# Key Steps Day Nursery

Key Steps Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 25 Ashcroft Road, Cirencester, GL7 1QZ, in Cirencester, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 79 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 9 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/key-steps-day-nursery-2630882  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 25 Ashcroft Road, Cirencester, GL7 1QZ
- Registered places: 79
- Phone: 01285 283131
- Website: https://keystepsdaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2630882

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2630882

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2021 (Reference 2630882). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2630882)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2630882)
- Registered places: 79 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2630882)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1401455)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 25 Ashcroft Road, Cirencester, GL7 1QZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.714292,-1.969765

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Abbey Grounds, 0.2 miles
- Park: St Michael's Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Gloucestershire there are about 2.9 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paternoster School |  | 2–17 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Powell's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Cirencester Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Chesterton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Watermoor Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Siddington Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2022) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Stratton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Cirencester Deer Park School | Secondary | 11–16 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sunflowers at St Peter's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflowers-at-st-peters-ey377431) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Acorns Nursery School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorns-nursery-school-ltd-ey369943) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Tiny Tots Nursery at Rugrats and Half Pints](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-tots-nursery-at-rugrats-and-half-pints-2639352) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Edward Bears Private Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/edward-bears-private-daycare-2782408) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bingham Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bingham-kindergarten-ey475640) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Wild Oaks Early Learning Centre LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wild-oaks-early-learning-centre-ltd-2665651) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Key Steps Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Key Steps Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 7 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Key Steps Day Nursery take?

Key Steps Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 79 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Key Steps Day Nursery?

You can call 01285 283131 and visit keystepsdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2630882)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Key+Steps+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ5x8f1CwVcUgRmJ0kambH0Dg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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