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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [East of England](/search?region=East+of+England) 4. First Steps Nursery # First Steps Nursery in Peterborough Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · West End Road, Maxey, PETERBOROUGH, PE6 9HA · Peterborough Number of places 73 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2026 Local authority Peterborough About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery First Steps Nursery in Maxey, Peterborough, registered with Ofsted on May 10, 2011, provides childcare for children aged 0-4 years. The nursery is rated "Good" by Ofsted, with its latest inspection on February 10, 2026, highlighting that children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, typically progress well and develop a strong sense of belonging. The nursery offers a welcoming and safe environment where children quickly settle and form positive relationships with staff, particularly their key person. Recent positive changes to the learning environments have led to calmer play and increased independent play opportunities. The curriculum focuses on preparing children for school by developing their language, social skills, and independence, incorporating activities like nursery rhymes, book exploration, focused dance, movement sessions, and a cooking club. Children enjoy daily opportunities for active play, promoting a healthy lifestyle, and spend quality time in the outdoor environment. The nursery effectively supports children with SEND through a dedicated and knowledgeable team who work closely with external professionals and parents to devise and implement individual learning targets. Parents speak highly of the setting, appreciating the approachable and caring staff and the support they receive. What it's like Children enjoy their time at First Steps Nursery, developing a sense of belonging and separating easily from parents and carers. Recent changes to the learning environments have positively impacted play and learning, with children adapting well to new playrooms and increased opportunities for independent play. Children develop good attitudes to learning, achieve well across the curriculum, and spend quality time in outdoor environments. Good Ofsted rating Positive learning environment Strong SEND support Active outdoor play Effective curriculum ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 30 hours — working parents (3–4 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.firststepsdaynursery.co.uk/feedback) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 07:30 - 17:30 Age range 6 weeks to 5 years Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2011 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of First Steps Nursery Inspection date Feb 2026 Inspection no. 10407902 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50299493)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY423564) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.firststepsdaynursery.co.uk) West End Road, Maxey, PETERBOROUGH, PE6 9HA [© 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#/-0.33894/52.66089/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near PETERBOROUGH - [Day nurseries in PETERBOROUGH](/search?q=PETERBOROUGH) - [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-nursery-pe6-9ha-ey423564) Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Feb 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 Expected standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 0 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for First Steps Nursery Last inspected 10 February 2026 Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend Children enjoy their time at First Steps Nursery, developing a sense of belonging and separating easily from parents and carers. Recent changes to the learning environments have positively impacted play and learning, with children adapting well to new playrooms and increased opportunities for independent play. Children develop good attitudes to learning, achieve well across the curriculum, and spend quality time in outdoor environments. Inspector highlights - Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, typically progress well and are prepared for their next stage of education. - Children's communication, language, and literacy skills are developed through nursery rhymes and exploring books. - Staff build valued and positive partnerships with parents, gather essential information about children, and encourage a positive attitude to learning. - Leaders and staff create a safe, welcoming space with positive key-person relationships and effective care routines. - Children enjoy active play promoting a healthy lifestyle and spend quality time in the outdoor environments. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should continue with plans to build the confidence of staff to deliver high-quality interactions. - 2 Leaders should embed high-quality practice that enables staff to consistently adapt and respond to children's thinking during their play. Inspection #10407902 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50299493) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Overall, children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who face additional barriers, typically progress well. Staff specifically trained to coordinate the support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are new to the role and continue to develop their knowledge and experience, but demonstrate a clear overview of the children needing extra help and understand how to meet their needs. They make links with outside professionals when required and follow advice to devise and support children’s individual learning targets, using strategies like visual pictures or objects of reference. Outdoor space Staff promote children's physical skills, and children have daily opportunities to be active. All children spend quality time in the outdoor environments. ## Parent Reviews of First Steps Nursery 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLEP87Q6e9GQkTSMHkInZsRICpwD_fqBqpFC-LyXG--RVCpoA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) LZ C 3 years ago Caring staff. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChRDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNSZzhNchAB!2m1!1s0x4877f5acc464841b:0x7530c5ad2ad7f67d) Reviews from Google for First Steps Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=8444466648858490493&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: December 2011 The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good ). We're re-checking it against the original report. - December 2025 Inadequate - February 2020 Good - October 2015 Good - December 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about First Steps Nursery ### Which funded childcare options are accepted at First Steps Nursery? ### Does First Steps Nursery take babies? ### How does settling in work at First Steps Nursery? ### What outdoor space does First Steps Nursery have? ### Does First Steps Nursery have an Ofsted rating? ### What stands out about First Steps Nursery? ### Is First Steps Nursery a day nursery or preschool? ### How are meals and food handled at First Steps Nursery? ### When was First Steps Nursery established? ## Nearby day nurseries in PETERBOROUGH Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to First Steps Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Busy Bees at Deeping St James Peterborough · PE6 8EH ](/nursery/treetops-caterpillar-pe6-8eh-ey380553) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.7 mi ### Carousel Day Nursery Peterborough · PE6 8HA 5.0(13 reviews) ](/nursery/carousel-day-nursery-pe6-8ha-2815756) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### Madcaps Peterborough · PE6 8JE 4.3(6 reviews) ](/nursery/madcaps-pe6-8je-253774) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### Carousel Nursery Peterborough · PE6 8EY 5.0(13 reviews) ](/nursery/carousel-nursery-pe6-8ey-2569538) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.8 mi ### Helpston Playhouse and Under Fives Peterborough · PE6 7DU ](/nursery/helpston-playhouse-and-under-fives-pe6-7du-256770) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### Sunflower Seed Preschool Peterborough · PE6 9BN ](/nursery/sunflower-seed-preschool-pe6-9bn-2504496) [See all nurseries in PETERBOROUGH →](/search?q=PETERBOROUGH) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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