# First Steps To Learning Pre-School & Day Nursery First Steps To Learning Pre-School & Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Cadet Centre, Tyrells Close, Upmimster, RM14 2QA, in Upminster, Havering. It is registered for 36 children and takes children aged 6 months to 5 years. It opens 07:15–18:00, Mon–Fri, 50 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 20 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-to-learning-pre-school-and-day-nursery-2504008 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Cadet Centre, Tyrells Close, Upmimster, RM14 2QA - Ages: 6 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 07:15–18:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 50 a year - Registered places: 36 - Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Tax-Free Childcare: yes - Meals included: yes - Phone: 01708 226061 - Website: http://www.firststepstolearning.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 2504008 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 January 2023, 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/16/2504008 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2019 (Reference 2504008). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2504008) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2504008) - Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2504008) ## Fees - Registration fee: £35 Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours. Fees: not published yet. Nurseries in Havering that publish fees charge £78.50–£84 a day for 2-year-olds (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 07:15–18:00 - Ages: 6 months to 5 years - Weeks open: 50 a year ## Getting there Address: Cadet Centre, Tyrells Close, Upmimster, RM14 2QA Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.557109,0.241771 - Station: Upminster Bridge, 0.2 miles - Station: Upminster, 0.4 miles - Station: Hornchurch, 1.0 miles - 4 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Upminster Windmill Field, under 0.1 miles - Park: Upminster Park, 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. ## Places and next steps Spaces: not published yet. In Havering 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 20 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Ofsted's 2023 inspection rated the nursery Good for overall effectiveness and Good for quality of education. Its website says the nursery uses forest school and in-the-moment planning, and names sports coaching as an activity. - Forest school (source: nursery website, https://firststepstolearning.co.uk/jetsetters) - In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://firststepstolearning.co.uk/) ### Food Meals are included in the fees. Its website says the nursery has an allergy-aware kitchen and provides healthy snacks. - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://firststepstolearning.co.uk/parent-info) - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://firststepstolearning.co.uk/fees-funding) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://firststepstolearning.co.uk/fees-funding) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden and offers local outings and trips. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://firststepstolearning.co.uk/jetsetters) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://firststepstolearning.co.uk/about-us) ### Settling in Its website says that once a child's place is confirmed, the nursery contacts parents and arranges settling-in sessions before the child starts. The nursery operates a key person system. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://firststepstolearning.co.uk/explorers) - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://firststepstolearning.co.uk/explorers) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://firststepstolearning.co.uk/fees-funding) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://firststepstolearning.co.uk/fees-funding) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://firststepstolearning.co.uk/fees-funding) ### Safety Ofsted's 2023 inspection judged safeguarding to be effective. ### Extras and activities - Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://firststepstolearning.co.uk/jetsetters) ### Getting a place The nursery has a waiting list, and its website says families can join it via the Contact Us page or by calling to book a visit. Registration requires completing the documents, returning them in the pack provided, and paying the £35 registration fee via Pingit. The nursery accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare, with a notice to leave of 4 weeks. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) | | 0.3 miles | | Upminster Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (November 2023) | | 0.4 miles | | Upminster Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (April 2026) | | 0.4 miles | | Branfil Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | | 0.5 miles | | Hacton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Langtons Infant School & Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles | | Langtons Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | | 1.0 miles | | Corbets Tey School | | 4–19 | School remains Good (March 2024) | | 1.1 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Sacred Heart Holiday Clubs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sacred-heart-holiday-clubs-2748890) | | | | under 0.1 miles | | [St Joseph's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-josephs-pre-school-ey487313) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [St Laurence Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-laurence-pre-school-ey563059) | Good | £75 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [The Railway Children Upminster 2](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-railway-children-upminster-2-2798982) | | | | 0.3 miles | | [Upminster Little Learners Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/upminster-little-learners-day-nursery-ey450891) | Outstanding | £84 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles | | [The Railway Children Upminster](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-railway-children-upminster-2649496) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does First Steps To Learning Pre-School & Day Nursery offer 30 funded hours? Yes. First Steps To Learning Pre-School & Day Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does First Steps To Learning Pre-School & Day Nursery take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. First Steps To Learning Pre-School & Day Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### What are First Steps To Learning Pre-School & Day Nursery's opening hours? First Steps To Learning Pre-School & Day Nursery opens 07:15–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### Is First Steps To Learning Pre-School & Day Nursery open all year? Yes, First Steps To Learning Pre-School & Day Nursery is open 50 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks. ### What ages does First Steps To Learning Pre-School & Day Nursery take? First Steps To Learning Pre-School & Day Nursery takes children aged 6 months to 5 years. ### What is First Steps To Learning Pre-School & Day Nursery's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated First Steps To Learning Pre-School & Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 16 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can First Steps To Learning Pre-School & Day Nursery take? First Steps To Learning Pre-School & Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at First Steps To Learning Pre-School & Day Nursery? Yes. Meals are included in the fees at First Steps To Learning Pre-School & Day Nursery. ### Does First Steps To Learning Pre-School & Day Nursery accept Tax-Free Childcare? Yes. First Steps To Learning Pre-School & Day Nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments. ### Is there a registration fee or deposit at First Steps To Learning Pre-School & Day Nursery? Yes. First Steps To Learning Pre-School & Day Nursery lists a registration fee of £35. ### What approach does First Steps To Learning Pre-School & Day Nursery follow? First Steps To Learning Pre-School & Day Nursery's website describes its approach as: Forest school and In-the-moment planning. ### Does First Steps To Learning Pre-School & Day Nursery have outdoor space? First Steps To Learning Pre-School & Day Nursery lists: Own garden and Local outings and trips. ### What is the nearest station to First Steps To Learning Pre-School & Day Nursery? Upminster Bridge is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact First Steps To Learning Pre-School & Day Nursery? You can call 01708 226061 and visit www.firststepstolearning.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2504008) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.firststepstolearning.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.firststepstolearning.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=First+Steps+to+Learning+Pre-school+%26+Day+Nursery+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJHwIVrKy72EcR286tQbWjofw) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.