--- title: "Special First Steps — Day Nursery in Carshalton" description: "Special First Steps, a nursery in Carshalton. 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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Special First Steps # Special First Steps Compare Contact Nursery Awaiting first inspection · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · 195 Middleton Road, Carshalton, SM5 1HE · Sutton **Awaiting first Ofsted inspection.** This is a newly registered provider (registered June 2024). Ofsted has not yet carried out its first inspection, so no rating is available. Number of places 74 places Age range — Last inspected — Local authority Sutton About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Special First Steps Nursery in Carshalton offers a nurturing environment tailored to each child's developmental stage, from infancy through to preschool. The nursery operates with a child-centred philosophy, valuing the individual pace of every child's growth. Experienced educators are dedicated to fostering a supportive and enriching atmosphere where learning occurs through play. The childcare programmes are designed to promote curiosity, independence, and the acquisition of foundational skills necessary for school readiness. Infants benefit from early sensory experiences and secure attachments in the Baby Room, while toddlers engage in play-based learning and social interaction in the Toddler Room to support language development and milestones. In the Preschool Room, children participate in structured activities and purposeful play that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth, preparing them for their educational journey. Our ethos Special First Steps Nursery operates with a child-centred philosophy, valuing the individual pace of every child's growth. Learning occurs through play, fostering curiosity, independence, and foundational skills for school readiness. The nursery is dedicated to promoting creativity, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth. Child-centred approach Play-based learning Experienced educators ## Pricing & funding 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.specialfirststeps.co.uk/contact) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm Age range Babies to Preschool ## Parent Reviews of Special First Steps 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjW6-S-8EKM7IB2-gktmNWbiKVqh6x3_c3ptVB_XD-IugGXeWBwUxw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Sam The Guide a year ago Very caring nursery. My daughter loves going here the teachers are very kind & helpful. The nursery is filled with playful activities for pre-school kids [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURvOXJiSUVBEAE!2m1!1s0x487607d3611468bf:0xcdcf097b108d96d6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjV_RqT3BBKDiq3s0Nnr2I0oH_5LizPwdDw7oFotqwFjOXZmOH-f=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Lena4ka Sirbu 6 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21ZMmRuWmtZa2RHYTNCNk0zcFpha3BuWDJRMWFVRRAB!2m1!1s0x487607d3611468bf:0xcdcf097b108d96d6) Reviews from Google for Special First Steps. 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