--- title: "1st Steps Nursery & Preschool, Huddersfield | Ofsted Report" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/1st-steps-nursery-preschool-hd1-3jw-2796694 description: "1st Steps Nursery & Preschool in Huddersfield — see the latest Ofsted report card, plus contact details. Compare nearby nurseries and early years settings." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # 1st Steps Nursery & Preschool Ofsted: Strong standard · Thornton Lodge Community Centre, Brook Street, HUDDERSFIELD, HD1 3JW · Kirklees Number of places 48 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Dec 2025 Local authority Kirklees ## About this early years setting 1st Steps Nursery & Preschool, located in Thornton Lodge Community Centre, Huddersfield, has been nurturing children aged 0-5 since its registration in 2024. The nursery prioritises children's health, safety, and wellbeing, providing a calm yet engaging environment where children are supported to develop confidence and communication skills. Leaders and staff are dedicated to offering a broad range of exciting learning experiences, ensuring that each child's emotional and developmental needs are met. The nursery also excels in providing strong inclusion and targeted support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), working closely with external professionals and using assessment tools to monitor progress. Daily outdoor play and physical activities, such as dance sessions and riding wheeled toys, encourage physical development. Furthermore, the nursery actively supports children who speak English as an additional language, helping them to develop communication in dual languages. Parents consistently praise the nursery for its personal support and dedication to their children's learning, highlighting the strong relationships fostered between staff, children, and families. What it's like Children's health, safety and wellbeing are a high priority. Staff nurture children, support their emotional needs, and provide broad, exciting learning experiences that build confidence and communication. Calm & engaging environment Strong SEND inclusion Daily outdoor play Positive parent feedback ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) - Crosland Moor Preschool - Full day £50 / day - Crosland Moor Preschool - Full day (shorter hours) £40 / day - Crosland Moor Preschool - Session £20 / session - Thornton Lodge Nursery and Preschool - Full day £60 / day - Thornton Lodge Nursery and Preschool - Half day £32.50 / session ## Key facts Opening hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 07:30 - 18:00 Food Full cooked hot meals provided, no additional cost when using funding. Term time / All Year All_year Registered with Ofsted 2024 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Strong standard Last inspected Dec 2025 Headline: Strong standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Strong standard Age range 0 to 5 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted report for 1st Steps Nursery & Preschool Last inspected 11 December 2025 · Samantha Lambert Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Children learn and play in a busy yet calm environment and remain highly engaged. - Children have daily opportunities to play outside and take part in physical activities such as dance and riding wheeled toys. - Leaders and staff provide strong inclusion and targeted support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. - Leaders evaluate the nursery, provide targeted staff training, and work with external professionals to support children and families. - Parents and carers speak highly of the nursery and appreciate the personal and learning support provided. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should embed the outlined plans to enhance staff's knowledge of more precisely planning for children's learning, to support the next steps in children's development further. - 2 Leaders should help staff to develop strategies to extend the support for quieter and less-confident children to be more engaged in their learning. Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50294915) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders and staff quickly identify when children need further support and make swift referrals to other external health and educational professionals. Staff use assessment tools and targeted plans to monitor progress and provide targeted training and strategies for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Outdoor space Children receive opportunities every day to play outside and take part in daily dance sessions to move their bodies and exercise. Staff provide daily opportunities to develop physical skills in the outdoor area, where children ride wheeled toys and practise throwing, catching, balancing and climbing. EAL / language support Children who speak English as an additional language learn to say words and communicate in dual languages. Inspection history Most recent inspection 11 December 2025 Strong standard Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50294915) ## Frequently asked about 1st Steps Nursery & Preschool ### Is 1st Steps Nursery & Preschool a good nursery? ### What is 1st Steps Nursery & Preschool's Ofsted rating? ### How much does 1st Steps Nursery & Preschool cost? ### Does 1st Steps Nursery & Preschool accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does 1st Steps Nursery & Preschool take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does 1st Steps Nursery & Preschool take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are 1st Steps Nursery & Preschool's opening hours? ### What age range does 1st Steps Nursery & Preschool accept? ### Does 1st Steps Nursery & Preschool have outdoor space? ### How does 1st Steps Nursery & Preschool support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about 1st Steps Nursery & Preschool? ### How do I contact 1st Steps Nursery & Preschool or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in HUDDERSFIELD Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to 1st Steps Nursery & Preschool. - Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Little Wonders Nursery Huddersfield · HD1 3JR https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-wonders-nursery-hd1-3jr-2648983 - Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### 1st Steps Preschool Huddersfield · HD4 5DR https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/1st-steps-preschool-hd4-5dr - Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Willow House Nursery and Holiday Club Huddersfield · HD1 3AY 4.5(8 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/willow-house-nursery-and-holiday-club-hd1-3ay-311267 - Ofsted: Outstanding 0.8 mi ### First Class Nursery (Huddersfield) Huddersfield · HD1 5PB 4.6(11 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/first-class-nursery-huddersfield-limited-hd1-5pb-ey456971 - Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Heatherfield Day Nursery Huddersfield · HD1 4QP 4.4(13 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/heatherfield-day-nursery-hd1-4qp-ey451730 - Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### ABC Day Nursery Huddersfield · HD4 6JH https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/abc-day-nursery-hd4-6jh See all nurseries in HUDDERSFIELD →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=HUDDERSFIELD ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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