# 1st Step Pre-school Ltd

1st Step Pre-school Ltd is a full-day nursery at Unit 9d, Cowley Road, Blyth Riverside Business Park, Blyth, NE24 5TF, in Malvin's Close, Northumberland. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by 1st Step Pre-School Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/1st-step-pre-school-ltd-2681818  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit 9d, Cowley Road, Blyth Riverside Business Park, Blyth, NE24 5TF
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07708 890208
- Website: http://www.1ststeppreschool.co.uk/
- Run by: [1st Step Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/1st-step-pre-school-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2681818

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2681818

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2022 (Reference 2681818). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2681818)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2681818)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2681818)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Unit 9d, Cowley Road, Blyth Riverside Business Park, Blyth, NE24 5TF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.133369,-1.533360

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: South Quay Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Riverside Business Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Briardale Kids Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Briardale Toddler Park, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Northumberland there are about 3.1 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morpeth Road Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Malvin's Close Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (January 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| The Dales School |  | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (February 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Horton Grange Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (June 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Cambois Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Bede Academy | All-through | 3–18 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Croftway Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (January 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ladybird Children's Nursery - Blyth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-childrens-nursery-blyth-2820795) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [What a Hoot Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/what-a-hoot-day-nursery-ey473428) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Dinotots Children's Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dinotots-childrens-nursery-ltd-2753646) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Princess Louise Pre School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/princess-louise-pre-school-nursery-ey355191) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Dinotots Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dinotots-daycare-2652143) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Kerrie's Cherubs Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kerries-cherubs-childcare-ltd-2594080) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is 1st Step Pre-school Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated 1st Step Pre-school Ltd Good at its inspection on 6 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can 1st Step Pre-school Ltd take?

1st Step Pre-school Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### Who runs 1st Step Pre-school Ltd?

1st Step Pre-school Ltd is run by 1st Step Pre-School Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to 1st Step Pre-school Ltd?

Blyth Bebside is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact 1st Step Pre-school Ltd?

You can call 07708 890208 and visit www.1ststeppreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2681818)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=1st+Step+Pre-school+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJnV_PbEMNfkgResFxVJ6Rnz4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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