# First Step Daycare & Nursery Ltd

First Step Daycare & Nursery Ltd is a full-day nursery at 104 Bellegrove Road, Welling, DA16 3QD, in Welling, Bexley. It is registered for 40 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It is run by First Step Daycare & Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-step-daycare-and-nursery-ltd-2766452  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 104 Bellegrove Road, Welling, DA16 3QD
- Registered places: 40
- Run by: [First Step Daycare & Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/first-step-daycare-and-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2766452

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 17 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2766452

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2023 (Reference 2766452). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2766452)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2766452)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2766452)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1679619)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 104 Bellegrove Road, Welling, DA16 3QD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.463575,0.101632

- Station: Welling, 0.1 miles
- Station: Falconwood, 1.0 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Shoulder of Mutton Green, 0.4 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 Bexley there are about 3.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hook Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.1 miles |
| East Wickham Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Danson Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (May 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Bishop Ridley Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Leigh Stationers' Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Willow Dene School |  | 2–19 | Outstanding (November 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Foster's Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (February 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Wings Big Dreams Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wings-big-dreams-nursery-2602601) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Wonder Zone Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wonder-zone-nursery-2756878) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Welling](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-welling-ey563352) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Sandringham Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandringham-pre-school-ey464644) | Good |  | 09:30–15:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Clever Clogs Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clever-clogs-childcare-ltd-ey347110) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [St John's Church Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-church-playgroup-115370) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is First Step Daycare & Nursery Ltd's Ofsted rating?

First Step Daycare & Nursery Ltd was inspected on 17 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can First Step Daycare & Nursery Ltd take?

First Step Daycare & Nursery Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs First Step Daycare & Nursery Ltd?

First Step Daycare & Nursery Ltd is run by First Step Daycare & Nursery Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to First Step Daycare & Nursery Ltd?

Welling is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2766452)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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