# First Steps Nursery

First Steps Nursery is a full-day nursery at West End Road, Maxey, PETERBOROUGH, PE6 9HA, in Maxey, Peterborough. It is registered for 73 children. Its Ofsted report card (February 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.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-nursery-ey423564  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: West End Road, Maxey, PETERBOROUGH, PE6 9HA
- Registered places: 73
- Ofsted URN: EY423564

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 10 February 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.

Inspection history:

- 10 February 2026: Ofsted report card, report card
- 29 September 2025: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY423564

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2011 (Reference EY423564). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY423564)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 10 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY423564)
- Registered places: 73 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY423564)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/247267)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: West End Road, Maxey, PETERBOROUGH, PE6 9HA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.661122,-0.337678

- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Peterborough there are about 3.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hildyard Church of England Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Linchfield Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Market Deeping Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Northborough Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Treetops Caterpillar](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treetops-caterpillar-ey380553) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Carousel Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carousel-day-nursery-2815756) |  |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Madcaps](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/madcaps-253774) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Carousel Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carousel-nursery-2569538) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Sunflower Seed Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflower-seed-preschool-2504496) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Helpston Playhouse and Under Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/helpston-playhouse-and-under-fives-256770) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

First Steps Nursery was inspected on 10 February 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 73 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY423564)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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