# First Steps Pre-School

First Steps Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at 21 Biscot Road, LUTON, LU3 1AH, in Bury Park, Luton. It is registered for 69 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 10 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-pre-school-ey440284  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 21 Biscot Road, LUTON, LU3 1AH
- Registered places: 69
- Phone: 01582 733030
- Website: http://www.firststepslearning.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY440284

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 July 2022, 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.

Inspection history:

- 12 July 2022: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 16 September 2021: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440284

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2011 (Reference EY440284). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440284)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 12 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440284)
- Registered places: 69 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440284)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/666368)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 21 Biscot Road, LUTON, LU3 1AH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.886920,-0.425725

- Station: Luton, 0.6 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Moor, 0.2 miles
- Park: Wardown Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: 1919 Drinking Fountain roundabout., 0.3 miles
- Park: Pope's Meadow, 0.3 miles
- Park: People's Park, 0.3 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.

In Luton there are about 4.5 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Mehria Primary School |  | 5–11 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Dallow Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| River Bank Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (January 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Denbigh Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Matthew's Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Richmond Hill School |  | 5–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Rothesay Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Clarence House Luton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clarence-house-luton-2736520) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Training Depot Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/training-depot-day-nursery-ey340049) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Stars Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-pre-school-2832674) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Jigsaw Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jigsaw-pre-school-105270) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Clever Munchkins Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clever-munchkins-nursery-2578494) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Rise and Shine Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rise-and-shine-day-nursery-ey480846) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is First Steps Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated First Steps Pre-School Good at its inspection on 12 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can First Steps Pre-School take?

First Steps Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 69 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to First Steps Pre-School?

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

### How do I contact First Steps Pre-School?

You can call 01582 733030 and visit www.firststepslearning.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440284)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=First+Steps+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJ-SiiwlZIdkgRXZWCwF4FZZo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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