Full-day nursery in Deptford, Lewisham
First Step Daycare And Nursery Ltd
475 & 477 New Cross Road, Deptford, SE14 6TA · 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 June 2023Reference 2743459Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 23 July 2025Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places38 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 28 May 2025Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
- Registration fee
- £45
Fees: not published yet
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Nurseries in Lewisham that publish fees charge £76–£106 a day for under-2s (7 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 07:00–19:00
- Ages
- 3 months to 5 years
- Weeks open
- 52 a year
Getting there
475 & 477 New Cross Road, Deptford, SE14 6TA · More nurseries in SE14
Stations
- New Cross6 min walk · 0.2 miles
- New Cross ELL6 min walk · 0.2 miles
- Deptford BridgeStep-free access6 min walk · 0.2 miles
Buses
11 bus stops within 400 m, including Florence Road, Deptford High Street and New Cross Station.
Parks and playgrounds
- Margaret McMillan Park3 min walk
- Douglas Way Garden5 min walk
- Broadway Fields6 min walk
- Fordham Park7 min walk
- Friendly Gardens7 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 Lewisham there are about 2.8 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 Step Daycare And Nursery Ltd is a full-day nursery at 475 & 477 New Cross Road, Deptford, SE14 6TA, in Deptford, Lewisham. It is registered for 38 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:00–19:00, Mon–Fri, 52 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 6 reviews (November 2026). It is run by First Step Daycare & Nursery Ltd.
Run by First Step Daycare & Nursery Ltd (company), which runs 3 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
The Ofsted inspection in 2025 rated the nursery Good for overall effectiveness and Good for quality of education.
Food
Meals are included in the fees. Its website says the nursery has an allergy-aware kitchen and provides breakfast.
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Meals included in feesSource: nursery website
- Breakfast providedSource: nursery website
Settling in
Its website says settling in is family-led. Gentle settling-in conversations with the team take place before the child's first full day, to learn their routines, preferences and the small details that help them feel safe.
- Separate baby roomSource: nursery website
- Open all yearSource: nursery website
- Early drop-offSource: nursery website
- Late pick-upSource: nursery website
Getting a place
To apply, families complete and return the registration form and pay the £45 non-refundable administration (registration) fee; children are only considered once both are done. Its website says a one-week deposit is refundable. The notice period to leave is 4 weeks.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Step Daycare And Nursery LtdThis nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:00–19:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Strong Tower Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 07:00–19:00 | not shared yet | 0.1 miles |
| Chairbears Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.1 miles |
| New Cross Community NurseryFull-day nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| Diadems Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| Little Nest Nursery LtdFull-day nursery | Report card 2026 | £92 | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Purple Jay Nursery LewishamFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Deptford10
- All nurseries in Lewisham134
- All nurseries in SE1412
- Nurseries near New Cross station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Tidemill Academy Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected November 2022 0.2 miles
- Oak Gardens Primary School Primaryages 3–11Ofsted: Goodinspected January 2023 0.3 miles
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Goodinspected June 2023 0.3 miles
- St Stephen's CofE Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected June 2022 0.4 miles
- Myatt Garden Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Standards maintainedinspected February 2025 0.4 miles
- Childeric Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected February 2023 0.4 miles
- Grinling Gibbons Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected September 2022 0.4 miles
- St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected May 2023 0.4 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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What are First Step Daycare And Nursery Ltd's opening hours?
First Step Daycare And Nursery Ltd opens 07:00–19:00, Mon–Fri.
Is First Step Daycare And Nursery Ltd open all year?
Yes, First Step Daycare And Nursery Ltd is open 52 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.
What ages does First Step Daycare And Nursery Ltd take?
First Step Daycare And Nursery Ltd takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.
What is First Step Daycare And Nursery Ltd's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated First Step Daycare And Nursery Ltd Good at its inspection on 23 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can First Step Daycare And Nursery Ltd take?
First Step Daycare And Nursery Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 38 children at any one time.
Are meals included at First Step Daycare And Nursery Ltd?
Yes. Meals are included in the fees at First Step Daycare And Nursery Ltd.
Is there a registration fee or deposit at First Step Daycare And Nursery Ltd?
Yes. First Step Daycare And Nursery Ltd lists a registration fee of £45.
Who runs First Step Daycare And Nursery Ltd?
First Step Daycare And Nursery Ltd is run by First Step Daycare & Nursery Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.
Does First Step Daycare And Nursery Ltd have outdoor space?
First Step Daycare And Nursery Ltd lists: Own garden.
What is the nearest station to First Step Daycare And Nursery Ltd?
New Cross is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact First Step Daycare And Nursery Ltd?
You can call 020 8045 4421 and visit www.firststepnursery.co.uk.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.firststepnursery.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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- 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.
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Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2743459 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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