# First Steps

First Steps is a full-day nursery at 18 Albury Road, Merstham, Redhill, RH1 3LS, in South Merstham, Surrey. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 18 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-122618  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 18 Albury Road, Merstham, Redhill, RH1 3LS
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01737 215136
- Website: http://firststepsnursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: 122618

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 July 2021, 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/16/122618

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2000 (Reference 122618). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/122618)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 July 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/122618)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/122618)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/901)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 18 Albury Road, Merstham, Redhill, RH1 3LS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.259183,-0.149339

- Station: Merstham, 0.3 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Battlebridge, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Battlebridge Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Surrey there are about 2.6 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 18 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merstham Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (May 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Furzefield Primary Academy | Primary | 0–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Royal Alexandra and Albert School | All-through | 7–18 | Good (March 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Aurora Chaldon School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| The Hawthorns School |  | 0–13 |  | yes | 1.6 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2022) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ymca Merstham Extended Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-merstham-extended-pre-school-ey557339) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Kiddi Caru Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-nursery-ey491816) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Brambly House Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brambly-house-montessori-school-ey545103) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [St Joseph's Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-josephs-preschool-122610) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [N Family Club Redhill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-redhill-2706087) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [The Hawthorns Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-hawthorns-nursery-2752586) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is First Steps's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated First Steps Good at its inspection on 26 July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can First Steps take?

First Steps is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to First Steps?

Merstham is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact First Steps?

You can call 01737 215136 and visit firststepsnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/122618)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=First+Steps+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJo0HR7Hz7dUgRgjzFBsvcxqE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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