# First Steps Childcare @ Chichester College

First Steps Childcare @ Chichester College is a full-day nursery at Chichester College, Westgate Fields, Chichester, PO19 1SB, in The Close, West Sussex. It is registered for 130 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by First Steps Childcare Group Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-childcare-chichester-college-113485  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Chichester College, Westgate Fields, Chichester, PO19 1SB
- Registered places: 130
- Phone: 01243 530427
- Website: http://www.firststepschildcare.co.uk/
- Run by: [First Steps Childcare Group Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/first-steps-childcare-group-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 113485

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 August 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/16/113485

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1990 (Reference 113485). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113485)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 August 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113485)
- Registered places: 130 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113485)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1566946)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Chichester College, Westgate Fields, Chichester, PO19 1SB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.834911,-0.787748

- Station: Chichester, 0.3 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Brewery Field, 0.2 miles
- Park: The Green, Parklands, 0.4 miles
- Park: Donnington Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In West Sussex there are about 2.7 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Prebendal School |  | 2–14 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Parklands Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St. Joseph's CofE Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St. Joseph's Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (Concerns) (November 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Richard's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Anthony's School |  | 4–16 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Kingsham Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Jessie Younghusband Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Teddy Wilf's @ The Westgate](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teddy-wilfs-the-westgate-ey480916) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Chantry House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chantry-house-nursery-ey363997) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Whizz Kids Holiday Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whizz-kids-holiday-club-2864766) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Teddy Wilf's Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teddy-wilfs-nursery-school-ey409959) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [St Richard's School Nursery Unit](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-richards-school-nursery-unit-113733) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Little Blue Door](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-blue-door-ey498553) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is First Steps Childcare @ Chichester College's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated First Steps Childcare @ Chichester College Good at its inspection on 2 August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can First Steps Childcare @ Chichester College take?

First Steps Childcare @ Chichester College is registered with Ofsted for up to 130 children at any one time.

### Who runs First Steps Childcare @ Chichester College?

First Steps Childcare @ Chichester College is run by First Steps Childcare Group Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to First Steps Childcare @ Chichester College?

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

### How do I contact First Steps Childcare @ Chichester College?

You can call 01243 530427 and visit www.firststepschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113485)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=First+Steps+Childcare&query_place_id=ChIJB_pSrH1SdEgRkgOeL4FM6Nw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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