# First Steps Private Day Nursery Limited

First Steps Private Day Nursery Limited is a full-day nursery at First Steps Nursery, Kirkham Road, Kirkham Road, Leigh, WN7 3UQ, in Pennington, Wigan. It is registered for 73 children. It has a Google rating of 3.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-private-day-nursery-limited-2852195  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: First Steps Nursery, Kirkham Road, Kirkham Road, Leigh, WN7 3UQ
- Registered places: 73
- Phone: 01942 679509
- Website: https://www.firststepsnurserypennington.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2852195

## Ofsted and official records

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

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2025 (Reference 2852195). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2852195)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2852195)
- Registered places: 73 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2852195)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 1 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/54084)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: First Steps Nursery, Kirkham Road, Kirkham Road, Leigh, WN7 3UQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.486332,-2.529065

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Pennington Hall Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Pennington Flash County Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Pennington Flash Country Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 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.

In Wigan there are about 2.8 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: 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Gilded Hollins Community School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| The Holden School |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| Leigh Central Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Leigh CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (July 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Beeches Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-beeches-pre-school-ey501739) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Fairfield Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fairfield-nursery-501156) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Twist Lane Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twist-lane-nursery-323008) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Leigh South Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leigh-south-community-nursery-ey491065) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Giggles Private Day Nursery & Preschool - Leigh](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-giggles-private-day-nursery-and-preschool-leigh-2732417) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [ABC Castle Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-castle-nursery-ey476302) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can First Steps Private Day Nursery Limited take?

First Steps Private Day Nursery Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 73 children at any one time.

### How do I contact First Steps Private Day Nursery Limited?

You can call 01942 679509 and visit www.firststepsnurserypennington.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2852195)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=First+Steps+Day+Nursery+Pennington&query_place_id=ChIJAXTUgoIHe0gR7mF-bZGpQT8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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