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All about Little Steps
Little Steps Nursery opened in September 2008. We are in a spacious listed building on the main route through Higham Ferrers, with a real home from home atmosphere and natural light in every room.
Open since 2008 in Higham Ferrers
Key facts
2008
Opened in September 2008, right in the heart of Higham Ferrers
0 to 5
Children aged birth to 5 years, plus Step Up for 4 to 10s
Outstanding
Rated by Ofsted in 2023, for the second time in a row
51 weeks
Open 7:45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 51 weeks a year
Our nursery
A real home from home
The nursery is extremely well equipped with all the latest quality resources, and every child has access to them through our free flow play set up.
Our aim at Little Steps is to provide a multi-cultural, happy and safe environment for all children, allowing them to enjoy, achieve and develop to their full potential.
We welcome all children aged birth to 5 years. We regularly observe and assess each child's interests and stage of development, and here at Little Steps we plan individually for every child.
Every day, children can choose from:
- Messy play
- Small world
- Role play
- Quiet areas
- Sensory play
- Garden activities
Our mission & vision
To be an awe-inspiring organisation that delivers consistency and excellence in care and education.
Little Steps will foster an eagerness to learn in all, and encourage and support everyone to "be the best they can be", driving positivity, ambition and growth.
Little Steps will be a positive and integral part of the local community, that has formed strong relationships and earned an outstanding reputation with those it connects with.
At Little Steps we have always striven to provide these four things in everything we do:
- Excellence
- Enjoyment
- Enrichment
- Equality
Our pledge
Our core values
Our staff nominated and agreed our core values together. We expect all staff, children and families to uphold them at all times, and you can see them in our pledge below.
OpenDiverse
Inclusive
FairEquality
FunEnthusiasticHappy
Positive
WillingEnjoyment
PatientKindEmpathetic
Nurturing
CaringCompassionateUnderstanding
SafeTrustReliable
Integrity
HonestyLoyalApproachable
UnitedTeamworkInvolvement
Partnership
FriendshipCommitment
At Little Steps we are committed to being respectful, inclusive, positive and nurturing. We will act with integrity and work in partnership with you.
Ofsted inspection · May 2023
Ofsted inspection · May 2023Outstanding, for the second time running
Little Steps was rated Outstanding for the second inspection running in May 2023. Here are a few of our favourite quotes from the report.
“Children thrive and are at the heart of everything that the staff do at this exceptional nursery.”
Ofsted, May 2023 “From the moment they arrive, children engage in rich experiences that motivate and inspire them to learn.”
Ofsted, May 2023 “Staff work closely with parents to develop supportive relationships and build trust. Parents speak of the ‘amazing’, ‘kind’ and ‘caring’ staff.”
Ofsted, May 2023
Meet the team
Our leadership team
Meet the people who lead Little Steps. Every child also has their own key person in their unit, and all of our staff are First Aid trained.
Heather
Director & Owner
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Wayne
Director & Owner
Health & Safety Officer
Karen
Director & Owner
Designated Safeguarding Lead
BEd (Hons) Primary
Jenny
Manager
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Level 3 Early Years Educator
I CAN Champion
Jo
Deputy Manager & SENDCo
Primary Designated Safeguarding Lead and Trainer
Level 5
Our units
Room to grow at every stage
Each unit has its own rooms, garden and routine, designed around what children need at that age.
Blossom Unit
3 months to 2 years
A calm, cosy start for babies and toddlers, with sensory-rich, hands-on activities that help them explore and discover using all their senses.
- Two playrooms and a separate sleep room
- Free-flow play across both rooms
- Their very own rooftop garden
- Fresh activities set up every day
Mulberry Unit
2 to 3 years
A big year of change. Our Mulberry team supports children as they learn to talk, start potty training and gain some independence.
- Four free-flow rooms
- A garden with its own mulberry tree
- Activities inspired by children's interests
- Their very own dining room
Olive Unit
3 to 5 years
Our preschool, with a more structured day that helps children feel confident and ready for the move to school.
- Free-flow between five rooms and their own garden
- Daily group time with their key person
- Listening, mark making and problem solving
- Activities planned around their interests
Step Up
4 to 10 years
Our before and after school and holiday club, with fun and stimulating care in a safe, friendly setting.
- Drop off and pick up at Higham Infants, Juniors and Henry Chichele
- Breakfast and a light tea
- Optional hot lunch in the school holidays
- Limited spaces, so get in touch early
Accreditations & memberships
We are registered members of the National Day Nursery Association and the Early Years Alliance.
Book a visit
Come and see us
The best way to get a feel for Little Steps is to come and see us. Have a look round, meet the team, and please don't hesitate to ask us any questions.