# First Steps First Marlow

First Steps First Marlow is a full-day nursery at Hall 2 Marlow Air Scouts, Mill Road, MARLOW, SL7 1PX, in Marlow, Buckinghamshire. It is registered for 26 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Strong 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. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 7 reviews (October 2026). It is run by First Steps First Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-first-marlow-2754781  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hall 2 Marlow Air Scouts, Mill Road, MARLOW, SL7 1PX
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01628 483111
- Website: http://www.firststepsfirst.co.uk/
- Run by: [First Steps First Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/first-steps-first-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2754781

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 25 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong 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/16/2754781

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2023 (Reference 2754781). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2754781)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2754781)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2754781)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hall 2 Marlow Air Scouts, Mill Road, MARLOW, SL7 1PX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.569815,-0.770542

- Station: Marlow, 0.2 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: May Balfour Garden, 0.1 miles
- Park: Higginson Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Rookery Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Riley Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Buckinghamshire there are about 2.6 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 7 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foxes Piece School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Holy Trinity Church of England (Aided) School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Bisham Church of England Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Marlow Church of England Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (December 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Spinfield School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (May 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Herries Preparatory School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Cookham Dean CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Victoria House Day Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/victoria-house-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2696262) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Jellitots Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jellitots-preschool-2824222) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Childcare4u](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childcare4u-ey544906) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Marlow Riley Park Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-marlow-riley-park-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey409400) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Old Station Nursery, Marlow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-station-nursery-marlow-ey550694) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Marlow Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marlow-day-nursery-ltd-116696) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

First Steps First Marlow was inspected on 25 March 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 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 First Marlow take?

First Steps First Marlow is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### Who runs First Steps First Marlow?

First Steps First Marlow is run by First Steps First Ltd, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to First Steps First Marlow?

Marlow is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact First Steps First Marlow?

You can call 01628 483111 and visit www.firststepsfirst.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2754781)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=First+Steps+First&query_place_id=ChIJr9o0qcSJdkgRf5wKDwzo1S4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.