# Second Steps Day Nursery

Second Steps Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Second Steps Day Nursery, Burnt Mills Road, Basildon, SS13 1DY, in Felmore, Essex. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/second-steps-day-nursery-2521355  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Second Steps Day Nursery, Burnt Mills Road, Basildon, SS13 1DY
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 01268 729729
- Website: http://www.secondsteps.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2521355

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 June 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/16/2521355

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2019 (Reference 2521355). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2521355)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2521355)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2521355)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1130820)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Second Steps Day Nursery, Burnt Mills Road, Basildon, SS13 1DY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.583467,0.520079

- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

© 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 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felmore Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Briscoe Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Eversley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Northlands Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Oakfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Glenwood School |  | 3–19 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Castledon School |  | 5–19 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (July 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Beginnings Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-beginnings-pre-school-ltd-ey422878) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [More Grace Day Nursery and Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/more-grace-day-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-ey374563) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [ABC Treehouse](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-treehouse-2589264) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Serendipity Nursery II](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/serendipity-nursery-ii-ey469370) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Playdays](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-ey486365) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Little Teddies Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-teddies-nursery-2587500) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Second Steps Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Second Steps Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 7 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Second Steps Day Nursery take?

Second Steps Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Second Steps Day Nursery?

Pitsea is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Second Steps Day Nursery?

You can call 01268 729729 and visit www.secondsteps.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2521355)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Second+Steps+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJq1fvavnF2EcRXPujlByR-98)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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