# First Steps Pre-school

First Steps Pre-school is a sessional pre-school at Bradfield Road, CREWE, CW1 3RB, in Coppenhall, Cheshire East. It is registered for 38 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Mr Edward Bell and Mrs Christine Elizabeth Bell.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-pre-school-ey468608  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Bradfield Road, CREWE, CW1 3RB
- Registered places: 38
- Phone: 07970 184494
- Website: http://www.firststepspreschoolcrewe.co.uk/
- Run by: [Mr Edward Bell and Mrs Christine Elizabeth Bell](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/mr-edward-bell-and-mrs-christine-elizabeth-bell)
- Ofsted URN: EY468608

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 February 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/EY468608

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2014 (Reference EY468608). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468608)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468608)
- Registered places: 38 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468608)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/892544)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bradfield Road, CREWE, CW1 3RB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.113451,-2.450135

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Cheshire East there are about 2.5 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 6 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Community Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Mablins Lane Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Monks Coppenhall Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Leighton Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Underwood West Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Beechwood Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Cornerstone Academy |  | 5–11 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| Lavender Field School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Planet Mablins Lane](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-mablins-lane-2564135) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Bright Stars Children's Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-stars-childrens-day-nursery-ltd-ey340949) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Cherubs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-cherubs-2520070) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Dinos Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dinos-nursery-and-preschool-2804102) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Smart Start Nurseries & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smart-start-nurseries-and-preschool-2731858) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [First Steps Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-day-nursery-2825892) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated First Steps Pre-school Good at its inspection on 11 February 2025, 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 38 children at any one time.

### Who runs First Steps Pre-school?

First Steps Pre-school is run by Mr Edward Bell and Mrs Christine Elizabeth Bell, which runs 2 nurseries.

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

Crewe is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 07970 184494 and visit www.firststepspreschoolcrewe.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468608)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=First+Steps+Pre-school+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJq9JUMwT2ekgRGAiTfthjjHE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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