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Bourne Nursery
Day Care In Bourne
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Since our opening in 1989, families in and around the Bourne area have trusted us with their children’s early years development.
We’re proud to offer high-quality, flexible, and affordable childcare for children aged six weeks to five years old.
Located in the north of Peterborough, our day care offers a peaceful rural setting and a strong reputation for nurturing care and early education.At First Steps Day Nursery, you benefit from:
- An Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ nursery with a proven track record.
- Early drop-offs from 7:30am to support busy schedules.
- 15 hours free childcare with government funding available.
- A 5-Star hygiene rating by the Food Standards Agency.
- A beautiful countryside location with outdoor play areas.
- An award-winning day care labelled “Best Professional Service Provider” in Deeping’s 2022 Business Awards
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Rated By Ofsted
At First Steps, we’re proud to be an Ofsted-rated day care located just a short drive from Bourne. With a solid ‘Good’ rating, we’re trusted by families for delivering high-quality early years care and education.
Our experienced team is dedicated to supporting each child’s development in a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment — making First Steps a popular choice for parents looking for reliable day care near Bourne.
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Providing Best In Class Childcare You Can Trust
When it comes to childcare, nothing is more important than ensuring your child is taken care of in a safe, enjoyable and creative environment. Making sure your child is comfortably involved in socialising with other children and nursery staff outside of a home setting is crucial to their development.
That’s why here at First Steps, we’re proud to offer top-tier childcare, which will allow your child to be curious and interact as they choose.
5-Star Food Hygiene
We believe nutrition plays a vital role in every child’s growth and well-being. That’s why we maintain the highest standards of food hygiene and provide balanced, nutritious meals that support healthy development.
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Discover Our Rooms
Our day near Bourne has four different rooms to choose from, and they’re split by age group. Our Butterflies, Bumblebees, Ladybirds and Dragonflies classes are all designed and planned with the children at the heart of it all.
Butterflies
- 0-18 monthsAges
- 1 to 3Ratio
Bumblebees
- 2 - 3 YearsAges
- 1 to 4Ratio
Dragonflies
- 3 - 4 YearsAges
- 1 to 8Ratio
Ladybirds
- 18 months – 2 yearsAges
- 1 to 3Ratio
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The Garden
Allowing your children to play in a safe, open environment is an important feature in a nursery, since it will allow your child to explore their curiosity and imagination.
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What Do We Offer?
When looking for a nursery near Bourne, it’s important to make sure that the facilities are exactly what you’re looking for. Here’s what we have to offer at our nursery to help your child learn and explore.
Varied Learning Spaces, Garden Access & Woodland Walks
At First Steps Day Nursery near Bourne, children benefit from a variety of rooms tailored to different age groups and learning needs.
Located near peaceful woodland, we’re able to extend learning beyond the classroom, offering nature walks, outdoor play, and opportunities to explore and learn in our dedicated garden space.Childcare Funding for Eligible Families
We offer government-funded childcare support for eligible families in and around Bourne.
If you’re a parent or guardian, you may qualify for 15 or 30 hours of free childcare each week. To check your eligibility and learn more, visit our funding page. -
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Flexible childcare
We offer early starts from 7:30 am and a flexible settling-in period to help your child feel comfortable and secure from day one. Their dedicated key person will take time to understand your child’s personality, interests, and routines — making the transition into day care as smooth and supportive as possible.
Freshly prepared food
Our on-site cook prepares healthy, home-cooked food every day, all made with fresh ingredients and served in a setting rated 5 stars for food hygiene by the Food Standards Agency. We’re happy to accommodate all dietary needs and preferences, ensuring every child is well-fed and cared for.
Security measures to keep your children safe
Your child’s safety is our top priority. All visitors are welcomed at the door and only granted access if they’re known and approved. If someone else is collecting your child, such as a babysitter or family member, we use a strict password system to ensure your child is handed over safely and secure.
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Meet the Parents: What Do They Think?
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
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Visit Our Day Care Near Bourne
Situated in rural Maxey, just a 15-20 minute drive from Bourne. Which means we’re just at the top of Peterborough, so you won’t have to wade your way through any traffic.
Our day care is flexible for working families, meaning we’re able to arrange drop-off and pick-up times starting at 7:30 am, all the way to 6 pm.
If you’re looking for a daycare in and around Bourne, feel free to contact us or book a tour. We love meeting new families and welcoming your little ones into day care.
Our Address:
First Steps Nursery
W End Rd
Maxey
Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
PE6 9HATel: 01778341522
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- Nursery NewsWhat’s going on in our nursery? Read up on the latest happenings and up-coming events at First Steps Day Nursery!
- October 13, 2025
Dragonflies – Apple & Pears
Dragonflies, have been picking apples and pears of our trees. From doing this they, washed them, cut them, and ate [...] - October 13, 2025
Bumblebees – Painting Stand
Bumblebees, been exploring their new painting stand. The painting stand is made of a variety of textures for the children [...] - October 13, 2025
Ladybirds – Autumn Is Approaching
Ladybirds, with Autumn approaching, ladybirds have been creating autumn pictures, using autumn colours. Exploring sponges and leaves
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is your day care in Bourne?
At our day care near Bourne, we offer easy and flexible pick up times, meaning that you can pick up and drop off your child anywhere between the hours of 7:30 am to 6 pm.
Can I collect my child after hours if I'm running late?
Yes, if you are running late, then please let us know. Although we officially close at 6 pm, we will hang around until you arrive.
Do you offer term-time day care?
Yes, absolutely!
Can you administer my child's medication?
Yes, we make it a full priority to make sure that we take care of all your child’s medication needs, and our staff are fully trained to do so.
Do you offer funded childcare?
We offer funded childcare in alignment with the government guidelines, which means you may be eligible for up to 30 hours a week of free childcare!
Do the children have access to the outdoors?
Yes, we have 3 large garden areas dedicated to each age group. Being in a rural setting, the children regularly go for walks around the village and to the local farm.
What is lunch like at your day nursery in Bourne?
We offer children a wide variety of freshly prepared foods on-site by our nursery chef, who received a 5-star hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency. We also accommodate any dietary requirements that your child may have.
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