# First Steps Day Nursery

First Steps Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 75 Oakdale Road, POOLE, BH15 3LD, in Oakdale, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. It is registered for 92 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-day-nursery-ey405332  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 75 Oakdale Road, POOLE, BH15 3LD
- Registered places: 92
- Phone: 01202 675009
- Website: http://www.firststepsnursery.net/
- Ofsted URN: EY405332

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 April 2024, 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/EY405332

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2010 (Reference EY405332). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY405332)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 April 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY405332)
- Registered places: 92 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY405332)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 75 Oakdale Road, POOLE, BH15 3LD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.737230,-1.971215

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St George's playing field, 0.3 miles
- Park: Oakdale Community Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Assault course, 0.4 miles
- Playground: 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 Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole there are about 3.2 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: 4.8 out of 5 (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canford Heath Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding (March 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Canford Heath Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Longspee Academy |  | 5–16 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Stanley Green Infant Academy | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Haymoor Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Ocean Academy Poole | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Oakdale Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cuddles Day Nursery Canford Heath](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cuddles-day-nursery-canford-heath-511373) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Beacon Church Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-beacon-church-preschool-109555) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Muddy Boots Nursery School Parkstone](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-boots-nursery-school-parkstone-ey550249) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Tiny Explorers Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-explorers-pre-school-ey545402) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [The Old School House Cabot Lane](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-school-house-cabot-lane-2762850) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Beans Day Care (Garland) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-beans-day-care-garland-limited-ey492436) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated First Steps Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 9 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

First Steps Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 92 children at any one time.

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

Poole is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01202 675009 and visit www.firststepsnursery.net.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY405332)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=First+Steps+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJUT6H4aSmc0gRvIm0whQ1RQE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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