Millennium First Steps Nursery

Unit 1A, Station Approach, Hitchin SG4 9UW
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  • Millennium First Steps Nursery, Hitchin
At Millennium First Steps Nursery, the philosophy is based on three meaningful words. Love, Learning and Understanding.

Children, who begin their education in a learning environment that is vibrant, purposeful, challenging & supportive, stand the best chance of developing into confident & successful learners. At Millennium First Steps Nursery professionals will ensure that through play your child will learn, grow and have fun. Children learn best through play which helps them understand the world and to develop socially & emotionally whilst learning in a fun environment with adults who understand & care about them.

- Open 51 weeks a year
- Open from 8.00am to 6.00pm
- Breakfast, Snack, Hot Lunch, Snack & Afternoon Tea provided
- Fully qualified Nursery Staff

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Care Provided by Millennium First Steps Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Millennium First Steps Nursery Ltd
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 116
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Millennium First Steps Nursery

  • Funding for 2year olds, 3years and 4 years available.
    Full days 8am-6pm,
    Half days either 8am-1pm/1pm-6pm,
    School Day 9am-3pm.
  • Parking

  • Parking is available for drop off and pick up and during parent visits


Millennium First Steps Nursery Reviews (50)

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Millennium First Steps Nursery has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.626) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Millennium First Steps Nursery has 50 reviews.

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Review from J S (Father of Child) published on 10 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We have sent both our children to Millennium and have witnessed them advance while attending. The staff make the children feel at home and encourage them to explore and investigate, helping to develop their personalities. The current nursery manager is beyond helpful and is always on hand to answer
any queries we may have, and she ensures our child is happy, content and safe.

Reply from Rosa Merlos Sanchez, Nursery Manager at Millennium First Steps Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to write a review, your kind words will be passed on to our team. This will reaffirm the hard work they put in every day.
I am thrilled to hear you have had such a positive experience with our nursery, and I thank you for trusting us with the care of your two children.
Have a nice day!


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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery! My little boy loves going everyday. Lots of fun activities, crafts and messy play for the kids and a good range of healthy food. Lovely manager who is very passionate and great staff who love the children.
Would recommend.

Reply from Rosa Maria Merlos Sanchez, Nursery Manager at Millennium First Steps Nursery

We are really grateful and appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. It's always so nice to hear words like kind used to describe our staff.


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Review from E D (Mother of Child) published on 12 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I'm so pleased with the way my child has been cared for and the progress he has made since starting here. The staff are warm and welcoming and plan engaging and exciting activities that really take on board children's interests and personalities.
The food served is varied and nutritious. The recent
introduction of the app to show what your child has done each day has left us feeling fully informed as parents. The only wish would be for more outdoor space, although this is counterbalanced by the great location. I would highly recommend Millennium First Steps!

Reply from Rosa Maria Merlos Sanchez, Manager at Millennium First Steps Nursery

Thank you for sharing your experience with us, we appreciate your honesty. It is validating to our team knowing we are providing this level of service as it is our daily goal.


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Review from Tom D (Father of Child) published on 4 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Overall we are very happy with the nursery. My daughter joined Millennium First Steps in April 2021. During her first 6 months, a lot of the staff changed and I must say, for the better! New Room managers were appointed as well as a new nursery manager, and they have all been great, super professional
but very personable as well.
They are continuously adapting the nursery to create a better environment for the children, such as implementing a sports club or mixing up the games in their rooms. But for parents as well, they have updated the process in which we interact to make it smoother and more seamless. Most recently they implemented a new platform for parents to keep track of what their children are doing and it has been excellent!
My child's confidence has come a long way and I am confident she is a more outgoing, resilient and overall happier child for going to Millennium First Steps.

Reply from Rosa Merlos Sanchez, Manager at Millennium First Steps Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to write a review for us Tom. I am thrilled to hear how well your little one is doing, and I am delighted you pointed out how supportive we are with parents. The team is passionate about working in partnership with the parents. This is crucial in Early Years, as together we can help our children to grow and become the best version of themselves.


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Review from S K (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been coming here for 3 years now. It's a happy place to play and learn and the staff are all lovely, approachable and professional. I couldn't have asked for better care. There's a good range of food provided too.

Reply from Rosa Merlos, Manager at Millennium First Steps Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to write a genuine review. We are thrilled to hear about your positive experience at Millennium First Steps.


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Review from Simone L (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attended Millennium Nursery and had a truly positive experience with them.
He built a great relationship with his key worker, who was so supportive and caring.
All the staff were fantastic with my son, who has additional needs. I feel he came on so much during his time there which prepared
him for the next step of school.
My son was sad to leave due to the bonds he had built with the staff.
He really was so happy at Millennium which in turn meant that I did not worry.
I would recommend Millennium and plan on sending my daughter there.
Thanks to a lovely welcoming team.

Reply from Rosa Merlos Sanchez, Manager at Millennium First Steps Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to write a review, Simone. We value your opinion and we are thrilled to hear you had a highly positive experience at Millennium First Steps. We will continue to work hard to provide memorable experiences to the children in our care and their families. We look forward to seeing you again and having your daughter with us soon.


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Review from Tracy O (Mother of Child) published on 20 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Over the past two years, the team at Millennium First Steps Nursery have been so amazing in the growth and development of both my children. In 2020, my son started at Millennium First Steps in the toddler room (sunshine) and is now in the preschool (rainbow) room. He enjoys going in and always loves
to tell me what he gets up to. My daughter has this year recently joined the baby room (little clouds). The girls were exceptional at helping her settle in and putting my mind at ease. The new parent app is also pretty good, features such as the diary keep myself and my husband well informed of what the kids get upto daily.

Reply from Rosa Merlos Sanchez, Manager at Millennium First Steps Nursery

Dear Tracy, thank you for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that your experience with us is remarkably positive. Reviews reaffirm the hard work we put in every day, therefore we highly appreciate the time you have taken to share your experience with us.


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Review from A A (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son attended Millennium once a week for about a year. Despite it not being his primary setting, the staff welcomed him and made him feel at ease from day one. We were particularly impressed with the report we had during parent evening, the observations collected for our son were very detailed and
relevant, and the next steps in his learning journey are very carefully planned. Overall, we had a very good experience and I would definitely recommend Millennium.

Reply from Rosa Merlos Sanchez, Manager at Millennium First Steps Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to write such a wonderful review. We strive to provide the highest quality care for the children in our care and their families.


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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 31 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son has been at the nursery for just over a year. He is quiet at nursery, so I was really impressed that the nursery staff noticed that he would benefit from some support in having more confidence in group settings. They put a plan in place, which they discussed with me, and it seems to have improved
his confidence. The needs of quiet, well-behaved children can be ignored in group settings like nurseries and schools, so I was really impressed that they took the time to put in place extra support for him. The children go outside every day, usually twice a day, I think, and do a range of activities. The nursery practitioners have always been friendly to me and my sons (my older son also attended the nursery). There is a new nursery manager this year, who seems very good and approachable. My son is in the pre-school room and I like the room leader too, she seems to take pride in her work and make it fun for the children.

Reply from Rosa Merlos Sanchez, Manager at Millennium First Steps Nursery

Thank you for entrusting us with the care of your two sons and thank you for taking a moment to recommend us to others. Your kind words are greatly appreciated.


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Review from Claire M (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Great nursery, the staff are well qualified and always try to adapt to each child. The rooms are big, with lots of space for the kids to play and move. The opening time is also a plus! Only two issues: the car park is always full (other business) and it can be tricky to find a place and a turnover of
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My 2 daughters attended the nursery from 6 months to 4 years, and they have grown in confidence and learned so many things. My older one left 2 years ago but is still so happy to pick up her sister and say hello to the staff.

Reply from Rosa Merlos Sanchez, Nursery Manager at Millennium First Steps Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We take all feedback seriously and use them to work on improvements.
Thank you for placing your trust in us for such a long time.


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Review from M O (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter just graduated from preschool after being in this nursery for three years. She had a fantastic time in a calm and friendly environment with very caring and highly trained staff. She was always happy and never cried at drop off. I highly recommend this nursery to everyone.

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Review from Jane H (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My twin sons have attended Millennium First Steps Nursery since they were 10 months old and start school this September. The team have always been incredibly supportive and the boys have loved their time there. Despite the challenges of Covid the staff have remained accessible and kept us involved and
up to date as best they can. The location of the nursery is great for London commuters and good value compared to other Hitchin nurseries.

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Review from Hannah A (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My children have been at Millennium First Steps Nursery for nearly a year now, and I continue to be impressed with their level of care, tailored to each of my children's needs. They are always very helpful, leaning into any issues and being proactive to help solve any problems, rather than just passing
them by. As a parent, I have felt very supported by the team at Millennium First Steps Nursery and feel very comfortable that my kids are very happy there.

Reply from Rishi Fernando, Area Manager at Millennium First Steps Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review, we pride ourselves on child-centred care.
I will pass on your comments to the team.


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Review from Sophie H (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery, very supportive to my daughter (and to me) with the settling-in period! Nice outdoor space so they can play outside. Fun activities for the children. Well organised and good communication.

Reply from Rosa Merlos Sanchez, Manager at Millennium First Steps Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to write a review, Sophie. We value your opinion and are pleased to hear you were satisfied with our service. We will keep up the work to continue to provide memorable experiences to all of our families.


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Review from K M (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has settled in so well at Millennium First Steps. His key worker is very kind and has a lovely bond with him. He gets to try lots of different activities and food every day. We get regular progress updates. The nursery has also been flexible, allowing my son to attend an extra day at short notice
when my usual childcare arrangement was unavailable. Would recommend this nursery.

Reply from Rosa Merlos Sanchez, Manager at Millennium First Steps Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to write a review and providing us with valuable feedback. We value your opinion and are pleased to hear you were satisfied with our service. We will keep up the work to continue to provide memorable experiences to all of our families.


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Review from Katie S (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Millennium First Steps Nursery has been a wonderful nursery for my son to attend, with an understanding and hard-working staff and a great environment for him to thrive. They have done incredibly well during a not so easy time of the pandemic and dealt with it very professionally. They have made both
myself and my son feel welcomed and have done well with informing me of his progress. We built a strong relationship between myself and staff to allow and encourage my son to improve areas he was struggling with and I felt very supported by all the staff. The staff are very accommodating and know how to treat each child as an individual. I know my son is going to miss all of the wonderful staff that have taken special care of him at his time in the nursery. They have really helped and given great advice to me to make transitioning to a new school a lot less stressful for the both of us and have made me feel confident for my son to start reception in September.

Reply from Rosa Merlos Sanchez, Manager at Millennium First Steps Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to write this kind and generous review. We value your opinion and it is wonderful to hear you and your son had a such a pleasant experience with us. We will keep up the work to continue to provide memorable experiences to all of our families.


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Review from James C (Father of Child) published on 2 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending this nursery for 8 months now, and it’s been nothing but a positive experience. She’s come on leaps and bounds in terms of development, with an excellent key worker, and manager. I receive regular progress updates on the tapestry platform, as well as an in-depth summary
of her day whenever I collect. Great all around!

Reply from Rosa Merlos Sanchez, Manager at Millennium First Steps Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We value your opinion and are pleased to hear you were satisfied with our service. We will keep up the work to continue to provide memorable experiences to all of our families.


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Review from Martina M (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been extremely satisfied with Millennium. The staff are kind, take conscious care to get to know each child and treat them as an individual and form a bond. The daily activities are creative and fun, and our daughter has thrived since starting the nursery.

Reply from Rosa Merlos Sanchez, Manager at Millennium First Steps Nursery

Thank you for taking the time sharing your experience with us, we highly appreciate your comments. I will forward your message to the team and we will keep up the work.


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Review from P H (Mother of Child) published on 28 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really delighted with our experience of Millenium First Steps. I was a little apprehensive about sending my second child as we had no experience of the setting and heard mixed reviews about the facilities dating back a few years; lockdown didn’t help as we could view it in person. The manager at the
time was brilliant and did a video tour for us.
The staff are all lovely, and my little boy is always delighted to go in and settled very quickly, especially given his first year was under endless lockdowns and minimal socialising. They run fun activities, and he eats a great variety of food he won’t eat at home! My only personal bugbear is the carpet in the baby room - it just makes the area look very dated and doesn’t reflect on how nice the rest of the building is.

Reply from Kathryn Smith, Nursery Operations Area Director at Millennium First Steps Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to review the nursery and for your kind words that will be forwarded to the team. We are so happy that your little boy has settled well at nursery and enjoying the food too. Thank you for your feedback regarding the carpet.


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Review from Alicia M (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

A wonderful nursery, my daughter has been attending since December 2020 and she settled in extremely fast and really enjoys going in each session! She has bonded extremely well with her key person and feedback is always excellent!

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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.626)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.626) out of 10 for Millennium First Steps Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 18 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.850 for Millennium First Steps Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (184 Excellents x 5) + (27 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 213 Ratings = 4.85

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 4.776 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Millennium First Steps Nursery is based on 18 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 116 number of registered child places is 23.2. 18 Positive Reviews ÷ 23.2 = 0.776

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Sophie

Sophie

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2023

Hello, I am Sophie and I became the manager here at Millennium First Steps Nursery in Hitchin, in March. I relocated from South London where I was in childcare for 19 years and had been a manager for 8 years. I am dedicated to making a difference to young lives and shaping the future generation. I believe the dedication and passion of our staff, paired with our nurturing, home from home environment, is what makes our nursery special.


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