# Second Steps Day Nursery (Althorne) Ltd

Second Steps Day Nursery (Althorne) Ltd is a full-day nursery at Suite 1 Winterdale Manor, Winterdale Manor Enterprise Centre, Southminster Road, Althorne, Chelmsford, CM3 6YH, in Althorne, Essex. It is registered for 78 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 8 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/second-steps-day-nursery-althorne-ltd-2689574  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Suite 1 Winterdale Manor, Winterdale Manor Enterprise Centre, Southminster Road, Althorne, Chelmsford, CM3 6YH
- Registered places: 78
- Phone: 01621 502258
- Website: http://www.secondsteps.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2689574

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 November 2024, 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/16/2689574

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2022 (Reference 2689574). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2689574)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2689574)
- Registered places: 78 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2689574)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Suite 1 Winterdale Manor, Winterdale Manor Enterprise Centre, Southminster Road, Althorne, Chelmsford, CM3 6YH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.663663,0.759602

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 8 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maylandsea Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Christchurch Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Nipperz](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-nipperz-ey412973) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Latchingdon Sessional Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/latchingdon-sessional-pre-school-ltd-ey470664) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Piglets and Friends Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/piglets-and-friends-preschool-ltd-2857445) |  |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Southminster Preschool Learning Alliance](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southminster-preschool-learning-alliance-2701920) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Canewdon Pre School and Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/canewdon-pre-school-and-daycare-ey455149) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [First Day Nursery Hillside](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-day-nursery-hillside-2884694) |  |  |  | 3.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Second Steps Day Nursery (Althorne) Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Second Steps Day Nursery (Althorne) Ltd Good at its inspection on 8 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Second Steps Day Nursery (Althorne) Ltd take?

Second Steps Day Nursery (Althorne) Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 78 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Second Steps Day Nursery (Althorne) Ltd?

Althorne is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Second Steps Day Nursery (Althorne) Ltd?

You can call 01621 502258 and visit www.secondsteps.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2689574)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Second+Steps+Day+Nursery+-+Althorne&query_place_id=ChIJ2VU9fmbf2EcRyUemOi19PZQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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