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Welcome to Footsteps Maple Cross

Morning Spaces Available Only – Please book afternoon sessions in advance as we have limited availability.

Footsteps are thrilled to offer the children of Maple Cross and surrounding areas a caring and nurturing setting, where children thrive under the quality care of our expert team.

Based in the grounds of Maple Cross JMI School, this freshly renovated, flexible and welcoming space, alongside the use of our own garden, the school field and large open spaces, ensures that your children have plenty of exercise, fresh air and opportunity to enjoy a healthy life style. We also offer all our children the opportunity to take part in Tennis coaching.

Maple Cross is committed to providing all children from 18 months to 8 years with a safe place for living, learning and accessing a wide array of experiences which are valuable to emotional, social and physical well-being. Our commitment to the principles of Forest School are key to the opportunities we provide at Maple Cross. Our aim is to equip our children with skills, knowledge and confidence which is designed to carry them forward into both their school and personal lives:

  • Building confidence and independence
  • Feeling empathy for others and nature
  • Physical fitness – Running around and climbing trees develops muscle strength, aerobic fitness, and coordination
  • Improved mental and physical health
  • Learning through experience
  • Exposing children to manageable risks

Lunch Session

These will be charged at £3.00 per session

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 from 3.15-4.15pm where there will be structured clubs available These will include sessions such as cooking, drama, Spanish, art, lotions and potions/slime and forest school). There will also be After School Care available where the session is booked from 3.15-5.30.  Children are also able to stay on in After School Care following any clubs attended. Costs include snack and drinks. Children will be collected by our DBS and qualified staff from School.

Things to know about Maple Cross

Key information

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: from 18 months to 8 years.

Telephone number: 01923 710818

Email address: MapleCross@footsteps-nursery.co.uk

Key contacts:
Manager: Kathy Reynolds
Deputy Manager: Zoe Brett

Summer Term Dates 2022
Term Starts: 5th September 2022
Half Term: 24th Oct – 28th Oct
Christmas Closure: 22nd Dec – 3rd Jan
Half Term: 13th – 17th Feb
Easter holidays: 3rd – 14th April
Bank Holiday: 1st May
Half Term: 29th May – 2nd June
Summer Holiday 2023: 21st July – 4th Sept

 

 

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“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. ”

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    Our Senior Team

    Statement of Intent:

    At Footsteps Maple Cross, our aim is to ensure:

    • Child Focused – We are child focused and child led – by treating children as individuals they always come first.
    • Engaged – By engaging with our team, children, parents and volunteers in a proactive, supportive, flexible and caring way, we can create a real sense of belonging and community.
    • Passionate – We are passionate about creating a fun, welcoming and nurturing environment to greatly enhance opportunities to learn and explore.
    • Committed – We are committed to providing excellence through continuous improvement and consistent training.
    • Inclusive – We accept all children and respect them all as unique individuals, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability or culture.

    To read our full statement of intent CLICK HERE.

    Kathy, Manager

    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, Deputy Manager

    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.”

    Contact us

    For more information, please contact us on 01923 710818 or email us at MapleCross@footsteps-nursery.co.uk

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    Headoffice:
    Next to Chalfont St Peter Football Club, Mill Meadow, Gravel Hill, Chalfont St. Peter, Buckinghamshire, SL9 9QX

    0845 5198776*

    *Please note, call charges may apply

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    Chalfont St Peter: 01753 886477

    Farnborough: 01252 542222

    Little Footsteps Explorers Preschool – Leighton Buzzard: 07478 649473

    Maple Cross: 01923 710818

    Watermead: 07865945297

    Oving: 07743 871369

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