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1st Steps Day Nursery

15 Cambridge Road, Waterloo, Liverpool, L22 1RR

Daily rateFrom £62.50 per day
Opening hoursOpen from 07:45 to 17:45
Ages from 1 months to 5 years
Capacity63 places
553m2 outdoor space
Funded hours supported
Inspection RatingGood

Ofsted · 2022-03-18

Last updated

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About this Liverpool Nursery

Description

1st Steps Day Nursery was founded in Bootle in 2003 with a commitment to provide the highest standards of care and education. 1st Steps Waterloo, was opened on April 3rd 2018 and is registered for 61 children. Located opposite Potters Barn and close to Crosby Marina, the setting can be easily reached via bus and train with stops within walking distance, and is closely situated to the major route out of Crosby. It boasts large gardens, open spacious rooms and a soft play area.).

Our vision is to provide a unique place where children think, play, problem solve and learn together with adults in a happy, safe and stimulating environment.

Our mission is to deliver rich learning experiences to our children by providing stimulating and exciting opportunities that promote every child's individual learning and social, emotional, language and physical development.

Discounts

We offer a full time discount of £277.50 per week.

Location

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Last inspected 18 March 2022

Inspection ID 10210468

Overall effectiveness

Effectiveness of leadership and management

Behaviour and attitudes

Personal development

Quality of education

Regulator: Ofsted

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Local funded hours

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Frequently asked questions

Here are common questions parents ask about 1st Steps Day Nursery.

1st Steps Day Nursery costs from £63 per day, depending on your child's age and how many days they attend. As a working example for a 9-month-old attending 5 days per week, the estimated cost is £708 per month or £8,493 per year. This is in line with the Sefton average of £65 per day. Extra charges for meals, consumables, or additional hours can be up to £12, where published. For a more tailored estimate, including any funding you may be eligible for, use the Nuuri childcare cost calculator for 1st Steps Day Nursery.

Indicative monthly nursery costs for each age band and attendance pattern, for an average working parent with standard funding assumptions used on nursery profiles. Figures are illustrative only; confirm with the nursery. Hover a cell for the indicative yearly total, or use a screen reader for the same detail in each cell.

As a working example, for a 1 year old attending 3½ days per week, the indicative cost is £375 per month or £4,494 per year.

Estimated nursery costs by age and days per week. Scroll horizontally for more attendance options.
Indicative estimated monthly costs for 1st Steps Day Nursery in Liverpool. Hover a data cell for the indicative yearly total, or use a screen reader to hear yearly text in each cell.
Age2 days per week2½ days per week3 days per week3½ days per week4 days per week4½ days per week5 days per week
3-8m£433 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,200.£542 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,500.£650 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,800.£781 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,375.£917 / monthIndicative yearly: £11,000.£1,052 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,625.£1,188 / monthIndicative yearly: £14,250.
9-11m£83 / monthIndicative yearly: £998.£158 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,894.£266 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,194.£375 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,494.£483 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,794.£591 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,094.£708 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,493.
1y£83 / monthIndicative yearly: £998.£158 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,894.£266 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,194.£375 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,494.£483 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,794.£591 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,094.£708 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,493.
2y£83 / monthIndicative yearly: £998.£158 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,894.£266 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,194.£375 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,494.£483 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,794.£591 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,094.£708 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,493.
3y£83 / monthIndicative yearly: £998.£158 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,894.£266 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,194.£375 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,494.£483 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,794.£591 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,094.£708 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,493.
4y+£83 / monthIndicative yearly: £998.£158 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,894.£266 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,194.£375 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,494.£483 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,794.£591 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,094.£708 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,493.

For example, figures are nursery fees before savings from Tax-Free Childcare or similar schemes where eligible. Use the full Nuuri childcare cost calculator to change age, days, and funding.

1st Steps Day Nursery was last inspected by Ofsted on 18 March 2022 with an overall inspection result of Good.
1st Steps Day Nursery is registered for up to 63 children per day. Availability varies by age group and session type.
1st Steps Day Nursery accepts children from 1 months to 60 months. Published room age ranges: Baby Room: from 1 months to 24 months. Toddler Room: from 24 months to 36 months. Preschool Room: from 36 months to 60 months.
1st Steps Day Nursery is open 7:45am - 5:45pm, Monday to Fridays. Please check bank holiday and seasonal closure details directly with the nursery.
Yes, 1st Steps Day Nursery accepts the 30 hours childcare entitlement for eligible working families. This scheme, which totals 1,140 hours per year, is now available for children from 9 months old up to school age. While all 3-year-olds receive a universal 15 hours, the full 30 hours requires families to meet specific income requirements. You can stretch your 1,140 hours across the full year or use them during term-time. For a custom quote, use Nuuri's 1st Steps Day Nursery child care cost calculator or read our guide to nursery funded hours in England.
The current minimum number of sessions per week for 1st Steps Day Nursery is 2 sessions a week. Requirements can differ by room and age group, so confirm the latest policy before registering.
Book a visit by contacting 1st Steps Day Nursery directly or using the enquiry form.
Three of the closest alternatives to 1st Steps Day Nursery in Crosby & Waterloo and Merseyside are Atherton House School (£84 per day, Good rating, 2.3 km away), Streatham House Nursery (£84 per day, Good rating, 2.4 km away), and Bumbles Orrell Park (£48 per day, Good rating, 3.8 km away). All three are rated Good by Ofsted. You can see the full list of nurseries within 5 km on Nuuri's Crosby & Waterloo page.
On average, nursery costs £65 per day in Sefton, depending on the provider and age of your child.
1st Steps Day Nursery complies with the updated Early Years Foundation Stage safeguarding and welfare requirements. Before a child is admitted, 1st Steps Day Nursery is required to obtain full information regarding food allergies, intolerances, and special dietary preferences. This data is maintained in Allergy Action Plans and shared with the entire staff team. In line with Department for Education nutrition guidance, 1st Steps Day Nursery ensures that staff are trained to recognize symptoms of anaphylaxis and that clear procedures are in place at every meal and snack time to verify that food meets each child's specific requirements.

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