# First Steps Kindergarten

First Steps Kindergarten is a full-day nursery at 42 Arlington Avenue, Leamington Spa, CV32 5UD, in Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. It is registered for 46 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by First Steps Kindergarten Partnership.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-kindergarten-200593  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 42 Arlington Avenue, Leamington Spa, CV32 5UD
- Registered places: 46
- Phone: 01926 332122
- Website: https://www.firststeps-kindergarten.co.uk/
- Run by: [First Steps Kindergarten Partnership](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/first-steps-kindergarten-partnership)
- Ofsted URN: 200593

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 February 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/16/200593

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1997 (Reference 200593). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/200593)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/200593)
- Registered places: 46 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/200593)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 42 Arlington Avenue, Leamington Spa, CV32 5UD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.297860,-1.533068

- Station: Leamington Spa, 0.9 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Christchurch Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Clarendon Square Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Strathearn Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Villiers Street 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 Warwickshire there are about 2.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Lodge School |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| The Kingsley School |  | 2–19 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Milverton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Lillington Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School, Leamington Spa | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Brookhurst Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Telford Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Lodge Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lodge-nursery-2826084) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Blue Strawberry Kids Daycare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-blue-strawberry-kids-daycare-ltd-ey376833) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Stars Christian Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-christian-pre-school-200673) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Old Library Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-library-day-nursery-2496413) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Seedling Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seedling-nursery-ey560943) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Clarendon Cubs Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clarendon-cubs-nursery-2785924) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated First Steps Kindergarten Good at its inspection on 27 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can First Steps Kindergarten take?

First Steps Kindergarten is registered with Ofsted for up to 46 children at any one time.

### Who runs First Steps Kindergarten?

First Steps Kindergarten is run by First Steps Kindergarten Partnership, which runs 2 nurseries.

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

Leamington Spa is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact First Steps Kindergarten?

You can call 01926 332122 and visit www.firststeps-kindergarten.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/200593)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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