Key Steps Day Nursery in the heart of the Cotswolds offers a family-focused feel, a unique learning approach which is delivered by passionate and knowledgeable educators. The nursery offers something truly different and special - a magical play and learning environment for children aged up to 5 years.
The beautiful period building, situated in Cirencester has been sensitively restored and is filled with character. From the highly experienced team of staff...
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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
NoOwner
- Key Steps Day Nurseries Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Charlotte Wix (Owner)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 35
Total Places for Children
- 80
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening 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
Key Steps Day Nursery Reviews (57)
Key Steps Day Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.986) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Key Steps Day Nursery has 57 reviews.
The team at key steps are really friendly and easy to get on with. They take good care of our daughter and give us regular updates through an app. I'm particularly impressed with all the food they make. My daughter is always excited to go.
Thank you for taking the time to give us a review and for the kind words.
We, as parents, couldn't be happier with KeySteps. Our daughter, now 4, has attended since 6 months old and is heading to school confident, curious and thriving thanks to the amazing staff, especially Phoebe, Sammy and Daisy.
Our 1-year-old son has been there since 6 months and has developed brilliantly under the care of his wonderful key worker, Molly.
The nursery is clean, modern and thoughtfully run, with a strong focus on learning through play, imagination and high-quality wooden toys. Extras like yoga and special visitors really enrich the children's experience.
Josie (manager) and Bex (assistant manager) are exceptional-kind, passionate and truly dedicated. Their leadership shines through in every aspect.
We feel very lucky to have found such a nurturing and inspiring environment and would highly recommend it.
Thank you for taking the time to write about and praise our amazing staff. They all work so hard to ensure every child and extended family have the very best experience whilst at Key Steps.
The staff are incredible, so attentive and honestly care for the children. The rooms are full of adventure and excitement for the children and the food is brilliant too. They are brilliant at adapting and moving alongside the children whether it's getting ready for school and learning or potty training!
Thank you! Providing extra curricular activities and resources alongside the children's current developmental needs is something we strive for.
The food provided is amazing, nutritional, balanced and something my children really enjoy. The variety of fun, engaging activities offered is wonderful too, my daughter always has stories to tell me when I pick her up, which is such a reassuring sign of how happy she is.
The rooms are filled with fantastic resources and toys that encourage learning and exploration. One of the things I love most about Key Steps is how much time they spend outdoors and I appreciate the effort the team puts into taking them on outings.
There staff are professional, caring and very kind. It's clear how dedicated they are and how much they genuinely care for the children.
Thank you for your lovely review; we love having them both! We are lucky that we can get out and about in the outdoors and the local community so much as the children get so many wonderful learning opportunities from it!
Both our daughters have thrived since starting there both at 11 months.
The whole team make the whole experience so personal to each child , to ensure they are happy, healthy and excelling in all areas of development. All the staff feel more like friends and family, and have so much love and passion for their roles, and it shines in their work.
One of the best decision we ever made was sending our girls to Key Steps. They absolutely love it and are so excited to walk through the door every morning
We are so glad to hear the girls love being here as much as we enjoy having them! Thank you for your wonderful review.
Both of my children love going to nursery and every time I pick them up they are always so happy and have had a brilliant day.
My youngest daughter started in September 2025 and is absolutely loving it and thriving massively.
One of my daughters had a slight speech delay so she isn't as advanced as some children in her class. The nursery picked up on this early on and I cannot tell you how supportive and caring they have been towards us as parents and to my daughter. The nursery called us in for a meeting and together we created a plan moving forward to help improve our daughter's speech.
Since having this meeting the progress in my daughters speech has improved twice fold and we owe it all to the fantastic staff at Key Steps.
I have recommended this nursery to so many people that have asked me what it's like and I can truly say I do not have a bad word to say at all!
Thank you so much for your kind words, we are so proud of our dedicated staff team and key person approach!
My baby has been at key steps for 5 months now and I'm blown away by the experience. From the initial enquiry, settling in sessions, starting nursery and to the present I have nothing but positive feedback. Personable, attentive, informative and clear to see how much my little one Is thriving.
Its so wonderful to hear that from your first interactions with the nursery to now it has all been so positive. The nursery always aim to go the extra mile for all our families to ensure everyone feels welcomed and settled.
From what I've seen Key Steps so far it's a wonderful place, the staff are lovely and they keep me well informed of my daughter's activities through the app. I also love that they prepare all the food fresh.
Thank you so much Sarah for your kind words, we have loved welcoming your family to the nursery and we can't wait to see how your daughter flourishes with us..
Everyone at Key Steps takes great care and pride in their work. They have been amazing with my son and have helped him develop and grow with enthusiasm. Nothing is ever too much and my son has the best time, he looks forward to going each morning.
You are always greeted with a smile and a full run down of what they have been up to during the day on pick up.
It's lovely to have such feedback, thank you so much. The team work hard every day and its heart warming when that passion shines through. They all work so hard to ensure every child has the very best experiences whilst at nursery.
They both love going to nursery, they have real bonds with the staff, who you can see truely care about them and the other children. Even when you see them out of work, they greet the boys with a smile and stop for a chat.
The variety of the activities, the messy play, the learning and the extra bits that make it special (librarian comes, the police, trips out and the zoo that comes in).
Even on days where drop off is a little trickier (where my little boy doesn't want to leave me) , they are reassuring to me as a parent, but do everything they can to help him go in, asking if he wants his favourite breakfast or toy etc, which really shows they know the children.
The updates and pictures we get are great and I love seeing what they are up to during the day.
I would highly recommend Keysteps to anyone!
Thank you so much, the team love to enhance the experiences offered to the children with a range of external companies coming in or trips out to the local community.
She has grown so much socially and emotionally, and the environment is warm, welcoming, and extremely well organised. You can feel the positive atmosphere as soon as you walk in.
The food is also fantastic. Meals are fresh, nutritious, and thoughtfully planned, and our daughter always enjoys them. It's reassuring to know she's eating so well during the day.
We also really appreciate the excellent communication with parents. We're kept updated with photos, highlights, and thoughtful notes about her progress, and the team are always happy to answer questions or talk through anything we need. It truly feels like a partnership and gives us complete peace of mind.
We can't recommend this nursery highly enough, thank you to the whole team
Emma and the kitchen team will be thrived to hear that she loves her food. They work so hard to exceed expectations and ensure children have the very best food whilst at nursery. Thank you
We decided to put our little girl in at 10 months old, I am not going to lie, the first few drop offs were horrendous, but wow the staff went above and beyond to make sure she eventually settled. The love, care and attention to detail is second to none, we are so grateful for all the staff, every single lady I have met knows her name, and is just so welcoming every time!!
She has come on leap and bounds within 3 months of joining! If you are considering Key Steps, don't wait around, they are just the best!
We have loved welcoming your family to our nursery and are so glad your daughter has settled in so well. Thank you
We couldn't be happier with the Nursery, we love every member of staff that we have come across. We feel comfortable and confident having our daughter there and can see how much she is benefitting from being in such a positive, nurturing setting.
Thank you for taking ythe time to do a review for the nursery, it really does mean a lot to each and every staff member.
Now, just a short time later, our little boy is so happy to go into nursery every morning. Seeing the big smile on his face at drop off, especially when he spots the familiar, caring members of staff. This reassures us that he's in the best possible hands while we are at work.
The team is not only caring and nurturing, but also helpful and informative, always taking the time to share updates, answer our (many) questions, and make us feel included in his early years journey.
We honestly couldn't ask for more. Thank you for creating such a safe, supportive, and loving environment! It genuinely means the world to us, and we rave about you to everyone.
Thank you for such a wonderful and heartfelt review. We have loved welcoming you and your son into our nursery, watching him thrive and make amazing bonds with both staff and other children is just a joy. We can't wait to see what the next chapter brings. Thank you again.
It's been a lovely journey with Key Steps. They constantly strive to make things better for the children and the parents. I have seen my son grow under their care, from a shy toddler who was always by himself to a more confident individual. Would definitely recommend to anyone that's looking for a nurturing place for their little ones.
It has been a pleasure to welcome you and your son to our nursery and see how he has flourished. Thank you for taking the time to review our nursery.
We could not have asked for a more caring and supportive environment. The staff really knew and looked after each child. They had our complete trust. Thank you for giving our daughter a fantastic start, helping her personality flourish and preparing her for the next chapter. We will remember her Key Step days as an extremely happy time.
Thank you for your kind comments, We have loved having your family in the nursery.
My daughter has been attending Key Steps since she was 10 months old and we could not be happier with the care she receives. The staff working in the baby room, really are special and make me feel so at ease when leaving my daughter there. I feel like they truly care about her, and what they do day to day, which is a positive difference from other day nurseries we've experienced. She's always so happy to go in, it's actually difficult getting her to leave at the end of the day! We're looking forward to seeing the rest of her journey as she moves up through the rooms!
Thank you for your kind comments. We have loved welcoming your daughter into the nursery and seeing her make such strong bonds with the staff in the room. She has flourished and we cant wait to see this continue throughout the year.
It is a fantastic nursery, our son was so happy there and the care and attention he got from the staff was amazing. We always felt that he was in safe hands. Great facilities, great resources, delicious food and an incredible team of staff. We are very sad to say goodbye. I would highly recommend Key Steps to anyone.
It has been a pleasure to have welcomed you and for son to our nursery. We have loved watching him grow and flourish. We wish you all the best for the future.
Picking the right nursery for your little one is so important and we definitely made the right choice with Key Steps. The staff are so friendly, the meals are full of variety and freshly cooked. The office/management team are amazing too and are quick to respond to any questions you may have. Brilliant team and the perfect environment for the little ones!
Thank you, so much for your kind words. It's great to hear about the amazing food the children enjoy and the catering team so lovely prepare.
My son started Key Steps in September and since being there I have seen him thrive in the environment they have created. The staff are wonderful, caring, and attentive. The whole nursery goes above and beyond and we recently enjoyed a 'Stay and Play' where we were able to meet other parents and get to know some of the other babies. He is fed so well from a fantastic menu and all the staff truly seem to know him and his ways. Transparency and communication is so important as a parent and it is certainly a strength at Key Steps.
We all understand how important excellent communication is to building strong trusting relationships and we work hard every day to ensure this happens throughout the nursery. We have loved welcoming your family into the nursery and watching your son flourish.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Key Steps Day Nursery
What is the Age Range of Children that Key Steps Day Nursery accepts?
Key Steps Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Key Steps Day Nursery Open?
Key Steps Day Nursery 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 Key Steps Day Nursery have capacity for?
Key Steps Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 80 Children.
How far is Key Steps Day Nursery to the centre of Cirencester?
0.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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