A commitment to the principles of Forest School are key to the opportunities we provide at Maple Cross Pre-school. Our aim is to equip all our children with skills, knowledge and confidence which is designed to carry them forward into both their future school and personal lives:
Additional Facilities
Our Breakfast Club: Children at Maple Cross JMI from Nursery through to children in Year 6, will be able to use our term-time only service. Breakfast club will run from 7.30am to 8.50am and children will be provided with a choice of cereals and toast. Children will be taken to class for registration.
After School Club: After school there will be sessions Monday-Thursday from 3.15-6pm or Friday 3.15-5.15pm where there will be structured clubs available. Children are also able to stay on in After School Care following any clubs attended and the cost includes snack and drinks. Children will be collected by our DBS checked and qualified staff from school.
Address: Footsteps Nursery & Pre-School Maple Cross, Maple Cross JMI School, Denham Way, Maple Cross, Hertfordshire. WD3 9SS.
Opening hours: Open 7.30am – 5.30pm (Term-time only). Flexible sessions available.
Catering for children: 2 years to 8 years (for younger years, please visit our Maple Cross Tennis Club site).
Telephone number: 01923 710818
Email address: MapleCross@footsteps-nursery.co.uk
Key contacts: Manager: Kathy Reynolds. Deputy Manager: Zoe Brett
Term Dates
Xmas Break: Thurs 18th December, returning Tues 7th Jan
Half Term: 17th – 21st Feb
Easter Break: 7th-23rd April
Bank Holiday: Mon 5th May
Half Term: 26th – 31st May
Summer Holidays: 23rd July, returning Mon 8th Sept
Half Term: 27th Oct – 4th Nov
“My daughter joined Footsteps at two and a half years old and all the staff made her feel so at home – even playing hairdressers over and over in her first nervous weeks! She developed a great group of friends, became very confident and was totally ready for school by the time she left this September. My son is now at the nursery and loves his time there. It puts me at ease to know he’s nurtured and looked after by a brilliant team at Footsteps, who feel like a family. ”
At Footsteps Maple Cross, our aim is to ensure:
To read our full statement of intent CLICK HERE.
Manager at Footsteps Maple Cross is our wonderful Kathy Reynolds. With 14 years in early years settings – and 10 of those at Footsteps – our seasoned professional is an asset to both our team and children.
Kathy holds Level 3 / Forest School Instructor / SENCO / First Aid qualifications as formal additions to her breadth of knowledge and experience.
“My aim is to provide a secure and nurturing base for children to feel they can explore the environment, take risks and have new exciting new learning experiences. The greatest achievement is watching their growth.
Zoe is our fantastic Deputy who will be very ably assisting Kathy at Maple Cross. Zoe, who is level 3 qualified, brings over 6 years’ experience from within pre-school settings. This experience in providing professional leadership and management, as well as helping to ensure that all children receive the highest standards of care and education, will be a fantastic addition to our dedicated team. Zoe is committed to understanding and ensuring the requirements of the EYFS and Ofsted are met, but is also a keen advocate of outside child-led learning and experience through free-flow play.
“I am excited to get to really know all of the children at Maple Cross and always strive to make sure they leave with huge smiles at the end of the day.”
Our school is a part of Operation Encompass which is a national scheme that operates jointly between schools and police forces.
This safeguarding partnership, aims to reduce the long-term impacts of domestic abuse by providing early intervention and support, when a child or young person has been exposed to, or involved in, any domestic violence incident.
For more information, please contact us on 01923 710818 or email us at MapleCross@footsteps-nursery.co.uk
