# First Steps Nursery

First Steps Nursery is a full-day nursery at Y Garth, Alexandra Road, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 5LS, in Llandrindod Wells, Powys. It is registered for 32 children. It opens 08:00–17:30, Mon–Fri. Its CIW ratings (as listed by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2026) are: well-being Good, care and Development Good, environment Adequate and leadership and Management Adequate. CIW gives no overall rating.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-nursery-sin00004439  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Y Garth, Alexandra Road, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 5LS
- Opening hours: 08:00–17:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01597 825473
- Website: https://www.first-steps-nursery-creche.co.uk
- CIW service number: SIN-00004439

## Care Inspectorate Wales and official records

Its CIW ratings (as listed by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2026) are: well-being Good, care and Development Good, environment Adequate and leadership and Management Adequate. CIW gives no overall rating.

Care Inspectorate Wales gives each area its own grade: Excellent, Good, Adequate or Poor. There is no overall grade, and we never make one up.

Report: https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory

Official records:

- CIW registration: Registered (Reference SIN-00004439). Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)
- Inspections on record: Dates not published in the register (see the inspection reports on the CIW website). Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)
- Childcare Offer for Wales: Registered to deliver the Childcare Offer for Wales. Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)
- Early education: Delivers funded part-time early education. Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)
- Main language: English. Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–17:30

## Getting there

Address: Y Garth, Alexandra Road, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 5LS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.235904,-3.379926

- Station: Llandrindod, 0.4 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Temple Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Memorial Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Children's 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 Powys there are about 2.3 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 nurseries

| Nursery | Inspection | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Jigsaw Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jigsaw-preschool-sin00006305) | CIW ratings |  | 08:00–17:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Ysgol Trefonnen Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ysgol-trefonnen-early-years-sin00005965) | CIW ratings |  | 09:00–15:30 | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Acorns](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-sin00010921ryxg) | CIW ratings |  | 08:15–17:30 | 3.3 miles |
| [Llanelwedd Little Learners](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/llanelwedd-little-learners-sin00011523shfl) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 09:00–15:30 | 5.5 miles |
| [What Tots Want Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/what-tots-want-day-nursery-sin00011202csty) | CIW ratings |  | 08:30–17:30 | 6.0 miles |
| [Country Kids Childcare (Builth Wells) Limited.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/country-kids-childcare-builth-wells-limited-sin00013014qvgf) | CIW ratings |  | 08:00–18:00 | 6.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

First Steps Nursery opens 08:00–17:30, Mon–Fri.

### What are First Steps Nursery's Care Inspectorate Wales ratings?

First Steps Nursery's CIW ratings (as listed by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2026) are: well-being Good, care and Development Good, environment Adequate and leadership and Management Adequate. CIW gives no overall rating.

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

First Steps Nursery is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 32 children at any one time.

### Does First Steps Nursery offer funded childcare?

In Wales, the Childcare Offer gives eligible working parents of 3 and 4-year-olds up to 30 hours a week of funded early education and childcare, and Flying Start funds childcare for 2-year-olds in eligible areas. CIW lists First Steps Nursery: registered to deliver the Childcare Offer for Wales. Ask the nursery which funded places it has.

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

Llandrindod is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact First Steps Nursery?

You can call 01597 825473 and visit www.first-steps-nursery-creche.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Care Inspectorate Wales, as of 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)

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