

Our Mission
At First Steps at Cansfield, our mission is to provide every child with a caring family atmosphere which will compliment the loving environment provided at home.
We aim to offer every child the opportunity to develop in their own way, which reflects a multi cultural and non discriminatory perspective, through planned activities and following their interests in continuous provision.
We will provide a safe and stimulating environment, which includes an active and close partnership with parents, carers, staff and other agencies.
Opening Times
We are open 51 weeks each year and close during the Christmas period.
Whether you are funded or non-funded, you can spread your funded hours over 51 weeks.
Alternatively you can just choose to attend term time only.
Our Opening Times:
7.30am to 6.00pm for full day
7.30am to 12.30pm for a morning session
1.00pm to 6.00pm for an afternoon session
Term Dates 2026 - 2027
Funding Term Dates 2026/2027
Autumn Term Starts
Wednesday 2nd September 2026
Half Term (Term Ends)
Friday 23rd October 2026
Term Re-Starts
Monday 2nd November 2026
Half Term (Term Ends)
Tuesday 15th December 2026
Spring Term Starts
Wednesday 6th January 2027
Half Term (Term Ends)
Friday 12th February 2027
Term Re-Starts
Monday 22nd February 2027
Half Term (Easter)
Wednesday 24th March 2027
Bank Holidays
Good Friday 26th March & Easter Monday 29th March 2027
Summer Term Starts
Monday 12th April 2027
Half Term (Term Ends)
Friday 28th May 2027
Bank Holidays
Monday 3rd May 2027 & Monday 31st May 2027
Term Re-Starts
Monday 7th June 2027
Term Ends
Friday 16th July 2027
Fees
First Steps Fee Structure from January 2026
Full Day £60.00
7.30am - 6.00pm
Half Day £35.00
Morning Session: 7.30am - 12.30pm
Afternoon Session: 1.00pm - 6.00pm
Meal Costs
These are charged daily as an additional cost when you are accessing a free funded childcare place.
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Breakfast £1.50
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Lunch £3.00
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Tea £2.50
Policies
All of our policies can be obtained from your child's key person or you can request that they be emailed to you
When the key person does their home visit they will bring a welcome pack and a policy pack