First Steps Nursery (Furness Vale)

Our son recently departed First Steps Nursery at Furness Vale for primary school, and the care he received there was second-to-none. He has come a very long way since starting there at 18 months old, and the staff were wonderfully understanding of both his needs and our needs as parents. I highly and wholeheartedly recommend First Steps Nursery to anyone living in the general vicinity of Furness Vale.

We also had some brief interaction with the New Mills branch and they were similarly exemplary. We can't thank them enough.

A lovely nursery with a fantastic outdoor space. Very approachable and caring staff. The older the children are, the more outdoor fun is available to them.

If you're a family who value fun, exploration, and lots of messy play. First Steps in an ideal nursery for you. We have seen our baby flourish into a confident toddler with a lust for learning and a love of the outdoors. Thank you to all of the staff who have worked with her so far - you've done a tremendous job!

Both of my children absolutely love attending First Steps Nursery. Every single member of the staff is so warm and friendly and I feel like they genuinely love what they do. I honestly can't thank them enough! The outdoor paddock is a fabulous asset and I love that the toddlers are out there in most weather conditions enjoying the outdoors, playing in the mud kitchen, broadening their imaginations and getting some fresh air. I would highly recommend this nursery!

The whole team is absolutely awesome with the kids. They take all the time needed for induction, carrying a baby in their arms for hours to build a bond and get them settled. 2nd child will go there too! They have lots of different outside play areas with a lot of nature.

My daughter has been attending First Steps Nursery since she was 11 months old and she is now leaving for school at 4-years-old. She has been so happy here and has developed into a kind, adventurous and smart little girl. I can honestly say First steps Nursery has a lot to do with it. I love their ethos and I have been able to trust them with my little girl. My little boy is also attending here and I wouldn't have it any other way.

My girls have loved attending this nursery for over 3 years. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable and my children have formed good bonds with them. The environment is engaging and interesting and the activities challenging yet enjoyable. The outdoor space is outstanding. I would recommend this nursery to anyone looking for an excellent forest nursery.

First Steps always goes above and beyond, my child loves the paddock, it's fun. Staff are always kind and thoughtful.

Fabulous staff - lovely with the children and very caring. Great site with lots of outside space. Managers are very hardworking and flexible.

I would definitely recommend First Steps to anyone looking for an outstanding childcare provider.

It’s been wonderful to see my daughter develop and grow at First Steps. Highly recommended!

My daughter loves nursery. The fact that she is outside most of the day is the main reason that I love it too. The staff are friendly and helpful and are always on hand to chat and discuss anything. Really happy parent.

I am very pleased with how well my son has settled in, the staff are amazing with him, he is in a secure, friendly and clean environment. The outdoor space is excellent for children to play and explore.