# First Steps Preschool

First Steps Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Scout and Guide Centre, Longwick Road, Princes Risborough, HP27 9HN, in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-preschool-116702  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Scout and Guide Centre, Longwick Road, Princes Risborough, HP27 9HN
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07762 326772
- Website: http://firststepsrisborough.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 116702

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 31 March 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/116702

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1992 (Reference 116702). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/116702)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/116702)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/116702)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Scout and Guide Centre, Longwick Road, Princes Risborough, HP27 9HN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.728220,-0.834603

- Station: Monks Risborough, 0.6 miles
- Station: Princes Risborough, 0.8 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: King George V Recreational Ground, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Wades Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: St. Dunstan’s Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: 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 Buckinghamshire there are about 2.6 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princes Risborough Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Monks Risborough CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Longwick Church of England Combined School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Great Kimble Church of England School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (November 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Princes Risborough School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ashbourne Baby Nursery at Princes Risborough](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-baby-nursery-at-princes-risborough-ey555796) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Princes Risborough](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-princes-risborough-ey555794) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Princes Risborough Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/princes-risborough-nursery-2627417) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Longwick Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/longwick-preschool-140864) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Bledlow Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bledlow-pre-school-140865) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Hill View Farm Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hill-view-farm-nursery-ltd-2831483) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 2.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated First Steps Preschool Good at its inspection on 31 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

First Steps Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

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

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

### How do I contact First Steps Preschool?

You can call 07762 326772 and visit firststepsrisborough.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/116702)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=First+Steps+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJkd14Z2b0dkgRNf88wtq0sF4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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