Full-day nursery in Mitcham, Merton
First Little Steps Day Nursery Ltd
379 London Road, Mitcham, CR4 4BF · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Good
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since December 2021Reference 2661540Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 7 June 2023Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places80 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 12 May 2026Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
| Age | Full day | Half day | Per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| All ages | £95£9.50 an hour | £28.50 | £10.50 |
From nursery website, November 2026 · see the fees page. Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.
- Registration fee
- £30
Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 15 hours
Hours and ages
Ages: not published yet
Thanks. We count every request and show the nursery how many parents are asking.
- Monday to Friday
- 08:00–18:00
- Sessions
- Full day, half day and per hour
Getting there
379 London Road, Mitcham, CR4 4BF · More nurseries in CR4
Stations
- Mitcham Tram Stop3 min walk · 0.1 miles
- Belgrave Walk Tram Stop9 min walk · 0.4 miles
- Phipps Bridge Tram Stop15 min walk · 0.6 miles
Buses
11 bus stops within 400 m, including Gedge Court, Mitcham / Cricket Green and Mitcham Tram Stop.
Parks and playgrounds
- Baron Fields3 min walk
- Vestry Green6 min walk
- Ravensbury Park6 min walk
- The Canons6 min walk
- Miles Road Recreation Ground9 min walk
- Playground3 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
In Merton there are about 3.5 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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First Little Steps Day Nursery Ltd is a full-day nursery at 379 London Road, Mitcham, CR4 4BF, in Mitcham, Merton. It is registered for 80 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fee is £95 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 16 reviews (November 2026).
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
The nursery's website says it uses a play-based EYFS curriculum and names STEM activities. At its 2023 Ofsted inspection, the overall effectiveness was Good and the quality of education was Good.
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
Food
According to its website, the nursery provides breakfast and healthy snacks. Parents provide a packed lunch.
- Breakfast providedSource: nursery website
- Parents provide packed lunchSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Settling in
The nursery's website says it operates a key person system.
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Flexible sessionsSource: nursery website
- Late pick-upSource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
- Breakfast clubSource: nursery website
Safety
At its 2023 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding was judged effective.
Extras and activities
- STEM activitiesSource: nursery website
Getting a place
To apply, the website says you should book a visit or contact the team, then complete registration, during which the payment schedule is explained. There is a one-time registration fee of £30. The nursery accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds and the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Little Steps Day Nursery LtdThis nursery | Good | £95 | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | This nursery |
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| Holiplay Pre School At St MarksSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.7 miles |
| Kingswood Early Years NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.8 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
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Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected March 2023 0.1 miles
- Cricket Green School ages 4–19Ofsted: School remains Outstandinginspected March 2023 0.2 miles
- Melrose School ages 5–16Ofsted: Goodinspected July 2024 0.2 miles
- Cranmer Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected November 2023 0.3 miles
- Oak Tree Primary School ages 3–11has a nursery class 0.3 miles
- Benedict Academy Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstandinginspected October 2024 0.3 miles
- St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery class 0.6 miles
- St Mark's Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstandinginspected December 2024 0.6 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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How much does First Little Steps Day Nursery Ltd cost?
First Little Steps Day Nursery Ltd publishes these fees: full day £95 for all ages, half day £28.50 for all ages, half day £21.50 for all ages, half day £57 for all ages and per hour £10.50 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
Does First Little Steps Day Nursery Ltd offer 15 funded hours?
Yes. First Little Steps Day Nursery Ltd offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds.
Does First Little Steps Day Nursery Ltd take funded 2-year-olds?
Yes. First Little Steps Day Nursery Ltd offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.
What are First Little Steps Day Nursery Ltd's opening hours?
First Little Steps Day Nursery Ltd opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.
What is First Little Steps Day Nursery Ltd's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated First Little Steps Day Nursery Ltd Good at its inspection on 7 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can First Little Steps Day Nursery Ltd take?
First Little Steps Day Nursery Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 80 children at any one time.
Is there a registration fee or deposit at First Little Steps Day Nursery Ltd?
Yes. First Little Steps Day Nursery Ltd lists a registration fee of £30.
What approach does First Little Steps Day Nursery Ltd follow?
First Little Steps Day Nursery Ltd's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.
What is the nearest station to First Little Steps Day Nursery Ltd?
Mitcham is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact First Little Steps Day Nursery Ltd?
You can call 020 8127 6070 and visit www.firstlittlesteps.co.uk.
Tools for parents in Merton
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.firstlittlesteps.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
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- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Read reviews on Google
- From the nursery's website, with the page link and date checked
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2661540 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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