Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # First Steps Nursery ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://firststepsnursery.co.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://firststepsnursery.co.uk/blog/) ## Pages - [Nurseries in Bury & Manchester Area](https://firststepsnursery.co.uk/) - Why Choose Us? Experienced Team Our team are what makes our nursery so special. Each and every member of our team is highly valued and a very important team player. We pride ourselves on continuing to foster their professional development Outstanding Feedback We are proud to have received outstanding feedback which has been achieved by - [Nurseries in Bury & Manchester Area](https://firststepsnursery.co.uk/) - Why Choose Us? Experienced Team Our team are what makes our nursery so special. Each and every member of our team is highly valued and a very important team player. We pride ourselves on continuing to foster their professional development Outstanding Feedback We are proud to have received outstanding feedback which has been achieved by - [Nurseries in Bury & Manchester Area](https://firststepsnursery.co.uk/) - Why Choose Us? Experienced Team Our team are what makes our nursery so special. Each and every member of our team is highly valued and a very important team player. We pride ourselves on continuing to foster their professional development Outstanding Feedback We are proud to have received outstanding feedback which has been achieved by - [Nurseries in Bury & Manchester Area](https://firststepsnursery.co.uk/) - Why Choose Us? Experienced Team Our team are what makes our nursery so special. Each and every member of our team is highly valued and a very important team player. We pride ourselves on continuing to foster their professional development Outstanding Feedback We are proud to have received outstanding feedback which has been achieved by - [Nurseries in Bury & Manchester Area](https://firststepsnursery.co.uk/) - Why Choose Us? Experienced Team Our team are what makes our nursery so special. Each and every member of our team is highly valued and a very important team player. We pride ourselves on continuing to foster their professional development Outstanding Feedback We are proud to have received outstanding feedback which has been achieved by - [Nurseries in Bury & Manchester Area](https://firststepsnursery.co.uk/) - Why Choose Us? Experienced Team Our team are what makes our nursery so special. Each and every member of our team is highly valued and a very important team player. We pride ourselves on continuing to foster their professional development Outstanding Feedback We are proud to have received outstanding feedback which has been achieved by - [Nurseries in Bury & Manchester Area](https://firststepsnursery.co.uk/) - Why Choose Us? Experienced Team Our team are what makes our nursery so special. Each and every member of our team is highly valued and a very important team player. We pride ourselves on continuing to foster their professional development Outstanding Feedback We are proud to have received outstanding feedback which has been achieved by - [Nurseries in Bury & Manchester Area](https://firststepsnursery.co.uk/) - Why Choose Us? Experienced Team Our team are what makes our nursery so special. Each and every member of our team is highly valued and a very important team player. We pride ourselves on continuing to foster their professional development Outstanding Feedback We are proud to have received outstanding feedback which has been achieved by - [Contact](https://firststepsnursery.co.uk/contact/) - Our Location Telephone 0161 764 6752 Email info@firststepsnursery.co.uk Address 1 Orrell Street Bury BL8 1PB I consent to First Steps Nursery collecting my details through this form. Submit - [fees](https://firststepsnursery.co.uk/fees/) - Help With Fees Funded 9 month – 2, 3 and 4Yr old places All two, three and four-year-old children are entitled to Early Years funded sessions through the Early Years Education grant. There are currently up to 15 Hours Funded Early Years entitlement per week for 2-year olds and up to 30 Hours Funded Early Years entitlement per week for 3- - [Sensory Room](https://firststepsnursery.co.uk/about-us/sensory-room/) - Sensory Room Did you know we have a Sensory Room that can be accessed by all children across nursery? Right from birth, babies explore with their senses to help them make sense of things around them. Our Sensory Room provides lots of opportunities for children of all ages to build their imaginations and explore the - [Our Ofsted report](https://firststepsnursery.co.uk/about-us/our-ofsted-report/) - Ofsted Ofsted is the governing body and regulates all childcare settings, which include child-minders, crèche and day nurseries. Please click here to view our Ofsted Report. Chief Executive, Children’s Services and his team visit First Steps – January 2016 Thank you for accommodating my visit today with Mark, Chief Executive of Children’s Services. I must say that - [Book a visit](https://firststepsnursery.co.uk/about-us/book-a-visit/) - Book a visit or ring us on 0161 764 6752 Words and pictures can’t tell you what a nursery is REALLY like, that’s why we’d love to show you around ours. Whatever day and time works best for you, simply use our booking form to register your interest and we’ll contact you to arrange your - [Holiday Club](https://firststepsnursery.co.uk/about-us/out-of-school-care/) - Holiday Club School Holiday Care First Steps offer out of school care for any children in the local area from the ages of 5 – 12 years. During your child’s time with us they will get to participate in various activities which have included the following Burrs Country Park Cinema Visits Fun Weeks Puppet making - [Apprenticeships](https://firststepsnursery.co.uk/nursery-staff/apprenticeships/) - Apprenticeship An apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to gain a recognised childcare qualification whilst working in a nursery learning all the practical skills and knowledge needed to be a successful practitioner. You will work alongside trained practitioners in the setting, being supported and mentored to ensure that you fulfil your potential and become the best - [About Connect](https://firststepsnursery.co.uk/quality-childcare/about-connect/) - Connect – Tablet Technology We have invested in tablet technology to support the development of children. This touch screen technology means we can process information more quickly which creates more time for our staff to spend with your child. The key features are: Enables staff to more easily track children’s progress against the EYFS framework. - [Curriculum](https://firststepsnursery.co.uk/quality-childcare/curriculum/) - Curriculum First Steps Nursery uses the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework to ensure we are meeting the individual needs of each child. This ensures we are providing a safe and secure learning environment and that children are provided with opportunities to meet these goals. There are seven areas of learning that are included in the EYFS. - [Quality Childcare](https://firststepsnursery.co.uk/quality-childcare/) - Quality Childcare We pride ourselves on providing high quality child-centred holistic care for your child in a secure comfortable setting. Our practitioners are highly skilled in maximising every opportunity for learning and as a result children make rapid progress in all areas of development. The first few years of your child’s life are the most - [Healthy Eating](https://firststepsnursery.co.uk/happy-children/healthy-eating/) - Healthy Eating At our nursery we encourage all our children to develop and grow through a well-balanced healthy diet. We offer daily nutritious food for all the children in our care; our menus are carefully planned with the emphasis on healthy eating. In 2019 the nursery received the golden apple award from the local authority - [4 Week Menu Plan](https://firststepsnursery.co.uk/happy-children/4-week-menu-plan/) - All the items on our menu are cooked to a high standard and are adapted to any dietary requirements that any of our children may require. - [Outside Play](https://firststepsnursery.co.uk/happy-children/outside-play/) - Outdoor area under 2s This area includes a wide range of textures and senses for the younger children in the nursery. The wet pour safety surface looks like a beach. Here the more able children can begin to use walkers, small bikes and cars as well as take part in further stimulating activities. There is - [Moving Rooms](https://firststepsnursery.co.uk/happy-children/moving-rooms/) - Moving Rooms Moving rooms is one of the most exciting parts of nursery life, even though we know it can be a little scary. None of our children move rooms before they are ready- and this decision involves lots of conversations between parents, staff, and the children themselves. The transition itself is slow and involves - [Settling In](https://firststepsnursery.co.uk/happy-children/settling-in/) - Settling In We want the very best for our children. Our promise to all Parents/Guardians is to provide a happy, caring, stimulating, and secure environment which will encourage the children to develop and learn as they play. Nobody knows their child better than you so we are keen for you to help us understand your - [Happy Children](https://firststepsnursery.co.uk/happy-children/) - Happy Children Our goal is simple: happy healthy children. We believe having the most committed staff, a nurturing environment, the best equipment, and a positive, driven attitude will help us achieve our goal. We know that the nursery you choose is a huge decision, and that we will become an important part of yours, and - [Pre School](https://firststepsnursery.co.uk/about-us/pre-school/) - Pre School First Steps Nursery is very proud of our Pre-School and the experiences we offer to the children who attend. Children who attend the Pre-School will have more of a structured day where there will be some direct teaching. The children will begin the Letters and Sounds programme which they will continue to develop - [Toddlers](https://firststepsnursery.co.uk/about-us/toddlers/) - Happy Hedgehogs Our Happy Hedgehogs room caters for children aged 12 months to 2 years. This room is designed for children who are getting ready to explore the areas around them. The environment is set up to encourage children’s independence. The room is spacious allowing inquisitive minds to explore. The room offers a wide variety of activities - [Babies](https://firststepsnursery.co.uk/about-us/babies/) - Babies Our Baby room caters for children aged 12 weeks to 12 months. With a staff to baby ratio of 1:3 our baby room is the most intimate and cosiest room. From day one we build good relationships with our parents and careers, working to your routine for your individual child. The nursery provides an online - [Virtual Tour](https://firststepsnursery.co.uk/virtual-tour/) - [About us](https://firststepsnursery.co.uk/about-us/) - Learn through play! About First Steps First Steps Nursery was registered in 2010 to provide high quality childcare for children in the Walshaw, Tottington, Elton, Woodbank and surrounding areas of Bury. The setting is registered for 146 children and provides excellent indoor and outdoor facilities. We pride ourselves on providing high quality, child-centred, holistic care - [About us](https://firststepsnursery.co.uk/about-us/) - Learn through play! About First Steps First Steps Nursery was registered in 2010 to provide high quality childcare for children in the Walshaw, Tottington, Elton, Woodbank and surrounding areas of Bury. The setting is registered for 146 children and provides excellent indoor and outdoor facilities. We pride ourselves on providing high quality, child-centred, holistic care - [Meet the team](https://firststepsnursery.co.uk/nursery-staff/meet-the-team/) - Meet the team Our team is the key to our success. They are what make our nursery so special. We recognise that our outstanding team are the strong foundation of outstanding childcare. Employees that are consistently high performing and demonstrating potential are rewarded and supported to progress within their career pathway. Our robust succession planning - [How to apply](https://firststepsnursery.co.uk/nursery-staff/how-to-apply/) - How to Apply If you are interested in a job with us then please download the application form below and either complete on screen and return by email or print out and complete in block capitals in black or blue ink. email: info@firststepsnursery.co.uk Address: The Manager, First Steps Nursery, 1 Orrell Street, Bury, Lancs, BL8 - [Payments disabled](https://firststepsnursery.co.uk/payments-disabled/) - Sorry! 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We are proud to create an exciting working environment that not only provides outstanding outcomes for the children we care for but also our staff. We understand that all of our employees have goals they want to fulfil, whether it is career progression, stable - [Our mission](https://firststepsnursery.co.uk/about-us/our-mission/) - Mission Statement We will provide a secure, caring and stimulating environment where children are treated as individuals and feel respected, valued and confident. 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