# Step Start Nurseries Fyfield

Step Start Nurseries Fyfield is a full-day nursery at Unit 10, Fyfield Business & Research Park, Fyfield Road, Ongar, CM5 0GN, in Shelley, Essex. It is registered for 70 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2025, 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/step-start-nurseries-fyfield-2833383  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit 10, Fyfield Business & Research Park, Fyfield Road, Ongar, CM5 0GN
- Registered places: 70
- Phone: 01277 572004
- Website: http://www.stepstart.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2833383

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 August 2025, 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/16/2833383

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2025 (Reference 2833383). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2833383)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 August 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2833383)
- Registered places: 70 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2833383)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Unit 10, Fyfield Business & Research Park, Fyfield Road, Ongar, CM5 0GN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.721850,0.256307

- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Ongar Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Ongar Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Dr Walker's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (January 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Chipping Ongar Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |
| The Ongar Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Truly Scrumptious Early Years Nursery (Ongar)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/truly-scrumptious-early-years-nursery-ongar-ey489474) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Bright Stars Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-stars-pre-school-ey395696) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Puzzlez Playschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puzzlez-playschool-ltd-2796612) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Fyfield Village Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fyfield-village-pre-school-2500575) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [ABC Nursery & Pre School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-nursery-and-pre-school-ltd-ey369791) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Ongar Pre-School, Breakfast & After School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ongar-pre-school-breakfast-and-after-school-club-2727644) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Step Start Nurseries Fyfield's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Step Start Nurseries Fyfield Good at its inspection on 7 August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Step Start Nurseries Fyfield take?

Step Start Nurseries Fyfield is registered with Ofsted for up to 70 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Step Start Nurseries Fyfield?

You can call 01277 572004 and visit www.stepstart.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2833383)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Step+Start+Nurseries+Fyfield&query_place_id=ChIJ67Dk2IqX2EcRcAY6Nsxegn8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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