Offering English speaking teaching to children as young as 12 months old, First Steps is a private international nursery within St Peter's School Barcelona. From the beginning, children are taught in English, which allows them to develop a sound base of the language. They are also encouraged to use and employ knowledge of any other languages to help them create patterns and connections, and over time acquire cognitive skills for multilingual learning.
First Steps aims to provide a safe and comfortable environment for children to begin their educational journey, where teachers strive to promote inquiry-based skill development through play from an early age. The nursery is founded on the belief that discovery and the freedom to make mistakes are essential to children's progression, and seeks to nurture their natural curiosity to learn. Each child receives individual attention from teachers and a team of specialists, such as osteopaths, psychologists and more, to ensure their personal, social and emotional, and physical development is overseen. Teachers record progress through a digital portfolio, presenting each child's achievements, experiences and growth, which also allows for parents to have access and contribute to their learning journeys.
The nursery offers a wide variety of services, designed to help both children and parents feel comfortable and taken care of. There is an on-site kitchen that promotes the use of high quality, local products advised by nutritionists. It also caters for special dietary needs, and all food is prepared on the premises. The nursery further offers a flexible timetable (from 8.15am until 6pm) and its own daily bus service, making it easier for parents and children to reach the premises. Additional services include laundry, babysitting, and event and party planning to further accommodate parents.