# Oban's 1st Steps Day Nursery Ltd.

Oban's 1st Steps Day Nursery Ltd. is a nursery at 61 Croft Road, Oban, PA34 5JL, in Oban, Argyll & Bute. It is registered for 61 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to September 2026) are: care, play and learning Adequate (3), setting Good (4), leadership Weak (2) and children are supported to achieve Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/obans-1st-steps-day-nursery-ltd-cs2003003167  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: 61 Croft Road, Oban, PA34 5JL
- Registered places: 61
- Phone: 01631 567 491
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003003167

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to September 2026) are: care, play and learning Adequate (3), setting Good (4), leadership Weak (2) and children are supported to achieve Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

The Care Inspectorate gives each area its own grade: 6 Excellent, 5 Very good, 4 Good, 3 Adequate, 2 Weak, 1 Unsatisfactory. There is no overall grade, and we never make one up. A key question keeps its grade until an inspection grades it again, so the grades can come from different inspections.

Inspection history:

- 4 September 2026: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 28 July 2026: Care Inspectorate inspection
- 24 July 2025: Care Inspectorate inspection

Report: https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003003167). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 28 July 2026). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 61 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Who runs it: Private provider. Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 61 Croft Road, Oban, PA34 5JL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=56.420947,-5.469817

- Station: Oban, 0.6 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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.

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

## Ratings


## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Inspection | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Park Primary Family Learning Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/park-primary-family-learning-centre-cs2013315648) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2017 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Stramash Outdoor Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stramash-outdoor-nursery-cs2011301594) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Soroba Young Family Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/soroba-young-family-centre-cs2003003138) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Rockfield Primary Pre Five Unit.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rockfield-primary-pre-five-unit-cs2007157135) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Willowview Early Learning and Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willowview-early-learning-and-childcare-cs2021000207) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Dunbeg Primary Pre Five Unit](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dunbeg-primary-pre-five-unit-cs2003014641) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Oban's 1st Steps Day Nursery Ltd.'s Care Inspectorate grades?

Oban's 1st Steps Day Nursery Ltd.'s latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to September 2026) are: care, play and learning Adequate (3), setting Good (4), leadership Weak (2) and children are supported to achieve Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Oban's 1st Steps Day Nursery Ltd. take?

Oban's 1st Steps Day Nursery Ltd. is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 61 children at any one time.

### Does Oban's 1st Steps Day Nursery Ltd. offer funded childcare?

In Scotland, all 3 and 4-year-olds, and eligible 2-year-olds, can get 1,140 hours a year of funded early learning and childcare at a funded provider. Ask the nursery which funded places it has.

### What is the nearest station to Oban's 1st Steps Day Nursery Ltd.?

Oban is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Oban's 1st Steps Day Nursery Ltd.?

You can call 01631 567 491.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Care Inspectorate, as of 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)

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