First Steps Montessori Day Nursery
First Steps Montessori Day Nursery follows a child‑centred Montessori philosophy. The aims page explains that the first years of life are crucial and the nursery encourages children to discover, learn and gain independence through praise and encouragement. The Montessori method section describes providing freedom of choice within positive boundaries, independence, time and space to work, guidance from caring adults and compatibility with spontaneous learning. The nursery offers funded childcare under the UK Government’s early years schemes: all three‑ and four‑year‑olds are eligible for 15 funded hours per week, with working parents of two‑year‑olds able to access funding from April 2024. Funding will expand to all children aged nine months from September 2024 and to 30 hours for working parents from September 2025.
Reviews stress that children become independent and confident under the gentle guidance of staff.
Parents admire the calm atmosphere, individual attention and traditional Montessori materials.
Some parents wish there were more outdoor play areas.
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First Steps Montessori Day Nursery follows a child‑centred Montessori philosophy. The aims page explains that the first years of life are crucial and the nursery encourages children to discover, learn and gain independence through praise and encouragement. The Montessori method section describes providing freedom of choice within positive boundaries, independence, time and space to work, guidance from caring adults and compatibility with spontaneous learning. The nursery offers funded childcare under the UK Government’s early years schemes: all three‑ and four‑year‑olds are eligible for 15 funded hours per week, with working parents of two‑year‑olds able to access funding from April 2024. Funding will expand to all children aged nine months from September 2024 and to 30 hours for working parents from September 2025.