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!
Butterflies
- 0-18 monthsAges
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Ladybirds
- 18 months – 2 yearsAges
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Bumblebees
- 2 - 3 YearsAges
- 1 to 4Ratio
Dragonflies
- 3 - 4 YearsAges
- 1 to 8Ratio
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.
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 TLovely 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.”- GillianSupportive & 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
