# First Steps Nursery

First Steps Nursery is a full-day nursery at Newmarket Street, Skipton, BD23 2JP, in Middle Town, North Yorkshire. It is registered for 64 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-nursery-ey259565  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Newmarket Street, Skipton, BD23 2JP
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 64
- Phone: 01756 799339
- Website: http://www.firststepsnurseries.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY259565

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 19 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY259565

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2004 (Reference EY259565). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY259565)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY259565)
- Registered places: 64 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY259565)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1861497)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Newmarket Street, Skipton, BD23 2JP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.961079,-2.011480

- Station: Skipton, 0.6 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Beach, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otley Street Community Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Brougham Street Nursery School | Nursery | 0–5 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (December 2019) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Greatwood Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Brooklands School |  | 4–19 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Brougham Street Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brougham-street-nursery-school-ey396595) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [First Steps Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-day-nursery-ey372710) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.1 miles |
| [Little Acorns Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-nursery-2706000) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Little Acorns Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-nursery-2782041) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Embsay Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/embsay-childrens-centre-400136) | Report card Feb 2026 |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.5 miles |
| [Rocking Horse Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rocking-horse-montessori-nursery-2683803) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

First Steps Nursery opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

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

First Steps Nursery was inspected on 19 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

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

First Steps Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 64 children at any one time.

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

Skipton is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact First Steps Nursery?

You can call 01756 799339 and visit www.firststepsnurseries.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY259565)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=First+Steps+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ01scDZXze0gRmWLUQQ0vtXI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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