Business Details
28 Years
experience
First Steps in Pitsea
Established in Pitsea for over two decades, we provide nurturing childcare and out-of-school support for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years. Our fully qualified, DBS-checked team prioritises individual development within a safe, inclusive environment, aligning with OFSTED's 'Good' standards and maintaining a 5-star food hygiene rating. We collaborate closely with families, local schools, and children's centres to foster independence through play-based learning.Our commitment to British values is embedded in daily activities, promoting democracy, mutual respect, and tolerance through structured EYFS frameworks. With flexible hours from 7am to 6pm, 52 weeks a year, we accommodate diverse family needs, including shift workers and NHS staff discounts.
Services
Day Nursery
Out of School Care
15/30 Hour Funding
British Values Education
Flexible Hours
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- 21 years of dedicated childcare experience in Pitsea
- Fully qualified, DBS-checked staff with first aid training
- OFSTED 'Good' rating with 5-star food hygiene standards
- Embedded British values education through EYFS frameworks
- Flexible hours accommodating shift workers and NHS staff
Associations and certifications
- OFSTED
Services
Day Nursery
Our day nursery provides full-day care for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years. Qualified staff deliver play-based learning in a secure environment, supporting individual development through OFSTED-approved frameworks. Services include meal provision, health monitoring, and progress tracking for early years foundation stage compliance.
Out of School Care
Flexible before and after-school supervision for school-aged children. Activities include homework support, creative play, and physical development programmes. Staff facilitate social skill development while maintaining alignment with educational standards and parental requirements for working families.
15/30 Hour Funding
Government-funded childcare options available for eligible 2, 3, and 4-year-olds. We administer 15 and 30-hour weekly allocations according to eligibility criteria, ensuring seamless access to subsidised early years education while maintaining quality care standards.
British Values Education
Structured integration of British values into daily activities through the BRITISH framework. Children learn democracy through shared decision-making, rule of law via behaviour boundaries, and tolerance through multicultural celebrations, all documented in compliance with Prevent Strategy requirements.
Flexible Hours
Childcare services operating from 7am to 6pm, 52 weeks annually (excluding bank holidays). Special arrangements accommodate shift workers, with NHS staff receiving discounted rates. Flexible scheduling supports diverse family needs while maintaining consistent care quality.
Questions
What age groups do you accept?
We care for children from 6 weeks to 12 years, offering tailored programmes for different developmental stages across our nursery and out-of-school facilities.
Are you OFSTED registered?
Yes, we are OFSTED-registered and rated 'Good' in our most recent inspection (May 2019), meeting all required educational and safety standards.
Do you accept funded childcare places?
We offer 15 and 30-hour government-funded childcare options for eligible 2, 3, and 4-year-olds, administered according to current eligibility criteria.
What safety measures are in place?
All staff hold DBS checks, first aid qualifications, and professional childcare certifications. Our premises maintain 5-star food hygiene ratings and OFSTED compliance.
How do you incorporate British values?
British values are embedded through our BRITISH framework, covering democracy, rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect via structured play and learning activities.
What are your operating hours?
We operate from 7am to 6pm, 52 weeks a year, excluding bank holidays. Flexible arrangements are available for shift-working parents.
Reviews (1)
Jaden Osemwegie
Jan 18, 2017
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I once went to this nursery and they helped me a lot to prepare for school and now I'm in secondary school for Southend high school for boys in yr 8 which is brilliant so I would like to say thank u to this nursery
