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First Steps Junior Academy

66a Gilford Road, Portadown, Craigavon BT63 5EF
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First Steps Junior Academy, Craigavon
First Steps Junior Academy, Craigavon
First Steps Junior Academy, Craigavon

First Steps Junior Academy offers a loving homely environment for your child. First Steps has been a vital part of the community for many years. The large house has been renovated and extended to provide a high standard of care and facilities for children aged 3 months to 4 years. Every day at First Steps is fun filled and stimulating with age appropriate resources and activities in every room.

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Funding & Fees

Full Times - £247
Full Day - £58
Half Day - £41
Two children – Full time - £453.50
Afterschool - £29.50

Morning & Afterschool - £35.50

Fees applicable from April 1st 2025.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Lisa May Heron (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 22

Total Places for Children

  • 65

Age Range

  • from 0 years 6 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

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

  • Public Holidays

First Steps Junior Academy Reviews (66)

9.8

First Steps Junior Academy has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.790) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time First Steps Junior Academy has 66 reviews.

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Review from Zhaneta D (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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My daughter settled in very quickly in the nursery. The staff are helpful and friendly. My child is enjoying her time in the nursery.

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Review from Nathlie M (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2016 Submitted via Website
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I have used first steps for both my daughter and son and cannot recommend them highly enough!! The standard of care is excellent but even more importantly they offer a homely environment for your children to play and learn. Every mother knows the struggle you go through leaving your little ones to go to work especially when they are very small and feeling confident they are well looked after and happy makes leaving them that little bit easier!

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Review from L W (Father of Child) published on 19 May 2016 Submitted via Website
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Our two kids have attended 1st Steps for two years so far and we have been more than happy with the love and care they have received. There is an excellent manager and very approachable. The team are very friendly and it's obvious that they genuinely love the kids. We would highly recommend 1st Steps to anyone.

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Review from Vandana G (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2016 Submitted via Website
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My child is going there from last year and I am looking amazing changes in him. When he started, he was almost 3 and didn't speak much and now the situation is absolutely opposite. Lol. He is learning a lot over there. I am quite impressed from the activities arranged by nursery, especially different themes for every month is really works to teach them along playing. Apart from this, outside area for playing is quite big and my little one enjoys to play there. It's always difficult for parents to leave their child while going for work but this place is absolutely amazing where I know my child is safe and have loads of fun and cuddle. Thanks first steps!

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Review from Diane W (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2016 Submitted via Website
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My little girl started in First Steps at 9 months old, we were given lots of time to help her settle in and the staff were all very caring and helpful. As she has moved through the rooms I am very happy with how she is progressing and the development leaps she is making. Her key workers always seem very aware of what they can do to help her develop the areas she has more difficulty with. Most importantly she is happy to go to nursery and tells me all about what she has been doing when I collect her.

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Review from Cathy N (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2015 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has attended this nursery for a number of years. She is very happy here and has progressed well. I find the staff approachable and helpful and each of my child's key workers has had a genuine interest in my daughter's progress and well being. The management is always on hand to answer any questions I may have. My child is happy to attend this nursery and I am content and happy that she is well looked after.

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Awards / Recognitions (15)

  • Recipient: Clear Day NurseriesDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
  • Recipient: Clear Day NurseriesDate: Monday 31 Mar 2025
  • Recipient: Clear Day NurseriesDate: Thursday 28 Mar 2024

Meet the Team (1)

Lisa May Heron Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2006
Lisa May Heron

Lisa May has worked with us in First Steps Junior Academy since 2006.

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