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9-Month Funding at First Steps Nursery

Great news for families—from September 2025, eligible working parents of children aged 9 months and older can now access up to 30 hours of funded childcare per week. At First Steps Nursery, we offer a flexible and enriching way to use this funding, tailored to meet your child’s needs and your family’s routine.

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🍂 September at First Steps Nursery

As the golden leaves begin to fall and the air turns crisp, September brings with it a season of fresh starts and joyful transitions here at First Steps Nursery in Poole. It’s a time of new faces, new flavours, and new adventures—and we couldn’t be more excited!

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Are the “Terrible twos” really terrible?

The phrase "Terrible Twos" has been around for generations, often used to describe the challenging behaviors’s of toddlers as they start to assert their independence. But are they truly terrible?

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Easter Bonnet Extravaganza

If you're looking for a warm, nurturing environment where your child can learn, grow, and make precious memories like these, First Steps Nursery in Oakdale, Poole, is the perfect place.

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Quacking Fun at First Steps

Last week at First Steps Nursery in Oakdale was nothing short of extraordinary. Why, you ask? Because we had the privilege of witnessing nature's magic unfold—right in our Pre-school—with a duck egg hatching kit! It was like hosting a tiny bird sanctuary for seven amazing days.

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First Steps in Oakdale turns 15!

Can you believe it? First Steps Nursery in Oakdale, Poole is turning 15! From its humble beginnings in 2010 to becoming a vibrant hub for local families, this milestone is a testament to the love, care, and dedication poured into the community over the years.

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Crafty Hearts and Sweet Treats!

February is a month filled with love, hearts, and a sprinkle of magic at First Steps Nursery in Poole. Our little ones celebrated Valentine's Day with an array of delightful activities that filled the nursery with laughter and creativity.

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Managing illness at First Steps in Poole

Understanding how to manage and prevent illness in our nursery setting is crucial for maintaining a healthy environment for all of our children and the team looking after them.

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A New Year at First Steps

After a festive break filled with family fun and holiday cheer, it was heart-warming to see the children’s faces light up as they walked through the nursery doors once again.

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9 month Funding

To find out more about how you can access the 9 month old funding at First Steps Nursery and get a substantial discount off your Nursery fees book a tour of our facilities today!

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A festive Christmas Week

The Christmas spirit was in full swing at First Steps Nursery this week as we celebrated with a delightful Christmas party lunch as well as our Nativity with the School leavers group.

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Limiting Screen Time in Pre-schoolers

This month we thought we’d do a blog post on something that affects us all and can be difficult to navigate as a parent of young children. At First Steps we are great believers in finding balance in childhood experiences.

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September Fun

September marks the beginning of a new school year, and we are thrilled to welcome both new and returning children to First Steps Nursery. Our Pre-Schools are buzzing with excitement as children reunite with friends and meet new ones..

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A Quacking Experience

At First Steps Nursery in Poole, our little explorers recently embarked on an egg-citing journey with some very special guests: ducklings!

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