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First Steps Day Nursery # First Steps Day Nursery in Shepton Mallet Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2025) · 44 Compton Road, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5QT · Somerset Number of places 42 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2025 Local authority Somerset About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery First Steps Day Nursery, established in 1993, provides childcare on non-domestic premises in Shepton Mallet for children aged 0-4 years. 30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round (except public holidays), the nursery was rated Good in its latest Ofsted inspection on 2nd July 2025. Children at First Steps are enthusiastic and motivated learners, flourishing from the care and learning opportunities provided by staff. The nursery has a newly implemented, ambitiously designed curriculum. Leaders work closely with local schools to select educational programmes, including daily literacy sessions that build phonological awareness through games, helping children transition to school. Staff are adept at delivering these sessions playfully and energetically, encouraging children to achieve important milestones. The inspector observed the quality of education indoors and outdoors. Staff place a high priority on identifying children who need intervention, implementing targeted and playful activities within a language-rich environment. However, the inspection noted that weaknesses in assessment sometimes mean some children are not identified quickly enough, which can impact their progress. Staff are excellent role models, promoting respectful relationships and independence, and helping children make healthy choices during mealtimes. Trips beyond the setting are organised to provide firsthand learning about nature and the community. What it's like Children are enthusiastic, motivated learners who flourish from the care and learning opportunities staff provide to support their development. The newly implemented curriculum is ambitiously designed. Leaders thoughtfully work with local schools to select educational programmes that deliver their curriculum effectively. Enthusiastic, motivated learners Excellent music and movement modelling Competent balance bike use Positive behaviour promotion Engaging trips beyond setting ## Key facts Opening hours 8.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for public holidays. Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for First Steps Day Nursery Last inspected 2 July 2025 · Rebecca Lihou 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 Children are enthusiastic, motivated learners who flourish from the care and learning opportunities staff provide to support their development. The newly implemented curriculum is ambitiously designed. Leaders thoughtfully work with local schools to select educational programmes that deliver their curriculum effectively. Inspector highlights - Children are enthusiastic, motivated learners. - Staff excellently model music and movement routines to promote early writing skills. - Children are very competent when using balance bikes, managing risks safely and developing spatial awareness. - Staff consistently promote positive behaviour and support children's emotional well-being. - Leaders organise trips beyond the setting to provide children with excellent firsthand opportunities to learn about nature and the community. Areas to develop - 1 develop assessment procedures to provide early intervention for children to support their communication skills. Inspection #10410099 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50283619) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of First Steps Day Nursery Inspection date Jul 2025 Inspection no. 10410099 Lead inspector Rebecca Lihou Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50283619)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/142796) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=first-steps-day-nursery-ba4-5qt-142796) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff place a high priority on identifying children most in need of interventions and implement targeted, playful activities within a language-rich environment. However, weaknesses in assessment mean, at times, some children are not identified quickly enough, and this impacts their progress. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. Inspection history Date: May 2009 - July 2025 Good - June 2021 Good - February 2017 Good - February 2013 Good - May 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about First Steps Day Nursery ### What type of nursery is First Steps Day Nursery? ### When does First Steps Day Nursery open? ### What outdoor provision does First Steps Day Nursery have? ## Nearby day nurseries in Shepton Mallet Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to First Steps Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Willow Nursery and Pre-School Shepton Mallet · BA4 5PG ](/nursery/willow-nursery-and-pre-school-ba4-5pg-ey281171) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School and Nursery Shepton Mallet · BA4 5HE ](/nursery/shepton-mallet-community-infants-school-and-nursery-ba4-5he-ey443577) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.7 mi ### Pilton Pre-School Pilton · BA4 4DH ](/nursery/pilton-pre-school-ba4-4dh-142986) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### The Bush Nursery Shepton Mallet · BA4 4HP ](/nursery/the-bush-nursery-ba4-4hp-142802) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.2 mi ### Next Steps Childcare Centre Shepton Mallet · BA4 6QL 5.0(9 reviews) ](/nursery/next-steps-childcare-centre-ba4-6ql-ey263811) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.4 mi ### Tree House Day Nursery Wells · BA5 3DL ](/nursery/tree-house-day-nursery-ba5-3dl-ey476283) [See all nurseries in Shepton Mallet →](/search?q=Shepton+Mallet) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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