--- title: "First Steps, Waltham Cross — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "First Steps, a nursery in Waltham Cross — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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The nursery staff take a great deal of care with all the children that attend and you can tell how much they thrive being in this environment as you always see them with big smiles on their faces, happy to learn and engage with all the activities available. Ignore previous incorrect review which is false and misleading. 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First Steps # First Steps in Waltham Cross Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2025) · 3.7 (3 parent reviews) · 5 Cheshunt Park Farm, Cheshunt Park, WALTHAM CROSS, EN7 6PZ · Hertfordshire Number of places 22 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2025 Local authority Hertfordshire About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery First Steps is a well-established nursery in Waltham Cross, operating since 2003, that provides a warm and nurturing environment where children aged 1 to 4 years thrive. Children arrive smiling and quickly settle, eager to explore the wide range of activities on offer. The nursery prides itself on putting children at the heart of everything they do, fostering an atmosphere where children are prompted to make their own choices of activities and resources, whether indoors or in the large, stimulating garden. The dedicated staff, with their good knowledge of child development, plan a wide selection of activities that follow specific topics of learning. They also provide meaningful opportunities for older children to develop their mathematical skills, preparing them well for school. To broaden children's experiences, staff organise trips and outings to local woods and farms. The nursery operates from 8am to 6pm, 50 weeks a year, offering consistent and reliable care. What it's like Children arrive smiling and quickly separate from their parents. Leaders and staff create a very warm and nurturing environment, where children are at the heart of everything they do and thrive. They are prompted to make their own choices of activities and resources to explore, indoors or in the large, stimulating garden. Warm & nurturing environment Child-led activities Stimulating garden play Broadening experiences School readiness focus ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday for 50 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 8am to 6pm. Term time / All Year All Year Established 2003 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for First Steps Last inspected 20 March 2025 · Anca Sandu 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 arrive smiling and quickly separate from their parents. Leaders and staff create a very warm and nurturing environment, where children are at the heart of everything they do and thrive. They are prompted to make their own choices of activities and resources to explore, indoors or in the large, stimulating garden. Inspector highlights - Staff provide opportunities for children to broaden their experiences and understanding of the world as they often organise trips and outings to the local woods and to the farm. - Staff have good knowledge and understanding of children's development and plan a wide selection of activities that follow specific topics of learning. - Staff create meaningful opportunities for older children to develop their mathematical skills in preparation for school. - Children enjoy exploring various sensory activities in the garden. - Leaders are reflective, with a clear vision for their nursery, and they are very passionate about what they do. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to consistently adapt their interactions to extend children's learning further. Inspection #10372659 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50274667) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of First Steps Inspection date Mar 2025 Inspection no. 10372659 Lead inspector Anca Sandu Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50274667)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY255445) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed 5 Cheshunt Park Farm, Cheshunt Park, WALTHAM CROSS, EN7 6PZ [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.05818/51.7218/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near WALTHAM CROSS - [Day nurseries in WALTHAM CROSS](/search?q=WALTHAM+CROSS) - [Day nurseries in East of England](/search?q=East+of+England) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=first-steps-en7-6pz-ey255445) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children are prompted to make their own choices of activities and resources to explore, indoors or in the large, stimulating garden. Children enjoy exploring various sensory activities in the garden. In the garden, children use bicycles to ride on the tracks and explore large slides with great control, building on their gross motor skills, balance and coordination. ## Parent Reviews of First Steps 3.7 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXy0JndJTqfPlruHG_ZhS60AEqKNoJQAWB_d7uGof6eae0ce0I=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Nicola Grace 2 years ago My son has attended this nursery for almost a year now and the staff and provision have been fantastic for him. The nursery staff take a great deal of care with all the children that attend and you can tell how much they thrive being in this environment as you always see them with big smiles on their faces, happy to learn and engage with all the activities available. Ignore previous incorrect review which is false and misleading. Any parent that sends their child to this nursery will tell you how amazing it is! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNUcjllczB3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487621a907104d2d:0xcf1222d74e3411b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJkeBHV7wo_FOZoOmVqMhJrIXfY7tyg9cwCIhFFObB0CdScYNg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Rob blade 2 years ago First steps nursery ist not very safe environment for child safety off children should be the priority but for them it’s profit before the welfare and wellbeing of children I’m very disappointed with them [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNUbU5HdEJ3EAE!2m1!1s0x487621a907104d2d:0xcf1222d74e3411b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJO_I4jAegqtjqjG0uo_qLIOM3JIR4mj2qHQMssX1xqICgadQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Poppy Gibbs 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURZbXQ2TmtBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487621a907104d2d:0xcf1222d74e3411b) Reviews from Google for First Steps. 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