First Steps Junior Academy

My little girl has been attending First Steps since September 2019. She is always happy and all the staff are fantastic with her. She eats well and plays outside as many days as can be facilitated. I am more than happy with her care and would not hesitate to recommend First Steps.

I sent my boys here from when they were 1 to 11 approximately and they loved it and were very sad to leave. Now my daughter attends and she loves it too. Opening times are great and a good location for me. Staff are great and very friendly and helpful.

Really pleased with this nursery. My girls enjoyed spending the summer over there. It was the first time using this service, so I was a bit concerned. The manager was so helpful and friendly. All the staff are amazing, my girls were so happy. They had several activities outside the nursery, which was great. Hopefully, they will attend again this summer.

My experience using this private nursery has been good, the staff are friendly, professional with no issues. My son started in July 2019. I am happy with the caring approach the staff have with looking after my son.

My daughter attends first steps 2 mornings a week. She absolutely loves it. The staff are friendly and are great at helping her settle in. She always looks forward to going and comes out a very happy little girl. Would highly recommend.

I'm very pleased with the work that has been put in with my child at the day care. They're very good at looking after my child and helping him come out of his shell.

I cannot recommend this nursery enough! My 2 kids love it, one is in the baby room and the other is in the preschool room and I have to say these ladies have been fab getting them settled in. They are so loving and kind to all the children and nothing is ever too much trouble. It makes going to work every day that little bit easier knowing our kids are in safe hands.

I cannot thank enough the staff of First Steps! My boy was there when he was a baby and I have loved it ever since. Came back a couple months ago and the way he was welcomed back was fantastic! The staff is great, you can really see they love and care for the children. We are able to go to work peacefully knowing our child is in good hands. Highly recommend!

As the foster carer of two young boys, I needed to find day care that would be understanding to the boy's unique needs and circumstances. First Steps have proven to be invaluable in providing the boys with a safe and caring environment and a structured routine to their day. The standard of care is excellent and I feel that First Steps have partnered me and allowed the placement with me and my family to continue and progress more smoothly. I can't praise the staff and management highly enough.

The summer activities were very varied. There was outdoor fun and outings to enjoy. The staff were helpful and attentive and lots of sun cream was applied during the hot weather when the children were outside. Lunch and snacks were appetising and delicious. The staff did their best to accommodate all age groups with activities in the after-school group. It was the world cup so lots of activities revolved around is al all the older children were interested in it. The staff did their best to provide topical activities and a caring, safe environment.

The standard of care received by my son is of a high standard. He always looks forward to going every morning and has always a positive reaction to first steps when talking about he time there.

Extremely pleased with the care of our two daughters at First Steps Junior Academy. Each being in the baby room and also in preschool/after school. Our inductions were excellent and very gradual for my return to work. There are a lot of faces to get to know throughout the nursery but each and every member of staff is charismatic, friendly and caring. On drop off and collection I never feel rushed or hurried. They take the time to listen. Care and attention to detail is fantastic. It's a busy place but never once have I felt that the girls are just a 'number'. Its a place full of fun and personality and the girls are very happy there!

My son has attended First Steps Junior Academy from September 2016. He has really come out of his shell with the interaction with staff members and other children.

The staff here are all so friendly and extremely accommodating of last minute plans when my son's school changes things.

Over the Summer months, management are continually introducing new activities to get the children out, should it be a trip to the shop with their own money or a visit to the local Fire Station.

The nursery uses a security pin code system to enter the building ensuring the safety of the children and update this often.

My personal circumstances have changed and therefore no longer require the place for him at the nursery but I would have no hesitation in recommending to friends or colleagues.

When in work I am not left worrying about how he is getting on and I have full trust and faith in the staff at First Steps Junior Academy.

Both of my girls went to First Steps and they had a very enjoyable time both in the nursery and after school. The staff were really good at settling my girls into their new environment with a friendly and professional manner. All the staff in every room my girls were in were lovely and friendly and helpful. The nursery has a wide range of activities going on every day and the girls loved their dinners. I would highly recommend the nursery.

My child went to First Steps until last Sept before starting school. He loved it, was a very friendly place, all staff lovely and management brilliant. Couldn't do enough to help you.

All the staff at the nursery are friendly, helpful and caring. They go out of their way to ensure that all children are happy. The after school staff are brilliant and go the extra mile for the children. They ensure that they have loads of fun activities and outings for the children over the summer months so they don't get bored. My son loves all the staff and is always welcomed with a smile.

I have 2 children currently going to First Steps Junior Academy, and we have been with them for over 2 years. The youngest started in the baby room and is now in Juniors. My kids love going and get along well with both the nursery assistants and the other children. I highly recommend this place.

I would not hesitate in recommending First Steps Junior Academy to family and friends.

My daughter who is 10 and my son who is 6 have both attended the After Schools since they started in Primary 1. They both enjoy the spacious accommodation next to the park and the many activities on offer. There is an excellent summer scheme with exciting themed weeks and a weekly trip which they love. The staff are always approachable and helpful and are quick to inform you of any issues that may arise from time to time. The staff clearly put much time and effort into organising the summer scheme and other holiday times, and meals are provided then. The school collection service is very good and flexible enabling the children to attend after school activities. The staff listen to the children's suggestions with regard to activities. The children have enjoyed football, gymnastics, badminton, tennis, cooking, painting and other creative activities. I am very pleased with the standard of care.

I have 2 children attending First Steps, my eldest who is coming up to 3 has attended since he was 6 months old, my youngest who is now 8 months has attended since he was 6 months. I have no complaints regarding First Steps this entire time, the staff are friendly, open, encouraging and my children feel so at home there. The staff have been great with me as a new mum, working with me at each stage a child is at e.g. weaning, toilet training etc. The boys learn so much and they have confidence and have progressed so much at first stage and interacting with all the other children. They enjoy the play, activities, food and love and attention from the staff.