# First Steps

First Steps is a full-day nursery at 5 Cheshunt Park Farm, Cheshunt Park, Cheshunt, WALTHAM CROSS, EN7 6PZ, in Flamstead End, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 22 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 1.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-ey255445  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 5 Cheshunt Park Farm, Cheshunt Park, Cheshunt, WALTHAM CROSS, EN7 6PZ
- Registered places: 22
- Phone: 01992 635416
- Ofsted URN: EY255445

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 March 2025, 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/EY255445

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2003 (Reference EY255445). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY255445)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY255445)
- Registered places: 22 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY255445)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 5 Cheshunt Park Farm, Cheshunt Park, Cheshunt, WALTHAM CROSS, EN7 6PZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.721802,-0.058176

- Park: Cheshunt Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Hertfordshire there are about 2.9 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: 1.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flamstead End School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Fairfields Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Oakview Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (July 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Dewhurst St Mary CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Bonneygrove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Churchfield Church of England Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Some aspects not as strong (December 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Longlands Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-ey553967) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Rafles Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rafles-nursery-and-pre-school-ey346535) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Bright Sparks Pre-School And Out Of School Club Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-sparks-pre-school-and-out-of-school-club-limited-2503594) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Sparrows Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sparrows-day-nursery-ey481468) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Broxbourne Buttercups](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/broxbourne-buttercups-ey563380) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Tiny Tots Day Care Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-tots-day-care-nursery-ey458613) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated First Steps Good at its inspection on 20 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can First Steps take?

First Steps is registered with Ofsted for up to 22 children at any one time.

### How do I contact First Steps?

You can call 01992 635416.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY255445)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=First+Steps+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJLU0QB6khdkgRG0HjdC0i8Qw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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