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First Steps

Redhill, Surrey · RH1 3LS

Inspected by Ofsted on 26 July 2021 under the report card framework.

Registration

Ofsted URN: 122618
Provider type: Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Full day care
Registered since: 22 January 2000
Local authority: Surrey

On the Early Years Register and the Compulsory Childcare Register.

Where it is

Redhill, Surrey · RH1 3LS. Location from the Ofsted register.

Inspection history

Inspections before November 2025 gave one overall rating rather than grading each area.

18 February 2020 inspection Requires Improvement
6 September 2017 inspection Good
12 August 2014 inspection Good
20 August 2009 inspection Requires Improvement
14 September 2006 inspection Requires Improvement
23 March 2005 inspection Good
11 December 2003 inspection Requires Improvement

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First Steps in Redhill, Surrey was last inspected on 26 July 2021. That inspection used Ofsted's report card framework, which replaced single-word overall ratings for early years settings in November 2025.

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First Steps has been registered with Ofsted since 22 January 2000. Its unique reference number (URN) is 122618.

Nearby settings

100 Acrewood Preschool 3.2 km St John's Nursery 3.2 km Leaps Nursery 3.3 km Pippa's House Nursery 3.4 km

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