# One Step Ahead (Essex) Limited

One Step Ahead (Essex) Limited is a sessional pre-school at Wickford Community Association, The Nevendon Centre, Nevendon Road, Wickford, SS12 0QG, in Wickford, Essex. It is registered for 30 children. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 14 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/one-step-ahead-essex-limited-2827725  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Wickford Community Association, The Nevendon Centre, Nevendon Road, Wickford, SS12 0QG
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01268 439420
- Ofsted URN: 2827725

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2025 (Reference 2827725). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2827725)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2827725)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2827725)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Wickford Community Association, The Nevendon Centre, Nevendon Road, Wickford, SS12 0QG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.610033,0.519240

- Station: Wickford, 0.3 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Nevendon Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Essex 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 14 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Crescent Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Wickford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Grange Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Oakfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| The Wickford Church of England School | Primary | 2–7 | Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Castledon School |  | 5–19 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (July 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Children's Support Service |  | 5–16 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Runwell Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Just Imagine Day Nursery - Wickford Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/just-imagine-day-nursery-wickford-ltd-2605434) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Peter Pan Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peter-pan-preschool-ey538401) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Just Imagine...Day Nursery & Out Of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/just-imagine-day-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-ey395109) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Rainbow Pre-school Wickford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-pre-school-wickford-402297) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Salcott Crescent Day Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/salcott-crescent-day-nursery-school-ey472655) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Tots Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-tots-nursery-ey550391) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can One Step Ahead (Essex) Limited take?

One Step Ahead (Essex) Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to One Step Ahead (Essex) Limited?

Wickford is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact One Step Ahead (Essex) Limited?

You can call 01268 439420.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2827725)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=One+step+ahead&query_place_id=ChIJi8kKN4HD2EcRJOa9chUTEYo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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