# First Step Day Nursery Limited

First Step Day Nursery Limited is a full-day nursery at 11 Harold Road, LONDON, SE19 3PU, in Upper Norwood, Croydon. It is registered for 90 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 50 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fees range from £96 to £98 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 3.8 from 6 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-step-day-nursery-limited-ey297574  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 11 Harold Road, LONDON, SE19 3PU
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 50 a year
- Registered places: 90
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 020 8771 7727
- Website: https://www.firststepdaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY297574

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 January 2024, 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/EY297574

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2004 (Reference EY297574). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY297574)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY297574)
- Registered places: 90 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY297574)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 30 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/370610)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2s | £98 (£9.80 an hour) | – |
| 2-year-olds | £97 (£9.70 an hour) | – |
| 3 and over | £96 (£9.60 an hour) | – |
| All ages | – | £19 |

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

- Meals: £6 (full day)

Source: nursery website (https://www.firststepdaynursery.co.uk/fees-and-funding), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: From 9 months, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: 50 a year
- Sessions: full day and per hour

## Getting there

Address: 11 Harold Road, LONDON, SE19 3PU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.414950,-0.091103

- Station: Gipsy Hill, 0.8 miles
- Station: Crystal Palace, 0.8 miles, step-free access
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Upper Norwood Recreation Ground, under 0.1 miles
- Park: The Lawns, 0.1 miles
- Park: Westow Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Beaulieu Heights, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Croydon there are about 3.2 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: 3.8 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.firststepdaynursery.co.uk/our-curriculum)

### Food

- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.firststepdaynursery.co.uk/fees-and-funding)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.firststepdaynursery.co.uk/our-curriculum)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.firststepdaynursery.co.uk/our-curriculum)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.firststepdaynursery.co.uk/our-curriculum)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.firststepdaynursery.co.uk/)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.firststepdaynursery.co.uk/fees-and-funding)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.firststepdaynursery.co.uk/our-curriculum)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.firststepdaynursery.co.uk/settling-in)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.firststepdaynursery.co.uk/settling-in)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.firststepdaynursery.co.uk/settling-in)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Rockmount Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Downsview Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| The New School |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| David Livingstone Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (July 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Fidelis College |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Joseph's RC Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Ark Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-montessori-nursery-2851111) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Crystal Palace Rainbow Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crystal-palace-rainbow-nursery-2582051) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Shining Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-nursery-ey337884) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Witty Kiddies Upper Norwood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/witty-kiddies-upper-norwood-2652790) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Blossom Time Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossom-time-montessori-nursery-2696891) | Good |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Bonding School Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bonding-school-nurseries-limited-2852274) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does First Step Day Nursery Limited cost?

First Step Day Nursery Limited publishes these fees: full day £98 for under 2s, full day £97 for 2-year-olds, full day £96 for 3 and over and per hour £19 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does First Step Day Nursery Limited offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. First Step Day Nursery Limited offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does First Step Day Nursery Limited offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. First Step Day Nursery Limited offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are First Step Day Nursery Limited's opening hours?

First Step Day Nursery Limited opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is First Step Day Nursery Limited open all year?

Yes, First Step Day Nursery Limited is open 50 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does First Step Day Nursery Limited take?

First Step Day Nursery Limited takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### What is First Step Day Nursery Limited's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated First Step Day Nursery Limited Good at its inspection on 30 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can First Step Day Nursery Limited take?

First Step Day Nursery Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 90 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at First Step Day Nursery Limited?

Meals are not included in the fees at First Step Day Nursery Limited.

### Does First Step Day Nursery Limited accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. First Step Day Nursery Limited accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### What approach does First Step Day Nursery Limited follow?

First Step Day Nursery Limited's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does First Step Day Nursery Limited have outdoor space?

First Step Day Nursery Limited lists: Own garden.

### Does First Step Day Nursery Limited support children with SEND?

First Step Day Nursery Limited lists: SEND support and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to First Step Day Nursery Limited?

Gipsy Hill is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact First Step Day Nursery Limited?

You can call 020 8771 7727 and visit www.firststepdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY297574)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.firststepdaynursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.firststepdaynursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=First+Step+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJs8bGfksBdkgRkHAbSW1HImw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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