# First Steps Nursery

First Steps Nursery is a full-day nursery at Ice House, Victor Street, Grimsby, DN32 7QN, in Grant Thorold, North East Lincolnshire. It is registered for 52 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026). It is run by First Steps Grimsby Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-nursery-205542  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Ice House, Victor Street, Grimsby, DN32 7QN
- Registered places: 52
- Phone: 01472 352524
- Website: http://www.firststepsnursery-grimsby.co.uk/
- Run by: [First Steps Grimsby Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/first-steps-grimsby-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 205542

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 December 2024, 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/16/205542

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1998 (Reference 205542). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/205542)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 December 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/205542)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/205542)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/848122)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ice House, Victor Street, Grimsby, DN32 7QN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.572288,-0.066866

- Station: New Clee, 0.3 miles
- Station: Grimsby Docks, 0.4 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Grant Thorold Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In North East Lincolnshire there are about 4.5 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 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strand Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Weelsby Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Edward Heneage Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Queen Mary Avenue Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| William Barcroft Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Improved significantly (June 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Welholme Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Elliston Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [First Steps with Surestart](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-with-surestart-ey289847) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Freeston Tots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/freeston-tots-ey484582) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Grant Thorold Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grant-thorold-forest-school-ey561908) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [St. Christopher's Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-christophers-pre-school-205566) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Mini Explorers Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-explorers-childcare-2840145) | Report card Jun 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Oaks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-day-nursery-2548188) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated First Steps Nursery Good at its inspection on 5 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

First Steps Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### Who runs First Steps Nursery?

First Steps Nursery is run by First Steps Grimsby Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

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

New Clee is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact First Steps Nursery?

You can call 01472 352524 and visit www.firststepsnursery-grimsby.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/205542)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=First+Steps+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJa5_pBc-ceEgRhdkodF4h6gI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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