We are committed to providing a range of benefits and schemes to help our staff achieve a work-life balance.
Childcare at First Steps Day Nurseries
For many staff, the availability of high quality, affordable, reliable childcare (full or part time) is one of the most important factors when returning to work and or choosing to work in a particular location for a given employer. Opening from 7am* until 6pm daily and closed all bank holidays.
* for nursing staff only
First Steps Nursery at Ashford Hospital
In this Trust we provide day nurseries operational 50 weeks a year on both sites which are both Ofsted registered catering for children from the age of 3 months to 5 years. Opening from 8am until 6pm daily and closed all bank holidays.
Contact telephone no:
| St Peter’s site | 01932 722192 |
| Ashford site | 01784 884721 |
Childcare at Hop, Skip and Jump Playschemes
During all school holidays we provide two Ofsted Registered Playschemes on both sites catering for children from the age of 4 years (if in full time education) until 10 years 11 months.
Contact telephone no:
| St Peter’s site | 01932 722192 |
| Ashford site | 01784 884757 |
Childcare Manager
The Trust provides a Childcare Manager Dawn Hunt who is available as a source of expertise on all childcare concerns and can be contacted on 01932 722192 (St Peter's site) or 01784 884757 (at Ashford). Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Childcare Vouchers
The Trust operates a childcare voucher scheme which can reduce the cost of paying for childcare.
This is run by Salary Exchange.
The top picture shows Staff and children sitting down for lunch in the Tiggers Room at St Peter’s First Steps Nursery.