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First Step Daycare And Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2025)
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4.2(6 parent reviews) ·475 & 477 New Cross Road, Deptford, SE14 6TA · Lewisham
Number of places
38 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2025
Local authority
Lewisham

About this day nursery

First Step Daycare And Nursery strives to create an environment where each child can thrive, recognising and nurturing their individual interests to build confidence and self-esteem. The nursery operates on the belief that children learn most effectively through hands-on engagement with their surroundings and through experiences that are both meaningful and relevant to them, guided by attentive adults.

Their core mission is to cultivate children who are intrinsically motivated, strong listeners, and reflective learners. By ensuring a solid foundation in their early years, First Step aims to prepare children comprehensively for their future educational journeys and beyond.

The nursery offers inclusive services, providing children with access to a wide range of interconnected support and specialist practitioners.

Our ethos

First Step Daycare and Nursery Ltd believes that children learn most effectively through hands-on, meaningful, and relevant experiences, guided by attentive adults. Their mission is to foster intrinsically motivated, strong listeners, and reflective learners, preparing them for future educational journeys. They focus on nurturing individual interests to build confidence and self-esteem.

What it's like

Leaders and staff plan a broad and ambitious curriculum, supporting children's language skills through conversation and diverse vocabulary. Children are happy and highly motivated learners with positive attitudes. Staff teach children how to stay safe, manage age-appropriate risks, and promote good manners.

Accepts 15 and 30 hours free childcare for eligible children

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

7 AM – 7 PM, open all year round, except on bank holidays

Age range

9 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2023

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for First Step Daycare And Nursery

Last inspected 23 July 2025 · Marisol Hernandez-Garn

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Leaders and staff plan a broad and ambitious curriculum, supporting children's language skills through conversation and diverse vocabulary. Children are happy and highly motivated learners with positive attitudes. Staff teach children how to stay safe, manage age-appropriate risks, and promote good manners.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and staff plan a broad and ambitious curriculum, supporting children's language skills effectively.
  • The setting uses the local community to teach children about their surroundings, including visits to a market.
  • Staff set high expectations for children's behaviour, teaching them valuable social skills.
  • The management team provides an inclusive and welcoming environment, supporting children with SEND.
  • Staff communicate well with parents, building strong partnerships and providing valuable guidance.

Areas to develop

  • 1continue to support staff to enhance their teaching performance, to secure the best possible outcomes for children
  • 2plan a more focused curriculum for outdoor play to ensure that children can maximise their learning, especially those who prefer to learn in a natural environment.
Inspection #10399920 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

With additional funding, the management team ensures that children receive the support and resources they need to close any gaps in their development. This benefits children well, especially those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff have participated in training that helps them assist children with SEND and improve children's communication skills.

Outdoor space

Staff's curriculum for outdoor play is not as precise as it can be, such as when they visit the local park. This does not fully support children, especially those who prefer to learn in the natural environment.

Parent Reviews of First Step Daycare And Nursery

4.2
(6)
TeeByNature
5 years ago

Very good nursery I use to work here. The staff value the childrens education and health and safety. Definitely recommend this nursery!

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O G L Lean
7 years ago

A wonderful, friendly attitude and so much care for the kids. Highly recommended.

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Danny Wong
9 years ago

Lovely lovely nursery with lovely people looking after the kids!

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

23 July 2025

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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