# First for Childcare - York

First for Childcare - York is a full-day nursery at Audax Close, York, YO30 4RA, in Clifton, York. It is registered for 57 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by First For Childcare 3 Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-for-childcare-york-ey549329  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Audax Close, York, YO30 4RA
- Registered places: 57
- Run by: [First For Childcare 3 Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/first-for-childcare-3-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY549329

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 June 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.

Inspection history:

- 6 June 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 22 September 2022: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate
- 26 April 2022: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549329

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2017 (Reference EY549329). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549329)
- Inspections on record: 3 inspections (latest 6 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549329)
- Registered places: 57 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549329)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/245303)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Audax Close, York, YO30 4RA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.990454,-1.096681

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bootham Stray, 0.4 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 York there are about 2.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Clifton With Rawcliffe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Burton Green Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| New Earswick Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Clifton Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Skelton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Haxby Road Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Yearsley Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Clifton Moor Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clifton-moor-pre-school-ey414383) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Bugs Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-bugs-childcare-ey444577) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Clifton Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clifton-day-nursery-ey542649) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Acorns New Earswick Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-new-earswick-ltd-ey464798) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at York](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-york-512461) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Ladybirds Kinderclass Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybirds-kinderclass-ltd-321579) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is First for Childcare - York's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated First for Childcare - York Good at its inspection on 6 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can First for Childcare - York take?

First for Childcare - York is registered with Ofsted for up to 57 children at any one time.

### Who runs First for Childcare - York?

First for Childcare - York is run by First For Childcare 3 Limited, which runs 6 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549329)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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