Quality of education
Good
Day Nursery
First Steps Nursery, Furness Vale
175 Buxton Road, Furness Vale, HIGH PEAK, SK23 7PZ·Derbyshire council·Ofsted URN: EY392081
Full day care
Day Nursery
3 months to 5 years
40 places
8 childcare staff
Registered 6 Jan 2010
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
FMS Inspection Score
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Good
7/10
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First Steps Nursery, Furness Vale is an Ofsted-registered nursery in High Peak. The current provider data lists 40 places. Its current FMS Inspection Score is 7/10 (Good).
Opening Hours
- Fri
- 07:30-18:30
- Mon
- 07:30-18:30
- Tue
- 07:30-18:30
- Thu
- 07:30-18:30
- Wed
- 07:30-18:30
- Opening schedule
- Open all year
- Full days
- Available
- Half-day sessions
- Offered
Closed: Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
Contact Information
Get in touch with the nursery directly
175 Buxton Road, Furness Vale, HIGH PEAK, SK23 7PZ
Manager
Sheila Worthington (Owner/Manager)
Owner
First Steps Nurseries Derbyshire
Ofsted Inspection
Inspection outcome and judgement breakdown
7/10
FMS Inspection Score
Good
Based on 4 subcategory ratings
Official Ofsted Grade
Good
Inspected: 13 April 2022
Safeguarding: Yes
Inspection History
13 Apr 2022|Most recent full inspection|Good
28 Oct 2015|Previous full inspection|Good
27 Jul 2010|Earlier full inspection|Outstanding
Inspection Judgements
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Effectiveness of leadership and management
Good
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