# First Steps with Surestart

First Steps with Surestart is a full-day nursery at East March Childrens Centre, 203-215 Victor Street, GRIMSBY, DN32 7QB, in Grant Thorold, North East Lincolnshire. It is registered for 21 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by First Steps Grimsby Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-with-surestart-ey289847  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: East March Childrens Centre, 203-215 Victor Street, GRIMSBY, DN32 7QB
- Registered places: 21
- Run by: [First Steps Grimsby Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/first-steps-grimsby-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY289847

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 October 2021, 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/EY289847

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2004 (Reference EY289847). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY289847)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 October 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY289847)
- Registered places: 21 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY289847)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/675768)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: East March Childrens Centre, 203-215 Victor Street, GRIMSBY, DN32 7QB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.569261,-0.068076

- Station: New Clee, 0.5 miles
- Station: Grimsby Docks, 0.5 miles
- Station: Grimsby Town, 0.9 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Grant Thorold Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 North East Lincolnshire 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weelsby Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Strand Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Edward Heneage Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Welholme Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| William Barcroft Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Improved significantly (June 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Queen Mary Avenue Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Ormiston South Parade Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [First Steps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-nursery-205542) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [St. Christopher's Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-christophers-pre-school-205566) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Grant Thorold Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grant-thorold-forest-school-ey561908) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Mini Explorers Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-explorers-childcare-2840145) | Report card Jun 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Freeston Tots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/freeston-tots-ey484582) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Oaks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-day-nursery-2548188) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is First Steps with Surestart's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated First Steps with Surestart Good at its inspection on 8 October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can First Steps with Surestart take?

First Steps with Surestart is registered with Ofsted for up to 21 children at any one time.

### Who runs First Steps with Surestart?

First Steps with Surestart is run by First Steps Grimsby Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to First Steps with Surestart?

New Clee is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY289847)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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