Business Details
16 Years
experience
Trusted Child Care Services in Bury
Established in 2010, First Steps Nursery provides high-quality childcare and education for children in Bury and surrounding areas. Our setting accommodates 146 children and combines excellent indoor and outdoor facilities with a curriculum aligned to the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework. We prioritise child-centred, holistic care in a secure, stimulating environment designed to foster development and learning through play. Our fully-trained staff deliver tailored programmes that maximise learning opportunities while maintaining strong partnerships with parents and carers. With a dedicated team committed to continuous professional development, we ensure children receive nurturing support to reach their full potential.Our facilities include age-appropriate play equipment, sensory rooms, and extensive outdoor spaces for safe exploration. We follow robust safeguarding practices and maintain 100% paediatric first aid coverage across our team. The management team is supernumerary to uphold exceptional standards of care. Our menus feature nutritious meals using quality-branded products, supporting healthy eating habits. We offer flexible booking options with operating hours from 7:30am to 6:00pm, 52 weeks a year.
Services
Babies Care
Toddler Programs
Pre-School Education
Sensory Room Activities
Holiday Club
Healthy Meal Provision
Outdoor Play Facilities
Parent Partnerships
Special Educational Needs Support
Professional Development
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- Experienced team with decades of combined childcare expertise
- Ofsted-registered setting with outstanding feedback from parents
- Modern facilities featuring sensory rooms and secure outdoor play areas
- Nutritious meals prepared using quality-branded ingredients daily
- 100% staff paediatric first aid certification exceeding statutory requirements
What people say
Dedicated staff
Excellent facilities
Strong parent partnerships
Nutritious meals
Secure environment
Services
Babies Care
Our baby room provides nurturing care for infants aged 0-18 months. Specially trained staff follow individual routines for feeding, sleeping and development. The environment features age-appropriate resources to stimulate sensory development and motor skills. Each baby has a designated key person to ensure consistent, personalised care.
Toddler Programs
For children aged 18-36 months, our toddler programs balance structured activities with free play. Staff facilitate social development through group interactions while supporting individual learning journeys. The curriculum focuses on language development, fine motor skills and early numeracy concepts through play-based learning.
Pre-School Education
Our pre-school provision prepares children for formal education through structured learning activities. Qualified practitioners deliver literacy, numeracy and problem-solving activities aligned with EYFS requirements. The program develops independence, social skills and creative thinking to ensure smooth transition to primary school.
Sensory Room Activities
Our dedicated sensory room offers immersive experiences for children of all abilities. Multisensory equipment supports sensory integration, emotional regulation and cognitive development. Activities are tailored to individual needs, particularly benefiting children with sensory processing difficulties or special educational requirements.
Healthy Meal Provision
We provide three nutritionally balanced meals daily using quality-branded ingredients. Menus follow NHS guidelines for early years nutrition, offering fresh fruit, vegetables and whole grains. Special dietary requirements are accommodated with individual meal plans developed in consultation with parents.
Questions
What are your operating hours?
We operate from 7:30am to 6:00pm, 52 weeks a year excluding Bank Holidays.
Do you follow the Early Years Foundation Stage framework?
Yes, all our rooms follow the EYFS framework to ensure comprehensive child development.
How do you support children's dietary needs?
We provide three balanced meals daily and accommodate special dietary requirements with individual plans.
What qualifications do your staff hold?
All staff hold relevant childcare qualifications with regular training updates in safeguarding and first aid.
Can parents visit the nursery?
Yes, we encourage visits. Contact us to arrange a convenient viewing time.
Do you accept childcare vouchers?
Yes, we accept childcare vouchers as a payment method for our services.
