# First Steps - Worthing

First Steps - Worthing is a full-day nursery at Worthing College, 1 Sanditon Way, Worthing, BN14 9FD, in Broadwater, West Sussex. It is registered for 56 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 (November 2026). It is run by First Steps Childcare Group Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-worthing-2685404  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Worthing College, 1 Sanditon Way, Worthing, BN14 9FD
- Registered places: 56
- Phone: 01243 530427
- Website: http://www.firststepschildcare.co.uk/
- Run by: [First Steps Childcare Group Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/first-steps-childcare-group-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2685404

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 March 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/16/2685404

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2022 (Reference 2685404). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2685404)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2685404)
- Registered places: 56 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2685404)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 23 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1903771)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Worthing College, 1 Sanditon Way, Worthing, BN14 9FD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.836144,-0.380798

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Broadwater Green, 0.3 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 West Sussex there are about 2.7 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 (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadwater CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Thomas A Becket Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (March 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Bramber Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Thomas A Becket Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Whytemead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Downsbrook Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Durrington Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Little Minds](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-little-minds-2751556) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Worthing](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-worthing-ey486801) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Caterpillar Corner Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/caterpillar-corner-preschool-2884411) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Lindens Pre-School Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lindens-pre-school-group-113578) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Busy Bees Preschool Tarring](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-preschool-tarring-ey494177) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Laugh And Learn Tarring](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/laugh-and-learn-tarring-ey553408) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is First Steps - Worthing's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated First Steps - Worthing Good at its inspection on 27 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can First Steps - Worthing take?

First Steps - Worthing is registered with Ofsted for up to 56 children at any one time.

### Who runs First Steps - Worthing?

First Steps - Worthing is run by First Steps Childcare Group Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to First Steps - Worthing?

Worthing is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact First Steps - Worthing?

You can call 01243 530427 and visit www.firststepschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2685404)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=First+Steps+Childcare+Group+-+Worthing&query_place_id=ChIJV_gmJjOjdUgRdTx61N7bJRQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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