to experience adventurous play.

In short, our play areas offers children challenging, self-directed play experiences.

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