# First Steps Nursery

First Steps Nursery is a full-day nursery at Newall Street, Littleborough, OL15 9DL, in Littleborough, Rochdale. It is registered for 34 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 10 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-nursery-316452  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Newall Street, Littleborough, OL15 9DL
- Registered places: 34
- Phone: 01706 378888
- Website: https://www.firststepsnurseryrochdale.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 316452

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 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/16/316452

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 1995 (Reference 316452). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/316452)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/316452)
- Registered places: 34 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/316452)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/133396)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Newall Street, Littleborough, OL15 9DL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.645547,-2.093366

- Station: Littleborough, 0.2 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Rochdale there are about 3.3 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 10 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Littleborough Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2021) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Stansfield Hall Church of England / Methodist Church Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| St James' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Wardle Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Railway House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-railway-house-2636734) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Happy Jacks Children's Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-jacks-childrens-day-nursery-ltd-ey484118) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Ark Nursery Littleborough And Space Out-Of-School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-nursery-littleborough-and-space-out-of-school-club-ey549006) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Tinkerbell Private Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tinkerbell-private-nursery-316466) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Sparks Wardle](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sparks-wardle-2544769) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [The Old Library](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-library-316464) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated First Steps Nursery Good at its inspection on 18 February 2025, 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 34 children at any one time.

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

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

### How do I contact First Steps Nursery?

You can call 01706 378888 and visit www.firststepsnurseryrochdale.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/316452)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=First+Steps+Children%27s+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJcesGjTi_e0gRV70FOEkMUg0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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