Maple Cross Archives - Footsteps Nursery & Pre-School

September 17, 2019

Footsteps Maple Cross is very excited to share our big news!!

Footsteps News, Maple Cross

Following the success of our nursery and preschool, as well as local demand, we are pleased to announce we will be opening all year from January 2020. In addition we will be opening a brand new Baby Room where we will be accepting children from 3 months. We will be offering a real home from home which will emphasise a nurturing environment and dedicated to learning through play. Our fantastic […]

September 6, 2019

Footsteps Maple Cross Offers Breakfast and After School Club Provision to Maple Cross JMI

Footsteps News, Maple Cross

Being based at Maple Cross JMI gives Footsteps Maple Cross an amazing opportunity to share the use of some fantastic facilities and open space. It also provides us with an opportunity to give back to parents at the school with the extension of our Early Years Breakfast Club and brand new After School Club. Our fully qualified staff are all first aid and DBS checked and passionate about working with […]

July 21, 2019

Good grounding for future learning – French and Spanish lessons

Footsteps News, Maple Cross

At Footsteps we are committed to a learning through play ethos which we feel helps the children develop skills, experience new things at a pace to suit them and create friendships and all the foundations for future learning. In addition to this method we also like to ensure that our children have a well-rounded provision and opportunities to learn about their wider surroundings. Teaching our children the foundations of modern […]

July 1, 2019

Royal Celebrations at Footsteps

Footsteps News, Maple Cross

As we come to the end of the month we wanted to reflect on some of the wonderful things we have done at Footsteps Maple Cross. With the arrival of a very exciting piece of post this morning, one of the highlights was certainly our Royal Tea Party we had in honour of the Queen’s Birthday. With our colourful bunting hung and birthday banners on full display, the children got […]

July 1, 2019

Creative fun with Hartbeeps

Chalfont St Peter, Footsteps News, Maple Cross

At Footsteps we have the most amazing team that are always looking for new opportunities to offer creative, fun and unique ways for the children to explore the world around them. Sometimes these opportunities come from our external suppliers who bring their own unique stamp on learning and stimulation. We are pleased that Hartbeeps is able to join us to offer their experience in working with children from babies to […]

June 21, 2019

Anyone for tennis?

Aylesbury, Chalfont St Peter, Footsteps News, Maple Cross

Our ethos at Footsteps Nurseries has always been crystal clear and our sites have been specifically chosen to allow access to plenty of outside space, Forest school opportunities and free-flow inside/outside play. Combined with our nutritious lunches and use of our own home-grown vegetables we are committed to encouraging a healthy and active lifestyle. Children of pre-school age should be physically active daily for at least 3 hours, spread throughout […]

June 2, 2019

Footsteps Maple Cross join Peppa Pig in muddy puddles for Save The Children.

Footsteps News, Maple Cross

Footsteps Maple Cross were delighted to take part in the 2019 Peppa Pig Muddy Puddle Walk for Save the Children. It was a great way for your little ones to get active, get muddy and raise money to help save children’s lives. We didn’t need to ask twice if the children wanted to jump in puddles! What could be better? We pulled on our wellies and set off to find […]

March 13, 2019

World Book Day at Footsteps

Aylesbury, Chalfont St Peter, Footsteps News, Maple Cross

On Thursday 7th March, Children and teachers across the United Kingdom celebrated the magic of literature as they donned costumes and undertook themed activities to mark World Book Day.

March 4, 2019

Maple Cross: Our New Garden

Maple Cross

Following the successful building renovations prior to Footsteps Maple Cross opening in January, it was now time to turn attention to the outside space. And with plenty available, the team had big plans. Over the half term the dedicated staff were very busy making lots of improvements to their outside area. With a focus on free-flow play and on spending quality time outside (whatever the weather), it was very important […]

January 15, 2019

Maple Cross Footsteps is Now Open!

Footsteps News, Maple Cross

Based in the grounds of Maple Cross JMI School, Footsteps Maple Cross is now open. After renovations to make the existing childcare setting into a fresh, flexible and welcoming space, the team are beyond excited about the latest addition to the Footsteps family. With use of their own garden, the school field and large open spaces the children will be able to enjoy the Footsteps ethos of plenty of exercise, […]