Environment
Our nursery provides a warm, emotionally secure atmosphere, where every child feels safe to explore, experiment and grow with confidence. Each child is paired with a dedicated key person who celebrates their discoveries, helps them learn new skills and nurtures their natural curiosity.
Sunshine Room
In our Sunshine Room, babies thrive in a cosy, resource-rich environment, designed around sensory play and responsive interactions. Our facilities include:
- Two inviting play areas filled with sensory toys
- A calm sleep room and private nappy-changing area
- Close partnerships with experienced practitioners who tune into each baby’s unique needs
Rainbow Room
In the Rainbow Room, our active toddlers enjoy freedom to move, choose and ask questions. Practitioners model language, join in imaginative play and encourage independent decision-making. The room includes:
- Two spacious playrooms fostering imaginative learning
- Toilets and nappy-changing facilities
- A balcony and access to our expansive garden
Busy Bee Room
In the Busy Bee Room for three- to five-year-olds, the children are encouraged to lead their own adventures in a creative play space. All resources are freely accessible, allowing them to steer their own play. Key group times are woven into the day to support learning, build friendships and celebrate achievements. This room also has direct access to our garden, inviting year-round outdoor learning and play.
Rain or shine, our outdoor spaces are living classrooms too. Our children love to watch the seasons change, grow vegetables, flowers and herbs in our allotment and explore nature in our magical secret wild garden.
- Dedicated rooms for each age group
- Large, enclosed garden for outdoor play
- Access to a range of toys, games and activities to encourage discovery, creativity and development
Join us
To book a visit or discuss a place at First Steps for your child, please get in touch. Our friendly team will be happy to discuss your child’s needs and routines to provide a smooth and enjoyable transition into nursery life. When children join First Steps, the nursery quickly becomes a special place not just for them but for the whole family.