# 1st Step Pre-school Ltd (Seaton Delaval)

1st Step Pre-school Ltd (Seaton Delaval) is a full-day nursery at Community Centre, Elsdon Avenue, Seaton Delaval, Whitley Bay, NE25 0BW, in Seaton Terrace, Northumberland. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by 1st Step Pre-School Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/1st-step-pre-school-ltd-seaton-delaval-2753852  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Community Centre, Elsdon Avenue, Seaton Delaval, Whitley Bay, NE25 0BW
- Registered places: 36
- Run by: [1st Step Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/1st-step-pre-school-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2753852

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 October 2024, 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/16/2753852

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2023 (Reference 2753852). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2753852)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2753852)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2753852)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Community Centre, Elsdon Avenue, Seaton Delaval, Whitley Bay, NE25 0BW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.070627,-1.525900

- Station: Seaton Delaval, 0.6 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Astley Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton Delaval First School | Primary | 3–9 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Holywell Village First School | Primary | 3–9 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| New Hartley First School | Primary | 3–9 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Seghill First School | Primary | 3–9 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Seaton Valley High School | Secondary | 13–18 | Some aspects not as strong (December 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Whytrig Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Mini Merrys Private Nursery- Seaton Delaval](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-merrys-private-nursery-seaton-delaval-2769352) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Chill Out @ Seaton Delaval](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chill-out-seaton-delaval-2884832) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Chill Out @ Holywell Village First School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chill-out-holywell-village-first-school-2884825) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Backworth Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/backworth-childcare-2591885) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Kids Planet Southfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-southfield-2737114) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Two Little Dickie Birds Nursery And Fun Club with St Paul's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/two-little-dickie-birds-nursery-and-fun-club-with-st-pauls-pre-school-ey541806) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is 1st Step Pre-school Ltd (Seaton Delaval)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated 1st Step Pre-school Ltd (Seaton Delaval) Good at its inspection on 14 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can 1st Step Pre-school Ltd (Seaton Delaval) take?

1st Step Pre-school Ltd (Seaton Delaval) is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### Who runs 1st Step Pre-school Ltd (Seaton Delaval)?

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

### What is the nearest station to 1st Step Pre-school Ltd (Seaton Delaval)?

Seaton Delaval is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2753852)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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