# First Steps Montessori Day Nursery

First Steps Montessori Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 254 Upland Road, LONDON, SE22 0DN, in East Dulwich, Southwark. It is registered for 35 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 16 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-montessori-day-nursery-2813597  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 254 Upland Road, LONDON, SE22 0DN
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 35
- Phone: 020 8299 6897
- Website: https://www.firststepsmontessoridaynursery.co.uk/contact-details/
- Ofsted URN: 2813597

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2024 (Reference 2813597). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2813597)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2813597)
- Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2813597)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/363105)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Southwark that publish fees charge £72.50–£110 a day for under-2s (11 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 254 Upland Road, LONDON, SE22 0DN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.449931,-0.068899

- Station: Forest Hill, 0.9 miles, step-free access
- Station: North Dulwich, 0.9 miles
- Station: Honor Oak Park, 1.0 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Dawson's Hill Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Dulwich Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Piermont Green, 0.4 miles
- Park: Peckham Rye Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Brenchley Gardens, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Southwark there are about 3.1 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 16 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodrich Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2021) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Heber Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (March 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Horniman Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Fairlawn Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Alleyn's School |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding (October 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Purple Jay East Dulwich](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/purple-jay-east-dulwich-2623948) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Little Fingers Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-fingers-montessori-nursery-2717296) | Good |  | 08:00–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Blossoms Montessori Children's House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossoms-montessori-childrens-house-ey368646) | Outstanding |  | 09:00–16:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Excel Child Care Services Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/excel-child-care-services-ltd-ey229507) | Good | £75 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Gumboots Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gumboots-community-nursery-ey537143) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Piplings Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/piplings-nursery-ey544975) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are First Steps Montessori Day Nursery's opening hours?

First Steps Montessori Day Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

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

First Steps Montessori Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.

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

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

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

You can call 020 8299 6897 and visit www.firststepsmontessoridaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2813597)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=First+Steps+Montessori+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJlcSUNsADdkgRmoK6MBR67to)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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