# Newtown Community Learning Center t/a First Steps Day Nursery

Newtown Community Learning Center t/a First Steps Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Newtown Community Primary School, Newtown Road, Carlisle, CA2 7LW, in Newtown, Cumberland. It is registered for 68 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 2.3 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newtown-community-learning-center-t-a-first-steps-day-nursery-ey288187  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Newtown Community Primary School, Newtown Road, Carlisle, CA2 7LW
- Registered places: 68
- Phone: 01228 522249
- Website: http://firststepsdaynurserycarlisle.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY288187

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 June 2025, 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/EY288187

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2004 (Reference EY288187). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY288187)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY288187)
- Registered places: 68 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY288187)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Newtown Community Primary School, Newtown Road, Carlisle, CA2 7LW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.894081,-2.963147

- Park: Heysham Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Spider Park, 0.5 miles
- Park: Chance's Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 2.3 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Caldew Lea School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Belle Vue Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Newlaithes Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Newlaithes Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Yewdale School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Austin Friars |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Newtown Road Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newtown-road-day-nursery-ey406930) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Munchkins Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/munchkins-nursery-317389) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Mother Goose Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mother-goose-day-nursery-2595840) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [First Friends Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-friends-nursery-and-pre-school-ey406959) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Manor Preschool Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-manor-preschool-nursery-ey498344) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Yewkids Nursery at Yewdale Community Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yewkids-nursery-at-yewdale-community-centre-317628) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Newtown Community Learning Center t/a First Steps Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Newtown Community Learning Center t/a First Steps Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 24 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Newtown Community Learning Center t/a First Steps Day Nursery take?

Newtown Community Learning Center t/a First Steps Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 68 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Newtown Community Learning Center t/a First Steps Day Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Newtown Community Learning Center t/a First Steps Day Nursery?

You can call 01228 522249 and visit firststepsdaynurserycarlisle.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY288187)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=First+Steps+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJFSuwLpcZfUgRnWmLRELGdis)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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