# First Steps Nursery (Springholm)

First Steps Nursery (Springholm) is a nursery at Springholm Primary School, Reoch Park, Springholm, Castle Douglas, DG7 3LJ, in Springholm, Dumfries & Galloway. It is registered for 37 children. It is run by Chloe Cullen trading as First Steps Nursery.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-nursery-springholm-cs2025000352  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Springholm Primary School, Reoch Park, Springholm, Castle Douglas, DG7 3LJ
- Registered places: 37
- Run by: [Chloe Cullen trading as First Steps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/chloe-cullen-trading-as-first-steps-nursery)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2025000352

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since July 2025 (Reference CS2025000352). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 37 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Food hygiene inspection (FHIS): Pass (inspected 22 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/2012623)
- Who runs it: Private provider. Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Springholm Primary School, Reoch Park, Springholm, Castle Douglas, DG7 3LJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.009009,-3.870016

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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


## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Inspection | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Springholm Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/springholm-nursery-cs2003010857) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2024 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Haugh of Urr Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/haugh-of-urr-nursery-cs2022000065) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Scruffs Registered Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scruffs-registered-childcare-cs2009234649) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 5.0 miles |
| [Castle Douglas Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-douglas-nursery-cs2003015467) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 5.1 miles |
| [Dalbeattie Primary Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dalbeattie-primary-nursery-cs2003015479) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2018 |  |  | 5.6 miles |
| [Dalbeattie Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dalbeattie-playgroup-cs2003010852) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 5.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can First Steps Nursery (Springholm) take?

First Steps Nursery (Springholm) is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 37 children at any one time.

### Does First Steps Nursery (Springholm) offer funded childcare?

In Scotland, all 3 and 4-year-olds, and eligible 2-year-olds, can get 1,140 hours a year of funded early learning and childcare at a funded provider. Ask the nursery which funded places it has.

### Who runs First Steps Nursery (Springholm)?

First Steps Nursery (Springholm) is run by Chloe Cullen trading as First Steps Nursery, which runs 2 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Care Inspectorate, as of 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)

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