# First Steps Day Nursery

First Steps Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 148 Hendford Hill, Yeovil, BA20 2RG, in Yeovil, Somerset. It is registered for 47 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-day-nursery-2753315  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 148 Hendford Hill, Yeovil, BA20 2RG
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 47
- Phone: 01935 474314
- Website: http://firststeps-yeovil.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2753315

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 30 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

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

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2753315

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2023 (Reference 2753315). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2753315)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2753315)
- Registered places: 47 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2753315)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/118600)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 148 Hendford Hill, Yeovil, BA20 2RG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.933156,-2.642695

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ninesprings, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Barwick Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Pen Hill, 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.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Oaklands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Huish Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (January 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Gildas Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (September 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Reckleford Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 2–7 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |
| St. Michael's Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy | Primary | 3–7 | Requires improvement (November 2022) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Happy Days Nursery and Pre-School Yeovil](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-nursery-and-pre-school-yeovil-ey487222) | Requires improvement |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Topsie Yeovil](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/topsie-yeovil-2659284) | Good |  | 08:00–15:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Sunflowers Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflowers-preschool-2718325) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Oaklands day nursery ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oaklands-day-nursery-ltd-2771042) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Toybox Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toybox-nursery-142865) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Forget Me Not Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/forget-me-not-pre-school-2699680) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are First Steps Day Nursery's opening hours?

First Steps Day Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

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

First Steps Day Nursery was inspected on 30 January 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 Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can First Steps Day Nursery take?

First Steps Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 47 children at any one time.

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

Yeovil Junction is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact First Steps Day Nursery?

You can call 01935 474314 and visit firststeps-yeovil.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2753315)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=First+Steps+Childrens+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJnUtRTNZBckgRSR7gkoaFxUc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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