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175 Buxton Road, Furness Vale, High Peak, SK23 7PZ
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03 October 2025
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.
11 October 2024
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.
28 September 2022
Our little girl has attended First Steps Nursery for 6 months now. It has become a home from home for her. The staff are incredibly attentive and their core values of 'play, nature and nurture' resonate through everything they do. They truly believe in allowing children to be children. We love
seeing our daughter, and others, coming out at the end of the day with giant smiles and mucky faces!
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!
13 September 2022
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!
16 August 2022
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.
02 September 2021
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.
01 September 2021
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.
06 July 2020
First Steps always goes above and beyond, my child loves the paddock, it's fun. Staff are always kind and thoughtful.
06 July 2020
Fabulous staff - lovely with the children and very caring. Great site with lots of outside space. Managers are very hardworking and flexible.
07 October 2019
Our son went to First Steps Nursery (Furness Vale) for 4 years, he was extremely happy there, they took great care of him throughout all the various stages of his development and when the time came they made sure he was school ready.
Even though he suffered from separation anxiety, our son loved
going to the nursery every day, it was actually a battle to get him home at pick up time because he just wanted to stay and play!! My son made lots of friends there but he also enjoyed mentoring the younger ones.
Every one of the key workers he has had, have been absolutely outstanding.
Throughout the week the kids have lots and lots of outdoor time, lots of stimulating activities organised for them but also plenty of time to discover the wonders of nature.
The food is fantastic, I always knew my son was going to have healthy meals every day even though he was a very fussy eater.
I would definitely recommend First Steps to anyone looking for an outstanding childcare provider.
09 September 2019
My daughter has had an incredible experience at First Steps Nursery. With the help and support of the experienced, nurturing staff she has developed into a more confident, self-assured little girl.
The nursery really focuses on developing a good sense of well-being in each child in a safe
nurturing environment. The woodland nursery has been a fantastic experience.
It’s been wonderful to see my daughter develop and grow at First Steps. Highly recommended!
29 July 2019
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.
04 April 2019
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.
Latest Reviews for First Steps Nursery (Furness Vale)
03 October 2025
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.
11 October 2024
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.
28 September 2022
Our little girl has attended First Steps Nursery for 6 months now. It has become a home from home for her. The staff are incredibly attentive and their core values of 'play, nature and nurture' resonate through everything they do. They truly believe in allowing children to be children. We love
seeing our daughter, and others, coming out at the end of the day with giant smiles and mucky faces!
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!
13 September 2022
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!
16 August 2022
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.
02 September 2021
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.
01 September 2021
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.
06 July 2020
First Steps always goes above and beyond, my child loves the paddock, it's fun. Staff are always kind and thoughtful.
06 July 2020
Fabulous staff - lovely with the children and very caring. Great site with lots of outside space. Managers are very hardworking and flexible.
07 October 2019
Our son went to First Steps Nursery (Furness Vale) for 4 years, he was extremely happy there, they took great care of him throughout all the various stages of his development and when the time came they made sure he was school ready.
Even though he suffered from separation anxiety, our son loved
going to the nursery every day, it was actually a battle to get him home at pick up time because he just wanted to stay and play!! My son made lots of friends there but he also enjoyed mentoring the younger ones.
Every one of the key workers he has had, have been absolutely outstanding.
Throughout the week the kids have lots and lots of outdoor time, lots of stimulating activities organised for them but also plenty of time to discover the wonders of nature.
The food is fantastic, I always knew my son was going to have healthy meals every day even though he was a very fussy eater.
I would definitely recommend First Steps to anyone looking for an outstanding childcare provider.
09 September 2019
My daughter has had an incredible experience at First Steps Nursery. With the help and support of the experienced, nurturing staff she has developed into a more confident, self-assured little girl.
The nursery really focuses on developing a good sense of well-being in each child in a safe
nurturing environment. The woodland nursery has been a fantastic experience.
It’s been wonderful to see my daughter develop and grow at First Steps. Highly recommended!
29 July 2019
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.
04 April 2019
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.