# First Little Steps Day Nursery Ltd

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).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-little-steps-day-nursery-ltd-2661540  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 379 London Road, Mitcham, CR4 4BF
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 80
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 020 8127 6070
- Website: https://www.firstlittlesteps.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2661540

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2661540

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2021 (Reference 2661540). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2661540)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2661540)
- Registered places: 80 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2661540)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1574088)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Half day | Per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| All ages | £95 (£9.50 an hour) | £28.50 | £10.50 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Registration fee: £30

Source: nursery website (https://www.firstlittlesteps.co.uk/fees), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 15 hours.

Ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Sessions: full day, half day and per hour

## Getting there

Address: 379 London Road, Mitcham, CR4 4BF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.399074,-0.170684

- Station: Mitcham Tram Stop, 0.1 miles
- Station: Belgrave Walk Tram Stop, 0.4 miles
- Station: Phipps Bridge Tram Stop, 0.6 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Baron Fields, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Vestry Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: Ravensbury Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: The Canons, 0.2 miles
- Park: Miles Road Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 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. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 3.7 out of 5 from 16 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### 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 curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.firstlittlesteps.co.uk/)

### Food

According to its website, the nursery provides breakfast and healthy snacks. Parents provide a packed lunch.

- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.firstlittlesteps.co.uk/fees)
- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://www.firstlittlesteps.co.uk/funding)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.firstlittlesteps.co.uk/typical-day)

### Settling in

The nursery's website says it operates a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.firstlittlesteps.co.uk/key-person)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.firstlittlesteps.co.uk/nhs-staff)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.firstlittlesteps.co.uk/nhs-staff)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.firstlittlesteps.co.uk/fees)
- Breakfast club (source: nursery website, https://www.firstlittlesteps.co.uk/fees)

### Safety

At its 2023 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding was judged effective.

### Extras and activities

- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.firstlittlesteps.co.uk/learning-through-play)

### 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.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Cricket Green School |  | 4–19 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Melrose School |  | 5–16 | Good (July 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Cranmer Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Oak Tree Primary School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Benedict Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Mark's Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (December 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Nursery On The Green](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nursery-on-the-green-138229) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Jigsaw Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jigsaw-day-nursery-ey429426) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Kingswood Daycare Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingswood-daycare-nursery-ey450932) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Raye's Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rayes-daycare-2578933) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Holiplay Pre School At St Marks](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holiplay-pre-school-at-st-marks-2531393) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kingswood Early Years Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingswood-early-years-nursery-ey539235) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2661540)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.firstlittlesteps.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.firstlittlesteps.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=First+Little+Steps+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJQ23QXAAHdkgRc2SDKwFlWB8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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