About Us
The aim at First Steps First Preschool Group is to provide a safe, caring, stimulating and educational environment through which children can extend and also develop their skills and abilities under the guidance of qualified and experienced adults, helping her/him towards being a happy, independent, self-confident individual.
The emphasis is on learning, through play, with small group tutoring, in pre-reading, writing and number skills where this fits the needs of the children.
We welcome children aged between 12 months and 5 years. Our adult/child ratio for children aged between 3 and 5 is 1:7, and 12 to 24 months is 1:3, 24 to 36 is 1:4
The daily routine is at times structured in a fun and engaging always child centered allowing plenty of time for free play! Activities include art and crafts, general knowledge based on a Half Term Theme, musical movement, sand and water play, construction toys, stories, songs, imaginative play, puzzles, games and social skills.
Great emphasis is placed upon the development of a creative imagination.
Opening Times
We pride ourselves in providing longer hours in a Pre-school environment.
Preschool Nursery Sessions:
For children from 12months to 5 years of age
• 8:30am-2:30pm Monday to Friday
• Extended hours can be provided by
arrangement from 2:30-5:30
• Part-day Sessions available
• Lunch club: Available every day (1 hour)
• 15 hours EEF Funding available (term after child is 3 years of age).
We also accept the tax-free childcare voucher scheme
Please give us call or complete a contact form for further information and fees.
Creche Sessions:
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"Depending on Availability"
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Children from 2 to 5 years
8:30AM – 12:30PM Monday to Friday
Children can attend 2-4 hours
Afternoons 12:30PM – 2:30PM depending on availavility
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Choice of times
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Creche discounts available for siblings
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Creche discounts for block bookings
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Minimum of 2 hours
Please complete a contact form for further information.
Creche availability depending on places and adult/child ratios