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About Us

About First Steps Day Nursery
  • First Steps is an Ofsted-rated Day Nursery situated in the village of Maxey, just a short drive from the city of Peterborough. We’re a team of dedicated childcare professionals who strive to provide a safe, relaxed and fun environment for children aged between six weeks and five years.

    If you’re looking for a placement for your child, contact our team or book a tour.

    Find Out More About First Steps

    First established in January 1989, we’re proud to offer every child a peaceful and nurturing environment along with varied activities to encourage their social development and curiosity for learning.

    Our quiet, safe setting in the pretty village of Maxey in Cambridgeshire is conveniently located just a short drive from Peterborough.

    We can accept placements for children between the ages of six weeks and five years. Your child will be able to access both indoor and outdoor activities. With our garden and surrounding woodlands, your child can connect with nature and enjoy the health benefits of fresh air and exercise. A diverse selection of food is also freshly prepared each day. .

  • Our Rooms

    We have a range of rooms purposely designed to create a peaceful and productive environment for the various age groups we look after.

    • Butterflies: 0-18 months
    • Bumblebees: 2-3 years
    • Dragonflies: 3-4 years
    • Discovery Room: 2-4 years
      This is our designated breakfast room and is also used for a range of activities including reading and playing music.
    • We have a garden too!
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    • Our Ethos

      We’re dedicated to providing high quality childcare and a hassle-free experience for parents. We know that you’re busy, and you always want what’s best for your child. That’s why we work hard to deliver excellent childcare, with the below being just some of the highlights:

      • We’re proud to offer a range of funding options for working families, including a minimum of 15 hours.
      • 5-star hygiene rating by the Food Standards Agency.
      • Flexible settling-in approach that reduces the anxieties of transitioning from home to nursery.
      • Our site in Maxey is secure and safe, with a quiet, rural setting.
      • Awarded “Best Professional Service Provider” in Deeping’s 2022 Business Awards.
      • High Quality Childcare

        To provide high quality childcare, where each child is valued and encouraged to obtain their full potential.

      • Education Development

        We do everything we can to enhance the development and education of pre-school children.

      • Safe Environment

        We strive to provide a homely, safe, happy, secure and stimulating environment for children.

      • Working With Parents

        We work with parents to establish an effective partnership between home and nursery.

    • Reviews from Parents

      Here are a few reviews from parents of past and present children!

      Enjoyable

      ★★★★★
      My child enjoys coming to nursery especially when they go on walks down the lane to see the animals. She settled well into the new room and she talks fondly of the staff.
      - A T

      Lovely Staff

      ★★★★★
      My son attended this lovely village nursery once a week. He settled in quickly and loved the staff. A great outdoors area that is used to the full potential. Frequent walks around the village and visits to the park which my son loved. Activities always taking place to help with the children's development (and plenty of fantastic arts/crafts coming home!). My son really enjoyed his time at First Steps and he developed leaps and bounds while in the setting. Would definitely recommend First Steps especially to families with children who love being outdoors.
      - Gillian

      Supportive & Lovely

      ★★★★★
      Both our sons were at First Steps Nursery from babies through to leaving for school, meaning we've had a relationship with the lovely staff there for the last seven years. The nursery has been supportive throughout, catering to our youngest son's speech delay and engaging with external professionals where necessary. We always felt confident that our children were well looked after and most importantly were very happy in the setting. There was a lot of feedback during each development stage and we like to look back on all the photographs and saved little comments that were recorded over the years.
      - Lisa C

    • Meet our qualified, friendly and dedicated team of nursery practitioners.

      Meet The Team

    • JANET

      Hello! My Name is Janet. I am the Manager here at First Steps and have worked here for 16 years. As a team we provide a high-quality level of childcare, where each child is valued and encouraged to obtain their full potential. We provide a safe, happy and secure environment for your children. I love my job, especially building relationships with the children and their families. It’s lovely watching the children grow and develop into confident girls and boys ready for school.

    • SUE

      My name is Sue, I work within the nursery as the nursery cook. I joined First Steps nearly 5 years ago, previously I worked as a nursery nurse for 10 years. I prepare and cook for all of the children including those with special dietary requirements. I provide well-balanced nutritional meals and plan menus to suit seasonal changes.

    • JANE

      Hi…I’m Jane the new Deputy Manager at First Steps Nursery. Thank you all for the very warm welcome, I’m really looking forward to getting to know all the children and their families. I have spent numerous years working with children and families in the nursery sector and latterly in children’s social care Peterborough.

    • MICHELLE

      My name is Michelle. I started working at First Steps Nursery in 2007. I enjoy craft and messy activities. I like reading stories to the children in my care and supporting them individually throughout the developmental stages of the curriculum.

    • SUSAN

      Hello my name is Susan I have 2 teenagers, a boy and a girl. I enjoy being a relief member of staff at First Steps as I enjoy the variety of working in all of the four rooms so therefore I know all of the children who attend nursery and it is great to see them start in the Butterflies room and finish in Dragonflies ready to start school. I like the fact that all staff have so much experience in childcare.

    • JANE

      I originally came to First Steps 7 years ago, through a childcare agency. I enjoyed the experience so much that I came to work here as a relief member of staff.

    • EMMA

      My name is Emma. I have worked at First Steps just over 9 years. I have 4 key children in the Bumblebees room. I enjoy going for walks to see the animals with the children. I also enjoy being creative through art work and baking. I am a mum to an 8-year-old boy, who also used to attend First Steps.

    • JO

      My name is Jo and I’ve worked at First Steps for 14 years. I love the beautiful rural area we are in and enjoy taking the children on nature walks. I love all aspects of expressive arts and design.

    • LYNNE

      My name is Lynne. I have many years of experience working with children of all ages, but I am currently working with preschool children. I enjoy this very much as every day is different with lots of little minds eager to learn. I am the senior of the room and I am qualified to level 4. I have 2 children and 3 grandchildren. I enjoy live music, theatre and playing the piano.

    • ABI

      Hi, my name is Abi. I am 18 years old and I am a relief member of staff spending time in all rooms of the nursery. Outside of work I enjoy dancing, baking and taking my dog out for walks. I also help out at the local guide unit.

    • DONNA

      Hello, my name is Donna and I have worked at First Steps for several years now. I spend most of my time in the baby room where I provide warm, loving, consistent care ensuring the babies feel safe, happy and secure. In my free time, I enjoy reading books and singing.

    • BECCA

      Hi, my name is Becca. I am an Apprentice Nursery Nurse and have been at First Steps since 2018. I find working with children rewarding and hope to have a long career in childcare. Outside of nursery I enjoy shopping, socialising and spending time with my pets. One of my hobbies is furniture restoration.

    • MIA

      Hello, my name is Mia. I am currently studying at Peterborough University completing an Early Years degree with First Steps being my placement setting. I love interacting with the children and watching them develop in the happy environment First Steps provides.

    • Emily

      My name is Emily. I have worked with children since 2002 and have achieved an NVQ level 3 in Early Years Care and Education. I enjoy doing singing, stories, messy play and craft with the children. I find everyone at First Steps so welcoming and friendly.

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