# First Steps Nursery At Froebelian

First Steps Nursery At Froebelian is a full-day nursery at 173, New Road Side, Leeds, LS18 4DR, in Low Fold, Leeds. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-nursery-at-froebelian-ey491372  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 173, New Road Side, Leeds, LS18 4DR
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 0113 258 8933
- Website: http://www.firststepsfroebelian.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY491372

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 24 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491372

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2015 (Reference EY491372). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491372)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491372)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491372)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 February 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/804435)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 173, New Road Side, Leeds, LS18 4DR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.832760,-1.646927

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Horsforth Hall Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Horsforth Peace Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Jigsaw Juniors, 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 Leeds there are about 3.6 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 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsforth Featherbank Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| The Froebelian School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| West End Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Broadgate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Westbrook Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cliffe House Day Nursery & Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cliffe-house-day-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-ey482436) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Emmanuel Baptist Church Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/emmanuel-baptist-church-preschool-ey500385) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Prospect House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/prospect-house-nursery-2813558) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Cherubs Kindergarten Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherubs-kindergarten-childcare-ltd-2870723) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [567 Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/567-club-2591450) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Inspirations Nurseries and Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/inspirations-nurseries-and-forest-school-ey296509) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated First Steps Nursery At Froebelian Outstanding at its inspection on 24 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

First Steps Nursery At Froebelian is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

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

Kirkstall Forge is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact First Steps Nursery At Froebelian?

You can call 0113 258 8933 and visit www.firststepsfroebelian.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491372)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=First+Steps+Nursery+at+Froebelian&query_place_id=ChIJVSAqzKJYeUgRJJvLUCWBVUo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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