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First Steps Day Nursery & Pre-School (Ruskington)
The same First Steps Day Nursery & Pre-School you know and love, now part of the award-winning Kindred Nurseries family.
We are open 07:30 to 18:00
Meadowbrook, Ruskington, Sleaford NG34 9FJ
Rated Good by Ofsted
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Call us for a chat - 01526 832518
What makes First Steps Day Nursery Ruskington unique?
Kindred Ruskington, we have a home-from-home feel that creates a gentle environment where our children feel secure and confident to explore. We have a wonderful team of longstanding staff, some of whom have been with us for over 10 years enabling us to build strong and consistent relationships with all our families.
Outdoor learning is at the heart of our daily adventures and rain or shine; we make a conscious effort to get outside as much as possible. Our large garden is full of engaging activities. Our children love exploring our mud kitchen, challenging themselves on the climbing apparatus, and getting creative in the loose parts area. We also have a dedicated planting area where our children grow their own fresh fruit and vegetables.
- Age Range: We care for children from 3 Months up to 5 Years.
- Opening Hours: 07:30 - 18:30, 51 weeks of the year.
- Ofsted Rating: We are proud to have been Rated Good by Ofsted, 10th October 2023
- Location: We are located in Meadowbrook, Ruskington.
- Government Funding: All government funding accepted including 30 hours.
- Enrichment Activities: Gardening.
- Parking: We have a large private car park with lots of spaces for our parents.
- Discounts: 5% NHS and Service Personnel discount.
A day in the life at First Steps Day Nursery Ruskington
Start of Day
- Open 07:30, arrivals and warm welcomes
- Breakfast served from 08:00
Morning
- Child-led free play centred around each child's interests
- Outdoor play
- Sit and sing session
- Adult led activities
- Snack from 10:00
Afternoon
- Lunch from 12:00
- Nap and quiet time for those who need it
- Child-led free play centred around each child's interests
- Outdoor play
- Adult led activities
- Snack from 14:30
Evening
- Light dinner from 17:00
- Relaxed child-led play
- Goodbyes and home time, close 18:00
Join Our Open Day at First Steps Day Nursery & Pre-School (Ruskington)
We would love to welcome you to our Open Day on 27th June 2026. During your visit, you’ll have the opportunity to explore our engaging home-from-home environments and see how we inspire imagination, curiosity, and child-led learning every day.
Our friendly team will be there to answer any questions you may have; from our all-inclusive funding and accredited menus to the care, safety, and support we provide for every child. It’s also a lovely chance to meet other local families and experience the welcoming community at Kindred.
Book your tour below, we can’t wait to share the Kindred magic with you!
Our Location
First Steps Day Nursery & Pre-School (Ruskington)
Meadowbrook, Ruskington
Sleaford,
NG34 9FJ
Our Awards
Working with Parents Winner 2025
Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2025
Parent Engagement Award Winner 2024
Nursery Group of the Year Winner 2022
Nursery Group of the Year Winner 2022
Fees at First Steps Ruskington Day Nursery and Pre-School
The fee information below is for full time places, please speak to First Steps Ruskington's Manager for their full availability of sessions on offer.
Please note all fees have been rounded to the nearest pound in this table. Download the full fee sheet below for more concise pricing.
9 Months to 5 Years - 30 Hour Funding
Monthly Fees
| 3 Days | 4 Days | 5 Days | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Day (08:00 to 18:00) | £253 | £583 | £914 |
| Half Day (08:00 to 13:00/13:00 to 18:00) | £92 | ||
| School Day (08:00 to 16:00) | £351 | £642 |
Consumables Charge per Month
Under 3 years old: Food £31.50, Non-Food £10.50, Activities £10.50
Over 3 years old: Food £69.00, Non-Food £8.50, Activities £37.00
3 to 5 Years - 15 Hour Funding
Monthly Fees
| 2 Days | 3 Days | 4 Days | 5 Days | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Day (08:00 to 18:00) | £292 | £622 | £953 | £1283 |
| Half Day (08:00 to 13:00/13:00 to 18:00) | £133 | £307 | £480 | |
| School Day (08:00 to 16:00) | £176 | £467 | £757 | £1048 |
Consumables Charge per Month
Over 3 years old: Food £34.50, Non-Food £4.25, Activities £18.50
0 to 3 Years - No Funding
Monthly Fees
| 1 Day | 2 Days | 3 Days | 4 Days | 5 Days | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Day (08:00 to 18:00) | £331 | £661 | £991 | £1321 | £1652 |
| Half Day (08:00 to 13:00/13:00 to 18:00) | £174 | £347 | £521 | £694 | £867 |
| School Day (08:00 to 16:00) | £291 | £582 | £872 | £1163 | 1454 |
Meet Our First Steps Day Nursery & (Ruskington) Nursery Staff
Olwen Owen
Nursery Manager
First Steps Day Nursery Ruskington FAQs
How often do the children play outside?
We ensure our children get plenty of time outdoors both in the morning and afternoon, regardless of the weather.
What are the parking and access arrangements for drop-off and pick-up?
We provide a large private car park for parents, making your daily drop-offs and pick-ups simple and convenient.
What is the unique feel or ethos of your nursery team?
Our nursery has a wonderful family feel where everyone supports one another. The majority of our staff our longstanding members and some have even been with us 10+ years.
What links do you have with local schools to prepare my child for the next step?
We have good relationships with our local schools. Teachers will come in to visit the children at the nursery, or sometimes we take the children into the schools for introduction sessions. To prepare our children for the transition we introduce P.E. sessions in the pre-school room so they can practice important skills like getting dressed independently. We also add a variety of school uniforms to our home corner that the children can dress up in to help familiarise them.
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