# First Steps Fountain Of Life Pre-School

First Steps Fountain Of Life Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at The Well Christian Centre, Swaffham Road, Ashill, Thetford, IP25 7BT, in Ashill, Norfolk. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-fountain-of-life-pre-school-ey544373  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Well Christian Centre, Swaffham Road, Ashill, Thetford, IP25 7BT
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01760 447444
- Website: http://www.firststepsashill.co.uk/contact/
- Ofsted URN: EY544373

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 May 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/EY544373

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2017 (Reference EY544373). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544373)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544373)
- 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/EY544373)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Well Christian Centre, Swaffham Road, Ashill, Thetford, IP25 7BT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.601727,0.768683

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Norfolk there are about 3.9 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Happyfeet Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happyfeet-day-nursery-ey458963) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Treetots Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treetots-playgroup-ey379746) | Good |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [Swaffham Preschool Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/swaffham-preschool-playgroup-ey449937) | Good |  |  | 4.2 miles |
| [The Ark Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-day-nursery-and-preschool-2625274) | Good |  |  | 4.3 miles |
| [Teenie Iceni's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teenie-icenis-day-nursery-ey463685) | Good |  |  | 4.5 miles |
| [Sporle Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sporle-pre-school-2798297) |  |  |  | 5.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is First Steps Fountain Of Life Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated First Steps Fountain Of Life Pre-School Good at its inspection on 7 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can First Steps Fountain Of Life Pre-School take?

First Steps Fountain Of Life Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### How do I contact First Steps Fountain Of Life Pre-School?

You can call 01760 447444 and visit www.firststepsashill.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544373)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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