# 1st Steps Day Nursery

1st Steps Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 15 Cambridge Road, Waterloo, Liverpool, L22 1RR, in Seaforth, Sefton. It is registered for 63 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/1st-steps-day-nursery-ey558020  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 15 Cambridge Road, Waterloo, Liverpool, L22 1RR
- Registered places: 63
- Phone: 0151 944 1345
- Website: http://1ststepsdaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY558020

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 March 2022, 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/EY558020

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2018 (Reference EY558020). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558020)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558020)
- Registered places: 63 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558020)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/45262)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 15 Cambridge Road, Waterloo, Liverpool, L22 1RR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.469663,-3.022529

- Station: Waterloo (Merseyside), 0.4 miles
- Station: Seaforth & Litherland, 0.7 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Marine Garden, 0.2 miles
- Park: Rimrose Valley Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: The Crescent Garden, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Sefton there are about 4 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 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Waterloo Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (February 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Merchant Taylors' Schools |  | 4–19 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (October 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Hatton Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tiny Hearts Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-hearts-day-nursery-ey489552) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Home from Home Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/home-from-home-day-nursery-2747038) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Hearts Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-hearts-day-nursery-2821410) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [JETS,](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jets-ey451817) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Carousel Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carousel-day-nursery-310405) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kids Planet Linacre Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-linacre-road-2833214) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is 1st Steps Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated 1st Steps Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 18 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can 1st Steps Day Nursery take?

1st Steps Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 63 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to 1st Steps Day Nursery?

Waterloo (Merseyside) is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact 1st Steps Day Nursery?

You can call 0151 944 1345 and visit 1ststepsdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558020)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=1st+Steps+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJs30KFG8ke0gRyU6jeGbvERA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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