# Next Steps Childcare Centre

Next Steps Childcare Centre is a full-day nursery at The Royal Bath & West Showground, SHEPTON MALLET, BA4 6QL, in Prestleigh, Somerset. It is registered for 46 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 17 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/next-steps-childcare-centre-ey263811  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Royal Bath & West Showground, SHEPTON MALLET, BA4 6QL
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 46
- Phone: 01749 347969
- Website: https://www.nextstepschildcare.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY263811

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 November 2022, 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/EY263811

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2003 (Reference EY263811). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY263811)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY263811)
- Registered places: 46 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY263811)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: The Royal Bath & West Showground, SHEPTON MALLET, BA4 6QL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.155792,-2.523497

- 5 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 17 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mendip School |  | 4–19 | School remains Good (Improving) (October 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Evercreech Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2021) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [First Steps Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-day-nursery-142796) | Good |  | 08:30–17:30 | 2.2 miles |
| [The Bush Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-bush-nursery-142802) | Good |  | 08:30–17:30 | 2.3 miles |
| [Willow Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-nursery-and-pre-school-ey281171) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shepton-mallet-community-infants-school-and-nursery-ey443577) | Good |  | 08:30–16:00 | 2.7 miles |
| [Pilton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pilton-pre-school-142986) | Outstanding |  | 09:00–16:00 | 2.8 miles |
| [Cranmore & Doulting Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cranmore-and-doulting-preschool-142975) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 3.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Next Steps Childcare Centre's opening hours?

Next Steps Childcare Centre opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Next Steps Childcare Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Next Steps Childcare Centre Good at its inspection on 28 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Next Steps Childcare Centre take?

Next Steps Childcare Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 46 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Next Steps Childcare Centre?

You can call 01749 347969 and visit www.nextstepschildcare.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY263811)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Next+Steps+Childcare+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJv0lwRNQkckgRlqzIYIxMlT4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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