Our Summary
About Us
DO YOU NEED QUALITY CHILDCARE WITH A DIFFERENCE ?
We are the very FIRST nursery in Dudley to become an ACCREDITED "Curiosity Approach" setting.
We encourage our children to play and learn with real resources, this means that we have moved away from a nursery full of plastic toys. For example you will see real pots and pans and ceramic tea sets - we have created a real home from home feel to our nursery that your children will love. Our children love the outdoors too, they grow their own carrots, tomatoes and even potatoes.
We provide quality childcare and education for children 8 weeks up to 5 years old.
We understand how important this decision is for you as a parent and we would like to reassure you that our team of knowledgeable, dedicated and friendly staff will help you every step of the way and they will be able to answer any questions or concerns you may have. Pop in for a visit.
•Opening times 7.30am – 6.00pm Monday to Friday. We close over the Christmas period and Bank holidays.
•We close for one day per year for a staff team training day.
•Fees are payable in advance of childcare. No refunds are given.
•Offer Sessional / Part time care - Half days, full days or all week.
•15 & 30 hour funded places for 9m, 2, 3 & 4 year olds; we will prepare your child for Reception class.
•Offer School holiday playscheme places for up to 12 years if space is available
•Latest Ofsted report (Feb 2023) is available.
•All staff hold a full enhanced criminal records (DBS) check
•All staff undergo further enhanced training and show a commitment to their continuous professional development
•We have a large outdoor play area and value the importance of the outdoor learning environment
•The Directors are well established, knowledgeable and highly trained in Early Years services and business management and been owners of nurseries for 25 years.
Our Availability
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 23/01/2025 | |||||||
Our Fees
- Childcare from £300.00 per week
Full time fees from £195 per week
School holiday playschemes from £100 per week (cost applicable to full time school children only)
Our Ofsted Inspections
The inspection grades below have been obtained from the Ofsted website based upon the registration number the childcare provider has provided to us. You should verify this information yourself prior to using the childcare provider.
Our Documents
- Inspection Report: Ofsted Inspection Report (added 23/01/2025)
- Inspection Report: Ofsted Inspection report (added 03/10/2018)
Reviews
4.8 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Early Steps Dudley. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk members and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.
I cannot praise this Nursery enough for their efforts. All the staff are approachable, friendly, caring and go beyond.
My daughter had been to previous nurseries to this one but I was never one hundred percent happy until she attended Early Steps.
Being in the childcare sector myself, I found everything I wanted for my daughter at this Nursery.
She was happy from week one when she previously had not settled at other nurseries. She has formed strong , working relationships with staff and they really made her security and confidence a priority.Also, I especially liked how this nursery uses the curiosity approach.
The learning environment and activities are both engaging and based on individuals interests.
Most importantly the children their feel safe , happy and secure.
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Jodie
on 12/05/2022
A wonderful nursery with very caring staff, always happy to help whenever they are needed. Our son has been very happy here for the last 18 months.
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Bec01
on 12/05/2022
Fantastic nursery with very helpful and kind staff . My daughter has been with this nursery for over a 2 year. We are from Poland and daughter firstly had a problem with communicate but now she is happy every day to come and learn something new and meet and talk with friends there . recommend them to everyone . Thank you for great place to develop little ones ❤️
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Magda
on 12/05/2022
I genuinely can't fault the staff and service at Early Steps, Dudley. My little boy has been going there since he was one. He's now 19 months old and the progress he has made over those 7 months has been phenomenal. He absolutely loves it there! when I go through the staff members names of a morning with him, he gets all excited about getting to the door to see which friendly member of staff will greet him that morning. He walks straight in without a care in the world, because he absolutely loves it there! he sometimes doesn't even want to leave!! He goes 5 days a week, full time. The staff are very helpful, caring and really supportive. All members of staff are approachable and I feel like they genuinely care about my son which is a great relief! They are happy to chat at the door, on the phone, or over email about your child. They are always happy to help and you never feel like you're bothering them! The Nursery is clean, tidy and Covid safe. Best nursery in the area, by far!
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Aimee L
on 09/11/2021
My son Reggie has recently started attending Early Steps Nursery Dudley and we cannot be happier! The staff are really friendly and he has progressed so much in the last 3 months in considering he was in lockdown the whole time before he is now interacting with staff and other children lovely. Would highly recommend!
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Andy
on 18/03/2021
my daughter Izzy has been there over 6 months now and she loves to go. It has done her good to mix with other children prior to being able to attend when she is 3. They are all so caring.
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Karen
on 18/03/2021
Amazing nursery, my daughter has been with them for over a year now. I will be so sad when it comes to her leaving. The staff are amazing, she has extra health needs and they have been supportive and helpful every step of the way. Would definitely recommend to everyone
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Samantha
on 27/11/2020
I had to change nurseries during lockdown as my childrens previous nursery closed. Due to being a key worker i had to move the children to a different setting and this nursery was recommended too me by the previous nursery i was at busy bees on the milking bank. Because of all the restrictions in place i was not able to view the nursery but from the very first day after picking my two children up from the new nursery there faces beamed with excitement and happiness and said they had a good time. The boys continued to attend nursery with smiles daily for a few months and even when it came to the old nursery reopening i asked the boys which nursety they wanted to stay at and it was a unanamous vote that the new nersery won. I took the happiness from my boys and secured their place at the new nursery where they have continued to have an amazing time and the staff have been so acomodating and friendly and put me at ease every day i had to leave the children. Highly reccomend.
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Laura
on 04/09/2020
Amazing bunch of ladies here, I felt like Shelby fitted in straight away and they are all brilliant with her! From the first day I took Shelby in for a viewing, I felt very much at ease. Her first full day i felt totally at ease leaving her and as it was the first time I had left her I knew she was fine with all of the girls there. Brilliant nothing is to much for them and are there for anything needed, Shelby eats pretty much all of the food that they provide and shes is so comfortable in coming to nursery. Highly recommended
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Erin B
on 09/07/2020
Wonderful nursery with lovely caring staff. All children made to feel welcome, safe and cared for. Great selection of healthy meals and snacks. The environment is set out to develop children's imagination using the curiosity approach. Lots of learning opportunities inside, outside and through technology. My daughter loves it.
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Laura
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