# One Small Step Day Nursery

One Small Step Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 1-2 Northfield Lane, Horbury, WF4 5DW, in Horbury, Wakefield. It is registered for 37 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/one-small-step-day-nursery-ey554425  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1-2 Northfield Lane, Horbury, WF4 5DW
- Registered places: 37
- Phone: 01924 565141
- Website: http://onesmallstepnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY554425

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 February 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/EY554425

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2017 (Reference EY554425). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY554425)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 February 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY554425)
- Registered places: 37 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY554425)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1687804)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 1-2 Northfield Lane, Horbury, WF4 5DW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.659198,-1.547022

- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Carr Lodge Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Stanley Barstow Garden, 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.

In Wakefield there are about 4.7 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 from 4 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horbury Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Horbury St Peter's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Evolve Academy |  | 4–14 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| St Ignatius Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Some aspects not as strong (November 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| South Ossett Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Horbury Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/horbury-day-nursery-2664056) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Childcare@Broadway](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childcare-broadway-503017) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Childcare @ Sunbeam](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childcare-sunbeam-ey271027) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Rks Brightsparks At Lupset](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rks-brightsparks-at-lupset-2552088) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Little Stars Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-day-nursery-ey539761) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Silkwood Private Day Nursery and Creche](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/silkwood-private-day-nursery-and-creche-ey379798) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is One Small Step Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated One Small Step Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 11 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can One Small Step Day Nursery take?

One Small Step Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 37 children at any one time.

### How do I contact One Small Step Day Nursery?

You can call 01924 565141 and visit onesmallstepnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY554425)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=One+Small+Step+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJqfZeqktheUgRIwSvXZW2BzE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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