# First Steps Day Nursery & Big Steps Out Of School Club

First Steps Day Nursery & Big Steps Out Of School Club is a full-day nursery at Unit 2, Carlton Miniott Business Centre, Carlton Road, Carlton Miniott, Thirsk, YO7 4NF, in Carlton Miniott, North Yorkshire. It is registered for 69 children. Its Ofsted report card (December 2025) grades inclusion Expected 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.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-day-nursery-and-big-steps-out-of-school-club-ey337006  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit 2, Carlton Miniott Business Centre, Carlton Road, Carlton Miniott, Thirsk, YO7 4NF
- Registered places: 69
- Phone: 01845 525509
- Ofsted URN: EY337006

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 3 December 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected 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/EY337006

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2006 (Reference EY337006). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY337006)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 December 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY337006)
- Registered places: 69 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY337006)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1850773)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Unit 2, Carlton Miniott Business Centre, Carlton Road, Carlton Miniott, Thirsk, YO7 4NF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.227781,-1.379306

- Station: Thirsk, 0.3 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Carlton Miniott Play Park, 0.2 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Miniott Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Sowerby Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| All Saints Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Keeble Gateway Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Thirsk Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Thirsk School & Sixth Form College | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Learning Tree Nursery & Kids Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-learning-tree-nursery-and-kids-club-400124) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Lara Nursery Thirsk](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lara-nursery-thirsk-2813098) |  |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Ash Park Childcare Services Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ash-park-childcare-services-ltd-2807931) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Ash Park Childcare pre-school & out of school club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ash-park-childcare-pre-school-and-out-of-school-club-2890028) |  |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Alanbrooke Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alanbrooke-nursery-400066) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Jack and Jills Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-and-jills-nursery-school-ey338395) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is First Steps Day Nursery & Big Steps Out Of School Club's Ofsted rating?

First Steps Day Nursery & Big Steps Out Of School Club was inspected on 3 December 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected 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 Steps Day Nursery & Big Steps Out Of School Club take?

First Steps Day Nursery & Big Steps Out Of School Club is registered with Ofsted for up to 69 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to First Steps Day Nursery & Big Steps Out Of School Club?

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

### How do I contact First Steps Day Nursery & Big Steps Out Of School Club?

You can call 01845 525509.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY337006)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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