1ST STEPS NURSERIES
a safe and happy place
for child care & early learning
a safe and happy place for child care & early learning
A home away from home for your little one’s big adventures.

Nurturing essential life skills within a positive environment
1st Steps Nurseries offers a warm and welcoming environment where children thrive. Our dedicated and qualified team foster a warm atmosphere equipped to instil security, curiosity, and creativity in every child.
Healthy Meals
Sensory Time
Creative Play
Outdoor Play
Our Locations



- Crosland Moor
1st Steps Preschool
- Ages: 18 mths - 4 years


- Thornton Lodge
1st Steps Nursery & Preschool
- Ages: Birth - 4 years

FAQs
What are session costs at each location?
Crosland Moor Preschool:
- Full day:- 8:15am – 4:30pm is £50
- Full day:- 9am – 3:30pm is £40
- Sessions:- 9am -12noon, or 12:30pm – 3:30pm is £20
Thornton Lodge Nursery and Preschool:
- Full day:- 8am – 6pm is £60
- Half day:- 8am – 1pm, or 1pm – 6pm is £32.50
- Holiday Club:
- 9am – 3pm is £25
- Or full day 8am – 6pm is £35
- Breakfast Club:- £7.00
- After School Club:- £10:50
How many hours can I have for free?
Free learning and childcare:
15 hours for all 2 year olds. Apply online at:
www.kirklees.gov.uk/freechildcare
15 hours for all children 3 years above. This is universally available.
Working parents:
30 hours for all children with working parents from 9 months.
Apply online at www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
Are there any additional costs when using funding?
There are no additional costs as the funding covers the full price of the sessions used: this includes full cooked hot meals provided for by each location.

Reviews
My little boy James loves coming daily and even asks on the weekend to come, he used to cry, but he’s a changed boy. Staff are amazing and take time to listen would highly recommend the nursery and preschool.
NB
Very polite, friendly, approaching helpful staff, my girls love it, my 7 Yr old that left still loving the staff and has great memories from them. My 3 Yr old looks forward every morning to go, which gives me peace of mind that she is enjoying her time there. I will recommend this place to anybody. Great place!!!
SMS