# First Steps Nursery

First Steps Nursery is a full-day nursery at Meadowbrook, Ruskington, Sleaford, NG34 9FJ, in Ruskington, Lincolnshire. It is registered for 70 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Lincolnshire Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-nursery-ey217413  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Meadowbrook, Ruskington, Sleaford, NG34 9FJ
- Registered places: 70
- Run by: [Lincolnshire Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/lincolnshire-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY217413

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 October 2023, 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/EY217413

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference EY217413). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY217413)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY217413)
- Registered places: 70 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY217413)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Meadowbrook, Ruskington, Sleaford, NG34 9FJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.047613,-0.398489

- Station: Ruskington, 0.9 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Elmtree Road Play Park, 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 Lincolnshire there are about 2.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchelsea Primary School Ruskington | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ruskington Rascals Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ruskington-rascals-preschool-ey309842) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Busy Bees Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-preschool-2618502) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Digby Village Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/digby-village-pre-school-ey339775) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Clarence House Sleaford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clarence-house-sleaford-2857322) |  |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Little Gems Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-day-nursery-ey551370) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [SDN (Sleaford) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sdn-sleaford-limited-2699117) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated First Steps Nursery Good at its inspection on 10 October 2023, 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 70 children at any one time.

### Who runs First Steps Nursery?

First Steps Nursery is run by Lincolnshire Childcare Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

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

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY217413)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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