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Your Trusted Childcare Partner in Warrenpoint & Kilkeel
At First Steps Day Care Nursery, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing environment where children from babies to after-school age can thrive. Our professionally qualified staff prioritise individual care through a key worker system, ensuring each child receives personalised attention and regular progress updates for parents. Our structured play activities are aligned with the national curriculum, fostering independence, social skills, and creativity while preparing preschoolers for their educational journey.With secure outdoor spaces tailored to different age groups and daily opportunities for exploration, we create a home-from-home atmosphere that supports holistic development. Our commitment to transparency and communication ensures parents remain informed and involved in their child's growth every step of the way.
Services
Babies
Junior Toddlers
Senior Toddlers
Preschool
After School
Highlights and features
- We provide professionally qualified staff for all age groups
- Our key worker system ensures personalised child development tracking
- Structured play activities align with national educational curricula
- Daily progress reports keep parents fully informed
- Secure outdoor play areas tailored to different age groups
What people say
First class staff
Brilliant changes
Children enjoy it
Excellent relationships
Secure outdoor area
Services
Babies
Our baby room provides a secure, self-contained environment with dedicated nappy changing and sleeping areas. Located on the ground floor for easy access, it offers daily outdoor time and individual progress tracking through written reports. Full-time staff ensure each baby receives personalised care and developmental support in an intimate setting.
Junior Toddlers
Designed for 12-24 month olds, this self-contained room features separate play, sleeping and changing areas. Staff introduce age-appropriate activities that develop motor skills and confidence through object manipulation. Daily reports document progress while secure outdoor access allows exploration in a controlled environment tailored to emerging toddler abilities.
Senior Toddlers
For 2-3 year olds, this spacious ground-floor room encourages social interaction and creative expression through art, stories and movement activities. Staff focus on communication development while daily reports track individual progress. The room's layout supports physical confidence building in preparation for preschool transition.
Preschool
Our upstairs preschool rooms follow structured play linked to national curriculum topics like 'Mini Beasts' and 'All About Me'. With dedicated toilets and secure outdoor access, children develop independence, cooperative play and language skills. Monthly activity sheets and daily reports ensure parental involvement in learning milestones.
After School
Catering for 5-12 year olds, our afterschool rooms combine homework support with physical and creative activities. Daily outdoor time, planned outings and group trips maintain engagement while staff nurture social and emotional growth. Pick-up services from local schools and structured routines create a supportive home-from-home environment.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We provide childcare for babies (0-12 months), junior toddlers (12-24 months), senior toddlers (2-3 years), preschool children, and afterschool care for 5-12 year olds.
Are meals provided for the children?
While not explicitly stated, our facilities focus on structured activities and developmental care rather than meal provision. Please contact us directly for specific dietary requirements.
Do you offer flexible booking options?
Our standard operating hours are Monday-Friday 7:30am-6pm (Kilkeel) and 8am-6pm (Warrenpoint), with no weekend services. Contact us to discuss specific scheduling needs.
How do you support children's educational development?
Our preschool curriculum follows national guidelines through structured play, monthly topics, and activity sheets. Daily reports track progress while staff nurture independence and communication skills across all age groups.
What safety measures are in place?
Each room has secure outdoor areas with age-appropriate access times. All facilities maintain dedicated staff ratios, key worker systems, and daily activity monitoring to ensure child safety.
Can parents visit the nursery?
Yes, we encourage visits to view our facilities. Contact Warrenpoint (028 4125 8027) or Kilkeel (028 4176 7261) to arrange a tour and discuss your child's specific needs.
Reviews (4)
Annamarie Byrne
Jan 08, 2021
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First steps is simply amazing.❤️ My girls are in the afterschool and they love it. They are looked after by wonderful girls who treat them as their own. Any queries I have Ann always is extremely helpful and I would totally recommend them for childcare for working parents.
Fiona McBride
Nov 19, 2018
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We have used a few other childcare providers in England before moving back home. This is definitely top of the pile. Our little girl is flourishing and the staff treat her as their own!! Would highly recommend First Steps to anyone.
Jacqueline Rooney Wilson
Sep 28, 2018
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Our son Finn has spent the last year in this fabulous nursery school and we can’t recommend it highly enough. It has been his second home and the care and love he has received has been second to none! Karen and her team are fantastic and a special mention to Ann who met him everyday with the warmest smile and open arms! We will forever appreciate everything you did for us and wish you continued success in the future. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Ann Spiers Morgan
Sep 10, 2015
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Brilliant place everyone is so friendly my son comes home tired and sleeps all night and it's great for him to learn to play with others.
