# First Steps Cornwall Ltd - Porthleven

First Steps Cornwall Ltd - Porthleven is a full-day nursery at St. Elvans Childrens Centre, Torleven Road, Porthleven, HELSTON, TR13 9BX, in Porthleven, Cornwall. It is registered for 53 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by First Steps Cornwall Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-cornwall-ltd-porthleven-ey477643  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Elvans Childrens Centre, Torleven Road, Porthleven, HELSTON, TR13 9BX
- Registered places: 53
- Phone: 01326 565662
- Website: http://www.firststepscornwall.co.uk/porthleven-nursery/
- Run by: [First Steps Cornwall Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/first-steps-cornwall-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY477643

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477643

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2014 (Reference EY477643). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477643)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 February 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477643)
- Registered places: 53 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477643)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Elvans Childrens Centre, Torleven Road, Porthleven, HELSTON, TR13 9BX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.090631,-5.311949

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Porthleven Amenity Area, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Cornwall there are about 3.4 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 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porthleven School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Breage CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Nansloe Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Daisy Fays Helston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-fays-helston-2848412) |  |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Helston Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/helston-day-nursery-2742808) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Little Merlins Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-merlins-pre-school-102854) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Lizard C.H.I.L.D Trust](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lizard-c-h-i-l-d-trust-ey223035) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Puffins Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puffins-day-nursery-103158) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Helitots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/helitots-day-nursery-ey444366) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is First Steps Cornwall Ltd - Porthleven's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated First Steps Cornwall Ltd - Porthleven Good at its inspection on 8 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can First Steps Cornwall Ltd - Porthleven take?

First Steps Cornwall Ltd - Porthleven is registered with Ofsted for up to 53 children at any one time.

### Who runs First Steps Cornwall Ltd - Porthleven?

First Steps Cornwall Ltd - Porthleven is run by First Steps Cornwall Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact First Steps Cornwall Ltd - Porthleven?

You can call 01326 565662 and visit www.firststepscornwall.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477643)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=First+Steps&query_place_id=ChIJ78p4-U_YakgRuXDvsWi82rQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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