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First Step Daycare & Nursery # First Step Daycare & Nursery in Welling Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · 104 Bellegrove Road, Welling, DA16 3QD · Bexley Number of places 40 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2026 Local authority Bexley About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery First Step Daycare & Nursery Ltd, located in Welling, provides a welcoming and stimulating environment for children aged 1 to 4 years. Registered with Ofsted since December 2023, the nursery operates all year round from 7:00 to 19:00, Monday to Friday. The dedicated staff are adept at identifying and meeting the individual needs of each child, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and work closely with other early years professionals. The nursery has thoughtfully adapted its environment to include a sensory space for children with SEND and employs visual prompts and signing to support communication. Children are encouraged to explore diverse cultures and traditions, learning about various religions and festivals, such as Hindi beliefs and black history. The setting places a high value on developing communication skills through activities like cooking and storytelling, and promotes physical skills through yoga and dance. Children benefit from a creative curriculum that encourages them to engage in motivating activities, with opportunities to extend learning through trips to local shops and aquariums, ensuring a well-rounded and engaging experience. Our ethos First Step Daycare & Nursery's philosophy centres on active, hands-on learning experiences, where children explore the world around them with the support of attentive adults. The goal is to develop highly motivated, reflective learners by fostering their innate interests and promoting self-esteem in well-rounded, confident children. What it's like Children are settled in a safe, friendly, and welcoming environment where staff know their individual likes and dislikes, enabling them to plan motivating activities. All children, including those with SEND, make good progress and develop new skills for their future learning. Staff thoughtfully adapt activities and experiences, even using the wider community to extend learning, with trips to local shops and aquariums. Individualised learning Inclusive environment Strong partnerships Sensory space Cultural diversity Positive behaviour ## 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. [Request pricing →](https://www.firststepnursery.co.uk/contact-us) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of First Step Daycare & Nursery Inspection date Mar 2026 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50301966)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2766452) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=first-step-daycare-nursery-ltd-da16-3qd-2766452) ## 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 — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Mar 2026 Headline: Expected 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 Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 1 to 4 Registers Early Years Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for First Step Daycare & Nursery Last inspected 17 March 2026 What it's like to attend Children are settled in a safe, friendly, and welcoming environment where staff know their individual likes and dislikes, enabling them to plan motivating activities. All children, including those with SEND, make good progress and develop new skills for their future learning. Staff thoughtfully adapt activities and experiences, even using the wider community to extend learning, with trips to local shops and aquariums. Inspector highlights - Safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. - Staff swiftly identify the needs of all individual children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). - There are highly effective partnerships with other early years professionals, sharing beneficial advice and strategies. - The setting has adapted the environment to include a sensory space to help engage children with SEND in incredibly engaging ways. - Children are well supported to build on their own knowledge and skills, with staff attending specific training to support children with SEND. - Staff are positive role models and support children to learn expectations of behaviour, promoting kindness, politeness, and good behaviour. Areas to develop - 1 The provider should ensure staff are well prepared and organised during larger group activities and routines to minimise the length of break in children's learning. - 2 The provider should support staff to ensure all children have consistent opportunities to express their creativity and own ideas more freely. Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50301966) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders and staff swiftly identify the needs of all individual children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff rigorously assess progress, plan accordingly, and have highly effective partnerships with other early years professionals. They have adapted the environment to include a sensory space for children with SEND and use visual prompts and signing to support their communication. EAL / language support The nursery prioritises diversity and inclusion, teaching children about other religions, cultural traditions, and festivals, such as Hindi beliefs and black history. Inspection history Most recent inspection 17 March 2026 Expected 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/50301966) ## Frequently asked about First Step Daycare & Nursery ### How is First Step Daycare & Nursery classified by Ofsted? ### Which area does First Step Daycare & Nursery serve? ### How can the nursery be contacted? ### What staff support does the nursery provide for children with SEND? ### Which funded childcare places are accepted? ### Does First Step Daycare & Nursery take babies? ### What curriculum approach is used at the nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Welling Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to First Step Daycare & Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Little Wings Big Dreams Nursery Welling · DA16 3PB 5.0(9 reviews) ](/nursery/little-wings-big-dreams-nursery-da16-3pb-2602601) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Wonder Zone Nursery Welling · DA16 3QL ](/nursery/wonder-zone-nursery-da16-3ql-2756878) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Monkey Puzzle Welling Kent · DA16 3AF 3.7(9 reviews) ](/nursery/monkey-puzzle-welling-da16-3af-ey563352) - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.6 mi ### Medua Bilingual Nursery Welling · DA16 2PL 4.9(8 reviews) ](/nursery/medua-bilingual-nursery-da16-2pl-ey544590) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Clever Clogs Childcare Welling · DA16 1LB 4.6(20 reviews) ](/nursery/clever-clogs-childcare-ltd-da16-1lb-ey347110) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.7 mi ### Bexley Day Nursery Welling · DA16 1SY 4.4(13 reviews) ](/nursery/bexley-day-nursery-limited-da16-1sy-2753023) [See all nurseries in Welling →](/search?q=Welling) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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