Autumn is now in full swing at First Steps with a swirl of golden leaves and crisp breezes, and our little explorers at First Steps Nursery dove right into the seasonal fun!

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.

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!

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.

A Quacking Good Time at First Steps Nursery!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

At First Steps Nursery, we recently had an incredible week filled with joy, laughter, and a whole lot of dancing, all in support of Children in Need!

As the leaves turn golden and the nights grow longer, we have had two exciting events to celebrate: Halloween and Bonfire Night!

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.

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..

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

As parents, we often view the start of nursery with a mix of emotions – pride, anxiety, and excitement. It’s the beginning of our children’s journey into independence. But what does this mean for our little ones, especially in terms of social development?

Learning to celebrate and value cultural, religious and community events and experiences are key values of the seven areas of learning in the EYFS. Studying the Easter story at nursery helps to understand the world, including other cultures and traditions.

World book day is an excellent opportunity to celebrate the world of books with the children.