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First Steps Community Playgroup

Exeter, Devon · EX4 7DB

Inspected by Ofsted on 25 June 2025 under the report card framework.

Registration

Ofsted URN: 105976
Provider type: Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Full day care
Registered since: 1 September 2000
Local authority: Devon

On the Early Years Register and the Compulsory Childcare Register and the Voluntary Childcare Register.

Where it is

Exeter, Devon · EX4 7DB. Location from the Ofsted register.

Inspection history

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

19 November 2019 inspection Good
16 December 2015 inspection Good
6 October 2010 inspection Good
9 January 2007 inspection Good
3 March 2004 inspection Requires Improvement

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First Steps Community Playgroup in Exeter, Devon was last inspected on 25 June 2025. 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 Community Playgroup has been registered with Ofsted since 1 September 2000. Its unique reference number (URN) is 105976.

Nearby settings

F.I.S.H Ladysmith Infant School 1.1 km Newtown Community Preschool 1.2 km Premier Wraparound @ Newtown 1.2 km Puffins Nursery 1.4 km

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