# 1st Steps Nursery & Preschool

1st Steps Nursery & Preschool is a full-day nursery at 17 Southfield Road, Huddersfield, HD5 8RY, in Almondbury, Kirklees. It is registered for 69 children. It is run by 1st Steps Pre-School Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/1st-steps-nursery-and-preschool-2890049  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 17 Southfield Road, Huddersfield, HD5 8RY
- Registered places: 69
- Run by: [1st Steps Pre-School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/1st-steps-pre-school-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2890049

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2026 (Reference 2890049). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2890049)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2890049)
- Registered places: 69 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2890049)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1939308)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 17 Southfield Road, Huddersfield, HD5 8RY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.635494,-1.748674

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Almondbury Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Park: Pony Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Fernside Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Somerset Park, 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 Kirklees there are about 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate School |  | 4–16 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| All Hallows' CofE (VA) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Hill View Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Lowerhouses CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Dalton School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Moldgreen Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (April 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Woodley School and College |  | 5–19 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Mulberry Bush Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-mulberry-bush-pre-school-2787396) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Almondbury Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/almondbury-playgroup-311537) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Almond House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/almond-house-nursery-2709242) | Good |  | 07:00–18:15 | 0.5 miles |
| [Happy Feet Day Care Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-feet-day-care-limited-2728343) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Academy at Almondbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-academy-at-almondbury-ey449174) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kids Planet Longley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-longley-ey448517) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can 1st Steps Nursery & Preschool take?

1st Steps Nursery & Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 69 children at any one time.

### Who runs 1st Steps Nursery & Preschool?

1st Steps Nursery & Preschool is run by 1st Steps Pre-School Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

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

Huddersfield is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2890049)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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