Kindred First Steps (Ruskington)

Meadowbrook, Ruskington, Sleaford NG34 9FJ
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  • Kindred First Steps (Ruskington), Sleaford
Kindred First Steps (Ruskington) in Sleaford, Lincolnshire gives children the chance to thrive in a quality early years learning environment.

Children have access to a wide range of stimulating activities and the support of caring, motivating staff.

Healthy, tasty food is available for children each day.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Olwen Owen (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 17

Total Places for Children

  • 71

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 4 years 11 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • There is parking at the premises.

Kindred First Steps (Ruskington) Reviews (10)

9.5

Kindred First Steps (Ruskington) has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.454) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kindred First Steps (Ruskington) has 10 reviews.

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Review from LAURA G (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Ruskington First Steps is a top class nursery, they have been amazing with our daughter since the moment she started at 9 months. The staff are friendly, personal and always happy to help. They know our little girl inside out. Whenever there is an issue they are quick to resolve. They go above and beyond
in all areas, the effort that was put into a birthday card for our daughter's older brother was amazing. It would be remiss of me to not comment on the exceptional work ethic and attitude of all the staff but specifically the deputy manager who was our daughter's key worker and supported her through settling in period amazingly and continues to care and support her now! 10/10!!!!
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Review from Martin W (Father of Child) published on 18 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My partner and I have been delighted with Kindred First Steps (Ruskington) since our daughter started there several months ago. She looks forward to going each day she's in and it's so reassuring for us to know that she's happy there. The staff are amazing and our daughter couldn't be in better hands.
Communication is excellent and includes brief handover info at pick up, more detailed written feedback in the booklet, photos and reports in the app, as well as timely responses to any emails. There are lots of varied activities throughout the day and regular opportunities to play outside where there is plenty of space and equipment. Our daughter enjoys each day at nursery and that speaks volumes.
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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attended first steps nursery from the age of 12 months, she always enjoyed going and the staff were amazing with her
All staff and management were very supportive whenever we needed them and were always happy to solve any queries I may have had
They supported myself and my daughter through
the first steps off her autism Assesment to ensure this was ready to go before she started primary school


If I ever have any more children, I would send them back in a heartbeat

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Review from Kellie S (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Olwen & Susan, along with all the other members of staff, truly care for the children as if they were their own. My daughter absolutely loves going in and runs straight to them, which is amazing to see when you're trusting someone else to care for your child. It's so reassuring to know she feels happy,
safe, and well looked after.
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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child has been attending this nursery for over a year now - they are excited every day to go & I trust the team there whole heartedly.


They look after them so well, they come home happy, fed & content and I couldn't ask for anything more. They are informative & attentive & make every parent

and child feel like they are their priority.
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Review from Riley S (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with the care our son receives here. From day one, the staff made us feel like family. It's so heartening to see him run into his classroom with a smile every morning. The teachers are genuinely invested in his happiness and development, and we feel so lucky to have found such
a nurturing environment for his early years.
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Review from Chelsea I (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending First Steps Nursery since September 2025, and we have been really pleased with the experience. Since starting, she has come on leaps and bounds with her development, confidence, and social skills.
The staff are always friendly, welcoming, and helpful, which makes a big
difference. It's clear they genuinely care about the children and create a positive, supportive environment for them to learn and grow.
My daughter always comes home happy after her day at nursery. It's reassuring as a parent to know she is enjoying her time there and being well looked after. I would definitely recommend First Steps Nursery to other parents.
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Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After so many recommendations from family, friends and colleagues we never had any doubt that we would send our children to First Steps. It has such a fantastic reputation in the local area. My little boy joined in April 2024 and has thrived in their care. It is a fantastic nursery with brilliant provision
and kind, caring staff who get to know the children so well! They have a fantastic space and outdoor area which is always used to support the children's learning and development. We are so happy we chose First Steps.
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Review from Lucy F (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
First Steps is an incredible nursery, and we feel genuinely lucky to send our children there.


From day one, the team have been warm, patient, and truly invested in helping each child feel safe and confident. Our little one's settled in so quickly thanks to the nurturing atmosphere and the way the

staff take time to understand each child's personality.


The facilities are clean and well organised with a lovely outdoor space to maximise time spent outdoors which our children love. The activities are creative, varied, and thoughtfully planned, and we've seen such a positive boost in confidence, communication, and independence. They love going in every morning and come home full of stories about what they've been up to, and especially the food they've eaten!


Our children have flourished at First Steps, and we would confidently recommend it to any family seeking high quality childcare.

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Review from K H (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Ruskington First Steps is a lovely nursery where both of my children have attended. The dedicated and friendly staff make the nursery what it is. They genuinely care about the children, they have a smile on their faces every day and it's clear they have a wonderful relationship with the children. My
son started in preschool and he was a shy little boy but settled in quicker than expected due to the time and effort of the staff. My daughter has attended since she was a few months old and she has grown in confidence. They offer a range of activities daily, my daughter especially loves singing and dancing with the staff. I find their policies to be fair and I feel my child is safe and well looked after.
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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.454)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.454) out of 10 for Kindred First Steps (Ruskington) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 10 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 5.000 for Kindred First Steps (Ruskington) is calculated as follows: ( (118 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 118 Ratings = 5
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.454 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kindred First Steps (Ruskington) is based on 10 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 = 3.75
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 71 number of registered child places is 14.2. 10 Positive Reviews ÷ 14.2 = 0.704
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kindred First Steps (Ruskington)

What is the Age Range of Children that Kindred First Steps (Ruskington) accepts?

Kindred First Steps (Ruskington) accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 4 years 11 months.

What Days & Hours is Kindred First Steps (Ruskington) Open?

Kindred First Steps (Ruskington) is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Kindred First Steps (Ruskington) have capacity for?

Kindred First Steps (Ruskington) has capacity for a total of 71 Children.

How far is Kindred First Steps (Ruskington) to the centre of Sleaford?

3.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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