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1st STEPS NURSERY
AND PRESCHOOL

About
1st Steps Nurseries

About Us

Here at 1st Steps Nursery and Preschool, we aim to provide a warm, happy, nurturing and stimulating environment. We offer a high-quality care and education for all children. We are at the heart of the Crosland Moor and Thornton Lodge area, providing support for all families working in partnership with parents.

Our ethos is to provide a healthy and happy learning environment, where all children feel safe and strive to be the best versions of themselves. Our experienced team of early years educations ensure your child receives the very best start in life.

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Our Senior Team

At 1st Steps Nurseries, our highly skilled and fully qualified staff bring passion and sensitivity to their work, supporting each child in a warm, encouraging environment.

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Suzannah

Area Manager, Area DSL

BA Hons in Early Childhood Education and Care. Safeguarding lead.

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Jaime

Manager, Designated safeguarding lead

Level 3 Diploma for Children's and Young Peoples Workforce, Paediatric First Aid

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Helen

Deputy Manager, Deputy safeguarding officer

Cache L5 Diploma in leadership for Heath and Social care and Children and Young People’s Workforce. Paediatric First Aid

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Bethany

Manager, Designated safeguarding lead

L3 Diploma for Children and Young People’s Workforce. Paediatric First Aid.

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Kay

Deputy Manager, Designated Safeguarding Officer

Level 3 Diploma Children’s Learning and Development.

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