# First Steps Nursery

First Steps Nursery is a full-day nursery at First Steps Nursery, 41 Brown Street, SALISBURY, SP1 2AS, in Salisbury, Wiltshire. It is registered for 76 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 19 reviews (October 2026). It is run by BBN Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-nursery-ey407080  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: First Steps Nursery, 41 Brown Street, SALISBURY, SP1 2AS
- Registered places: 76
- Phone: 01722 410456
- Website: http://www.salisburyfirststeps.co.uk/
- Run by: [BBN Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bbn-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY407080

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 June 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/EY407080

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2010 (Reference EY407080). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY407080)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY407080)
- Registered places: 76 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY407080)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/263151)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: First Steps Nursery, 41 Brown Street, SALISBURY, SP1 2AS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.068080,-1.792487

- Station: Salisbury, 0.6 miles
- 29 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Greencroft, 0.2 miles
- Park: The Close, 0.2 miles
- Park: Bourne Hill Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Queen Elizabeth Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Churchill Gardens, 0.3 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 Wiltshire there are about 2.6 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 19 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chafyn-Godolphin |  | 0–19 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Salisbury Cathedral School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Martin's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Inadequate (January 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Leehurst Swan School |  | 4–16 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Harnham Infants' School | Primary | 4–7 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Salisbury, Manor Fields Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [York House Day Nursery And Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/york-house-day-nursery-and-nursery-school-ey551934) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [St. Osmund's Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-osmunds-preschool-ey357437) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [South Hills City Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/south-hills-city-nursery-ey473420) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Giant Steps At River Bourne Farm](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/giant-steps-at-river-bourne-farm-ey536332) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kindred Salisbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-salisbury-ey559058) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Melrose Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/melrose-nursery-2838769) | 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 3 June 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 76 children at any one time.

### Who runs First Steps Nursery?

First Steps Nursery is run by BBN Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

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

Salisbury 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 01722 410456 and visit www.salisburyfirststeps.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY407080)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=First+Steps&query_place_id=ChIJfXJNwfbrc0gREdhzKyeUy7c)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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