# Developing steps Nursery

Developing steps Nursery is a full-day nursery at 516 Romford Road, Forest Gate, E7 8AF, in Wanstead Flats, Newham. It is registered for 50 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 7 reviews (November 2026). It is run by The Enchanted Castle (Day Nursery) Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/developing-steps-nursery-ey497843  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 516 Romford Road, Forest Gate, E7 8AF
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 020 8552 5111
- Website: http://developingstepsnursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [The Enchanted Castle (Day Nursery) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-enchanted-castle-day-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY497843

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 February 2025, 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.

Inspection history:

- 24 February 2025: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 24 April 2024: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497843

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2016 (Reference EY497843). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497843)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 24 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497843)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497843)

## Fees

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Newham that publish fees charge £50–£99.61 a day for under-2s (5 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: 516 Romford Road, Forest Gate, E7 8AF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.548087,0.039362

- Station: Woodgrange Park, 0.2 miles
- Station: Manor Park, 0.4 miles
- Station: Wanstead Park, 0.6 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Plashet Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Newham there are about 4.3 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

- Google: 4.3 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://developingstepsnursery.co.uk/)
- All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://developingstepsnursery.co.uk/)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandringham Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Monega Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Zakariya Primary School |  | 5–11 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| Salisbury Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| William Davies Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Madaniyah Foundation |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Avenue Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Woodgrange Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (March 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Early Start Shrewsbury Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-start-shrewsbury-road-ey543066) | Report card May 2026 |  | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [THE EARLYRISE CENTRE](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-earlyrise-centre-ey539898) | Good |  | 08:30–17:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Sandringham Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandringham-daycare-ey546592) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Kids Uni Day Care Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-uni-day-care-centre-2529960) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Salisbury Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/salisbury-day-care-ey492461) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Wisdom Kids Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wisdom-kids-nursery-2536719) | Good | £40 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Developing steps Nursery's opening hours?

Developing steps Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Developing steps Nursery take?

Developing steps Nursery takes children aged 2 years to 5 years.

### What is Developing steps Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Developing steps Nursery Good at its inspection on 24 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Developing steps Nursery take?

Developing steps Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### Who runs Developing steps Nursery?

Developing steps Nursery is run by The Enchanted Castle (Day Nursery) Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### Does Developing steps Nursery have outdoor space?

Developing steps Nursery lists: Own garden and All-weather outdoor play.

### What is the nearest station to Developing steps Nursery?

Woodgrange Park is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Developing steps Nursery?

You can call 020 8552 5111 and visit developingstepsnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497843)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (developingstepsnursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://developingstepsnursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Developing+Steps+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJYQAYQa6n2EcRPu5YARZNvSw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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