Step Start Heybridge, opened in November 2021, has been purposely refurbished to offer the very best childcare and early years education.
The nursery features a well maintained outside area, which includes a trim trail, play train and separate baby garden. Inside, the nursery has spacious modern and homely rooms, including two baby rooms, a toddler room, a preschool room and a sensory room.
Please book a visit to see it for yourself!
Funding & Fees
Please contact the nursery for information on their latest fees. 15 and 30 hours funding accepted including the new funding.
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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
NoGroup/Owner
- Step Start Nurseries
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Holly Lacey (Head of Early Years Education)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 22
Total Places for Children
- 78
Age Range
- from 0 years 2 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening Times
- Monday 07:00-18:00
- Tuesday 07:00-18:00
- Wednesday 07:00-18:00
- Thursday 07:00-18:00
- Friday 07:00-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & Christmas
Parking
- There are allocated parking spaces for the nursery that are clearly marked.
Step Start Heybridge Reviews (25)
Step Start Heybridge has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.910) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Step Start Heybridge has 25 reviews.
We joined Step Start from another nursery and have been really impressed with the setting. The staff are helpful, caring and friendly, and both our girls love them.
The nursery is very professional, clean and well equipped.
Communication is good; we have updates on the app and photos uploaded daily.
We have rated the facilities/outdoor space 4-stars instead of five because the last nursery we attended had a larger garden with green space. Due to the location of Step Start, the outdoor space is more like a playground, but the staff make up for the lack of green space with lots of educational activities outside and equipment like mud kitchens.
Overall, we think that Step Start is a great nursery; we have seen both our daughters develop beautifully whilst attending, and the team members seem to genuinely care about each of them. We highly recommend this nursery.
In the five months, he has been there, there haven't been any problems; if he has been struggling, he has been fully supported by staff so frustrations haven't developed and he has become a much happier and more settled child.
The resources that the children have access to for learning are amazing. The staff care so much for the children and also their family and will support them in any way they can.
Our son loves going to nursery, enjoys the meals and snacks and has so much fun.
His development and independence have grown so much in his short time here, and the staff have really helped to prepare him for school with regular updates for us too.
We're just sad he has to leave to go to school!
The attention to detail by the team is second to none, and it will be a sad day when my daughter moves to primary school! But I know they will have prepared her in the best possible way, (especially when I work within education myself and know what is expected).
Thank you to the entire team for what you have done and continue to do.
Our children have made amazing progress at Step Start Heybridge. We are so pleased with the care and support they are given by the staff. The staff are always so positive and put in 100% to make sure the children have the best day. We've always had great communication with the staff, who have always put our minds at ease. Our children love going to nursery, and we, as parents, couldn't be happier!
I cannot recommend this nursery highly enough. Both my sons attend the Heybridge setting, and they absolutely love it. The care is second to none, and the environment is clean and organised. Every day they set up multiple new activities to keep the kids engaged and stimulated, and throughout the day, they keep up the energy with the children. We have moved nurseries a number of times over the past three years, and I cannot even compare this one to others as it's in a league of its own. The staff are professional and caring. We get regular feedback and feel involved in their day. I wouldn't want them to go anywhere else!
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Meet the Team (2)
I started in Early Years back in 2020 as an apprentice and quickly knew this was the path for me. After qualifying and working my way up to senior roles, I joined Step Start in January 2024 and now proudly lead as Head of Early Years Education at Heybridge. I love supporting children on their journey, helping them fill their ‘suitcase’ with all the skills, behaviours and achievements they’ll need for their next steps. I’m passionate about building on children’s curiosity using open-ended, creative play.
From starting as an apprentice at 18 to now leading adventures in our rooms every day, I’ve always had a heart for working with children. I bring energy, imagination, and a whole lot of fun - whether it’s acting out stories with our older children or diving into messy play with the little ones. What makes me stand out? My child-like enthusiasm! You’ll often find me fully involved in the fun, turning everyday moments into exciting learning opportunities. Seeing a child smile and thrive is the best part of my job!
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