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Welcome to Footsteps Watermead

Footsteps are thrilled that our new Watermead Pre-school is now open! Based in the grounds of The Piazza, in Aylesbury, this bright welcoming space will have a strong ethos towards a caring and nurturing setting, as well as access to plenty of outside space where all children can thrive.

Throughout all Footsteps nurseries and pre-schools, a strong sense of community is a part of everyday life. From our annual summer BBQ’s to trips to the Christmas panto, parent stay and play sessions, to visiting the local care home. The Footsteps approach ensures that everyone is engaged, from start to finish, in the children’s learning and development.

Key principles include:

  • Children search out knowledge through their own investigations into what interests them
  • A strong emphasis on collaboration with their peers
  • Using language as play to explore ways of communication and to be listened to with respect
  • Providing an environment to inspire learning and open-ended materials and tools to explore surroundings
  • Activities are planned based on children’s interests and adults take the role of guides and mentors to facilitate learning experiences
  • To discover how each individual child learns and not separating learning and play

With 28 places this pre-school values the opportunity to really understand each and every child.  Places are available for children aged 2 years + and will be open from 7.30am to 2.00pm. We also offer both 15 and 30 hours funding.

Things to know about Watermead

Key information

Address: Footsteps Pre-school Watermead, The Piazza, Watermead, Aylesbury, Bucks. HP19 0FU

Opening hours:
Open 7.30am to 2.00pm (term time only)
Please note, Watermead is a term time only pre-school.

Telephone number: 07865945297

Email: Watermead@footsteps-nursery.co.uk

Key contacts: Manager, Natasha Hamer

Our policies: Please visit values & policies

Fees and How do I apply: See our Application form

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Applying for your child’s place

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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 in the baby room 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 Watermead, our aim is to bring families together by creating a sense of community and ensure each child:

  • Will have access to outside space
  • Experiences an outing beyond the setting within our local community
  • Takes part in a community event
  • Will benefit from outside learning

Tasha Hamer, Manager

“Our Watermead pre-school is the setting for plenty of fun, giggles and exploring the world through a huge range of activities and play. Our staff are dedicated to providing your child with an encouraging and supportive approach to their well-being, as well as to setting strong foundations for their education.

We love getting plenty of fresh air and exercise and are lucky to have our extensive outdoors space.  From nature walks to our allotments and outdoor learning activities, I am proud to be part of this fantastic team!”

Karen, Deputy Manager

Karen has a long career working with children as well as 2 children of her own – 2 boys age 3 & 7 which keep her busy in her spare time! Her favourite activities are cooking and nature walks where she loves to share her love of the natural environment with the children.

Karen said  “I am so excited to start my next chapter at Watermead.  I can’t wait to really get to know all the children, what makes them tick, what excites and motivates them and to have lots of fun!”

Contact us

For more information, please contact us on 07865945297 or email us at Watermead@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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Contact our nurseries

Chalfont St Peter: 01753 886477

Farnborough: 01252 542222

Maple Cross: 01923 710818

Watermead: 07865945297

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