Tiny Steps Nursery and Pre-School

Fruit chopping in the mud kitchen and counting on stepping stones give Tiny Steps Nursery and Pre-School a practical, hands-on character. In June 2026, children used these experiences to practise coordination, sharing and doing things for themselves.

At its June 2026 inspection, Ofsted judged all six assessed areas to be at the expected standard and found safeguarding standards met. There was no overall grade. This Peterborough setting has capacity for 60 children; those attending in June 2026 were aged 1 to 4.

In June 2026, learning combined movement, conversation and imaginative play. Bikes and scooters provided opportunities to practise balance, while dough and rolling pins gave children smaller movements to master. Stepping stones brought counting into physical play rather than keeping mathematics separate.

The early years foundation stage sets requirements for children's learning, development and care: here, the June 2026 activities brought these together through play and everyday routines. Puppets accompanied Five Little Ducks, a song used with actions to practise communication. In the mud kitchen, children cut fruit with safe knives and shared it with friends. These were concrete opportunities to attempt a task and participate together.

Teaching consistency needed attention. In June 2026, some practitioners moving between rooms were unclear about the intended learning sequence, occasionally leaving activities disorganised and children less inclined to participate.

At the June 2026 inspection, Ofsted found that staff identified emerging needs with outside professionals, directed additional funding towards individual needs and supported children learning English, including through staff who spoke their home language, helping children make steady progress.

In June 2026, key-person relationships supported reassurance and familiar routines. Staff worked with parents on children's behaviour, and families received updates about daily experiences and learning. Leaders offered staff opportunities to discuss concerns and wellbeing, alongside targeted training.

Self-care had a practical place in the day. In June 2026, older children joined group toothbrushing, and handwashing formed part of mealtime routines. Meals were planned to be nutritious, with conversation about food and healthy eating. However, adults sometimes stepped in too readily during play and routines, reducing children's chances to practise independence.

The address is 15-18 Skaters Way, Peterborough, PE4 6NB. In June 2026, opening hours were 7.45am to 5pm. These describe the opening window at that time, rather than a particular session package.

Preparation for the next stage of education formed part of the June 2026 curriculum, with staff identifying individual next steps in learning.

• Consistency between rooms. In June 2026, practitioners working across rooms needed a clearer grasp of the learning sequence. Consistent teaching matters when children work with different adults.
• Space to try independently. Adults sometimes provided unnecessary help in June 2026. Children need opportunities to attempt everyday tasks before someone takes over.
• Planning attendance. The June 2026 opening window was 7.45am to 5pm. At a visit, ask which current booking arrangements would fit your family's week.

Tiny Steps suits families who value practical play, familiar relationships and opportunities to build everyday independence. Its June 2026 experience combined outdoor movement, songs and self-care routines. The important reservation is consistency: staff moving between rooms needed clearer curriculum understanding, and children sometimes needed more room to try things themselves.