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Day Care In Peterborough
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Local families have sent their children to our day care in Peterborough since we first opened in 1989. We are proud to offer high-quality, flexible and affordable childcare in Peterborough, for children from as young as six weeks to five years old.
- Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
- 7:30am starts available.
- Funding options for working families, including 15 hours free childcare.
- 5-star hygiene rating by the Food Standards Agency.
- Flexible settling-in approach that reduces the anxieties of transitioning from home to day care.
- Quiet, rural setting with a garden for outdoor activities.
- Awarded “Best Professional Service Provider” in Deeping’s 2022 Business Awards.
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Providing High Quality Childcare That You Can Trust
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We’re proud to provide childcare that parents can trust and children can benefit from. We understand that choosing the right day care for your children is important—this is their introduction to learning and socialising with people outside the family unit. Below are just some of the criteria we uphold to provide the high quality childcare we’re known for.
Ofsted Rated Day Nursery
First Steps is an Ofsted-rated Day Nursery, which means that it provides high-quality early childhood care and education for young children in Peterborough.
With a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating, First Steps has firmly established itself as a trusted and reputable child day care that goes above and beyond to support the healthy development of children.
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum
First Steps follows the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum to deliver a well-rounded programme focused on promoting cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth through a blend of structured learning activities and free-play opportunities.
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Our Base Rooms
Our day care in Peterborough has four classes to choose from, depending on the age group. Our Butterflies, Bumblebees, Ladybirds and Dragonflies classes are all designed and planned with the children at the heart of it all.
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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
- The GardenThere is lots to see and do in the garden and our children really enjoy playing outside. There is plenty of space to be explored and give freedom to their imagination.
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What Do We Offer?
Discover the various features that make our day care in Peterborough the choice for parents in the area.
Various rooms, a garden and woodland walks
Not only does First Steps Day Nursery in Peterborough have different classes and rooms for children to explore and grow; but being situated next to peaceful woodland, we also have the chance to teach children about nature and play games in our garden.
Free childcare funding for eligible families
For parents looking for free childcare in Peterborough, we provide funding for eligible families and guardians. Find out if you are eligible for either 15 hours free childcare and 30 hours free childcare in Peterborough by visiting our funding page.
Flexible childcare
As well as offering 7:30 am starts, we also provide a flexible settling in period. Your child’s designated key person will get to know your child’s beliefs, interests, personality and preferences to ensure a smoother transition.
Freshly prepared food
Every day, our on-site cook prepares fresh food—awarded a 5-star hygiene rating by the Food Standards Agency. We cater to special dietary requirements and preferences.
Security measures to keep your children safe
All visitors are greeted at the door and will only be allowed entry if they’re recognised as a parent or guardian. If you would like to designate someone else to collect your child, such as a babysitter, that can be arranged with a strict password system to safeguard your children.
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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 in Peterborough
Situated in rural Maxey, we’re in an easily accessible location that’s a comfortable 20 minute drive from the city centre. This eliminates the stress and delays of commuting around the city.
Nestled in the heart of Cambridgeshire, our day care in Peterborough is flexible for working families; we can arrange various drop-off and pick up-times, ranging from 7:30am to 6pm.
For more information about our services or to visit our nursery day care in Peterborough yourself, please feel free to get in touch or book a tour. We’d love to say hello!
Address:
First Steps Nursery
W End Rd
Maxey
Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
PE6 9HATel: 01778341522
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours a day is day care?
At our day care in Peterborough we like to offer flexible drop-off and pick up-times, ranging from 7:30am to 6pm. This means if you’re busy, working parents you won’t have to worry about being late for work or being late to pick up your child.
What happens if I’m late picking up my child?
We officially close at 6pm, however, if you are running late to pick up your child, please inform us as soon as possible. Our team will remain on hand to look after your child until you or your designated person gets to the day care.
Do you offer term-time day care?
Yes, we offer term-time day care sessions.
My child takes medication—can you administer it when required?
Yes, our team is fully trained in how to administer a range of medications for children, including Calpol and antihistamines. If your child has allergies or food intolerances, we’ll make sure any food or drink they consume is safe.
Do you offer help with childcare costs?
We can offer all children aged 3 – 4 the minimum of 15 hours of funded childcare, and if eligible, up to the maximum of 30 hours a week. To check if you are eligible to receive the full early childcare funding, visit the Government website.
What is the difference between a day nursery and a nursery school?
Day Nurseries like our nursery in Peterborough are standalone early education centres which care for children aged from 0 – 5 years. They usually offer day care from 8am to 6pm, which is a more flexible arrangement compared with nursery schools. Nursery schools are attached to primary schools and offer full and part-time early years education, usually between school hours.
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