Known by name
Children settle with familiar practitioners who understand their routines, confidence and personality.
A Happy First Step
Warm, nurturing childcare designed to help every child feel safe, seen and ready to explore.
The First Step feeling
Our nurseries are designed to feel settled, thoughtful and full of discovery. Children are supported by warm practitioners who know how to help them grow with confidence.
From first visits to daily routines, we keep the experience calm, personal and easy for families to understand.
Children settle with familiar practitioners who understand their routines, confidence and personality.
Our spaces
3 months to 24 months
Calm spaces, gentle routines and secure relationships for the earliest nursery days.
24 to 36 months
Confidence-building play for children ready to explore, communicate and become independent.
3 to 5 years
A rich early years environment supporting curiosity, friendships and school readiness.
Come and visit
Each branch shares the same First Step approach, with teams ready to talk through availability, routines and the right room for your child.
Next step
When you are close to choosing First Step, book a tour or ask the team about availability, fees and funding.
Words from our families
“The teachers are doing an amazing job. My boy speaks well and he's so friendly. He gets so excited to go to school and so happy to see his teachers as well.”
Inside First Step
Baby, toddler and preschool rooms are planned for purposeful play, movement and conversation.
Parents get clear next steps, warm handovers and helpful answers before, during and after joining.