Description
Contact Information
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Phone Number01403 334870
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Details
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Group/OwnerThe Nursery Family
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Person in ChargeEmma Holland (Manager)
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Number of Staff16
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When ClosedBank Holidays
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Type of ServiceDay Nursery – Privately Owned Open all year Full Day Care Sessional Day Care
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Total Places for children54
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Age rangefrom 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months
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ParkingThere is a car park located at the nursery.
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Opening DaysMon-Fri
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Opening Hours0730-1800
Paul F
November 9, 2020 at 12:00 amA very good nursery, very happy with the care for my son. Especially during these tough times. Great receding reports on collection in what he has been doing and eating during the day.
Always very welcoming at drop off. My son looks forward to attending every time.
Jamie H
November 9, 2020 at 12:00 amAfter our daughter not settling at another nursery 2 months in having relocated to the area we changed to Step Ahead and never looked back. Staff are warm and friendly and our daughter just seemed to relax and have fun quite quickly. We loved that there’s a parents evening to chat about our child’s development and so impressed at how management accommodated extra sessions. Would definitely recommend this nursery to others.
Ewelina S
November 9, 2020 at 12:00 amWe have been very lucky to find the Step Ahead Nursery when we moved to the area. From the first visit guided by the Nursery’s Manager, we had an impression that it will be a ‘home from home’ for our son and we were not wrong! Our son was one y.o. when he first joined, and from that moment on (he is now almost 3) we felt reassured that he is in the good hands.
Both baby and toddler room teams are very supportive, dedicated to their work and extremely creative, so children are engaged and learning all the time.
The Manager and the team are always in search for the new ways to improve teaching and learning; giving each and every child the opportunity to progress. I was very pleased when the team members from toddler room offered to practice/use with our son some foreign words (to support his learning at home-as we juggle between 3 languages). Now, if I come ‘too early’ our son refuses to leave (as he is still busy!) – that’s the best recommendation ever!
Natasha N
November 9, 2020 at 12:00 amIt’s always a pleasure to collect my godson and to find out all the lovely activities he’d been up to.
All the staff are genuinely friendly and care for all the children they look after and ensuring everyone feels special.
Thank you all for giving my godson such a lovely first experience of learning.
Laura F
November 10, 2020 at 12:00 amA Step Ahead is a calm, welcoming and clean learning environment for children providing them with a real home from home.
My eldest daughter flourished in their care, my middle daughter is currently attending and my youngest is due to start in January. We wouldn’t consider sending them anywhere else and have been thrilled with the standard of care.
The same staff who cared for our eldest 6 years ago are still there which speaks volumes in an industry where staff turn over can be high.
Phil J
November 10, 2020 at 12:00 amMy son has been going to A Step Ahead Nursery (Horsham) for almost 2 years now and we are delighted with our choice of nursery. Its rural setting was a big positive for us as well as its outside space, parking etc. however what sets it apart from any other nurseries we visited was, without doubt, the staff. All of the staff are incredibly welcoming and enthusiastic about their job. They clearly care about each child and when discussing our son’s day with them, you almost forget that they have multiple other children to look after, such is the level of attention that the children clearly receive. Our son spends time whole drive home telling us about how much he has enjoyed his day and we love hearing every second of it.
Jen M
November 10, 2020 at 12:00 amOur daughter started at A Step Ahead almost 2 years ago. It’s nerve-wracking selecting a nursery for your baby and I viewed several before visiting and picking Step Ahead. What stood out to me versus the others was how well every member of staff engaged with the babies and children e.g. knew their names and personality quirks even if they weren’t part of their day to day care. I think this adds a lovely family feel to the nursery. The staff are very caring and supportive and I like how they approach each child as an individual. I love hearing about all the exciting activities my daughter has been involved and all the great food she has eaten. It is important to me that my daughter is in a happy, fun and caring environment, a home from home, and in Step Ahead we have found exactly that. Highly recommended.
Gavin J
November 10, 2020 at 12:00 amI’m thrilled with A Step Ahead Nursery having seen a marked improvement in my daughter’s communication skills and her increase in trying new foods. The support that has been given by all staff has been top-notch. The presentation of the nursery is always of the highest standard making this an ideal place for children to flourish. The feedback given by staff on parent zone has been fantastic for driving activities at home. I feel that my daughter’s security and wellbeing is being managed to the highest degree providing my wife and I with peace of mind.
Rachel M
December 9, 2020 at 12:00 amI can’t find a fault anywhere. My boys adore their time at nursery. Staff are friendly, engaging and work hard to both support and bond with the children. The nursery is clean, well equipped and my children are thriving there. Special mention to one member of staff in particular as both my boys adore her and she’s really helped my youngest to settle in.
H G
February 10, 2022 at 12:00 amOur little boy couldn’t love his time at nursery any more. He reaches for the girl’s in the morning for cuddles’ and asks after his key workers’ and friends’ when he’s not there. He’s settled really well and all the staff are so friendly and attentive. It’s such a nice setting too and the outdoor play area is lovely. Two members of staff, in particular, deserve a mention for how brilliant they have been at settling our son, and for how much he’s fallen in love with them!
B J
April 27, 2022 at 12:00 amI am so relieved to have found such a fabulous and accommodating nursery. From trial sessions at other nurseries and just not feeling comfortable to coming here, my daughter settled instantly. The facilities are great, she loves playing in the outside area in all weathers and making the most of the well-equipped indoor facilities. Her speech has come on hugely and her confidence reflects the security and encouragement that the super friendly staff provide. She eats well and always comes home clean and well-presented. Special mention to her key worker who goes over and beyond to reassure me that she is settling well and coping with the routine she has now got. All staff and management I have the pleasure of meeting are very engaging and comforting to the point she will happily go to them with a smile on her face. We are very lucky to have such a fantastic nursery for her to attend.
Sonya H
April 27, 2022 at 12:00 amMy daughter has loved attending nursery here. She has grown so much over the past year since she started. She has enjoyed every minute and I think that’s down to the amazing staff. My daughter has always been so excited to go and join in with all the different activities they provide.
The nursery has recently been refurbished both inside and outside, it’s a beautiful setting…perfect for little ones to explore and let their imagination flourish.
A S
August 4, 2022 at 12:00 amI’m so happy I chose this nursery for my child. The staff here are just amazing. They are so friendly and have built great relationships with myself and my son. They are patient and work to every child’s own pace of development. He has developed so much since going here and progressed significantly over the last few months. He loves his time here and enjoys all the different activities that he gets up to. I’ve also just enrolled my other child to attend soon and I have no doubt that he will thrive by being here too.
L M
September 26, 2022 at 12:00 amI couldn’t be happier with this nursery!
My son is currently in the toddler room with room lead, he runs in every day and comes home so happy! He’s currently 2.5 and has been here for 9 months!
His development there is incredible, I especially love the updates and pictures we receive of the fun and learning they do throughout the day.
The communication is exceptional from updates on what they are eating each week to updates on what’s happening in each room.
I have my youngest starting in the baby room in January, I know she will love it with the room leader and the team there.
K C
December 14, 2022 at 12:00 amMy little boy goes to Lower Beeding Day Nursery and we were recently invited to the Christmas open day! It truly was magical – so many wonderful activities for the children. All staff were so welcoming and showed great interest in all the families who were attended. This was also on a Saturday and all staff who were there were full of energy and kindness. It was so lovely to get a chance to eat some of the food that the children do too. A really lovely day.
Kate H
March 29, 2023 at 12:00 amWonderful things come in small packages. This was delivered to my desk this morning from my little boy via Lower Beeding nursery. As a working mum, the mum guilt can be a real kicker, but I bat it away as best I can and these tiny moments of appreciation mean the world. I love that my little boy’s nursery not only focuses on his growth and development but they take into account the culture and society which surrounds him.
Thank you!
B P
June 2, 2023 at 12:00 amWhat a great place for my daughter to attend.
The staff in the toddler room are fantastic, the nursery team and everyone else who spends time with my daughter are valued by her. She cannot wait to see them on arrival and tells us all about what they got up to when she gets home. The atmosphere is so positive and reassuring that she feels comfortable and happy to attend.
The nursery has been super in helping promote independence and character building, we are very grateful for the input from all staff and the continued handover at the end of each day.
We cannot fault the chef, she caters for all appetites and our daughter always comes home having eaten well and having tried a variety of foods.
The whole team are all brilliant, we are so happy to have found this nursery.
S E
June 29, 2023 at 12:00 amI can’t speak highly enough about our nursery. I have watched my daughter flourish, develop and grow thanks to the wonderful environment and fantastic staff. The team really do care and in each room we have experienced over the past few years, the attention to care, learning and fun has been obvious to see. Each member of the team are always willing to share progress and provide updates when I speak to them. Leaving your child in the care of others is always daunting and the fact that the team do so much to help in settling in periods is further proof that they just get it.
One final point – I have noticed that fathers can sometimes be overlooked in the wonderful world of parenting generally. The opportunity to spend an afternoon with my daughter at the nursery (and a breakfast sandwich!) to acknowledge Father’s Day was a nice touch and yet another example of the wonderful environment that exists here. Please don’t ever change, it’s things like this that make you special!
Chaeli N
July 3, 2023 at 12:00 amI am so thrilled to write a wonderful review for this nursery. We moved my daughter to the Nursery Family in January 2022 and I could not be any more happier with the care and educational foundations she will be going on to school with. Our original transition from her previous nursery was easy and very well supported with a welcome sign on her first day! We quickly moved to pre-school and we have done science experiments, learnt to write our letters, and can count to 20 all whilst learning about patience and kindness and how we should use this every day.
The food is wonderful, truly home cooked and the cakes are outstanding! The staff are really kind and invested in providing a wonderful environment which you can see through their wonderful open days, Christmas events and stay and play sessions.
Thank you all so much you will be so missed!