Ofsted record

First Steps Kindergarten

Poynton, Cheshire · URN 305058

According to Ofsted's inspection on 22 April 2022, First Steps Kindergarten in Poynton, Cheshire was rated Good — one overall judgment under the framework Ofsted used until November 2025. Little Bees Nursery Intelligence tracks every Ofsted inspection of this setting.

  1. Inspected 22 April 2022

    4 years ago

    Ofsted's record for this setting has not changed since.

    Good

    One overall judgment, under the framework Ofsted used until November 2025. Its next inspection will grade six areas separately.

    Outstanding
    Good
    Requires Improvement
    Inadequate

    The standard is met. This is the grade Ofsted expects a setting to hold, not a consolation for missing Outstanding.

  2. Earlier inspections

  3. 4 April 2019 Requires Improvement
  4. 24 May 2018 Requires Improvement
  5. 26 March 2014 Good
  6. 22 October 2008 Good
  7. 28 September 2007 Good
  8. 5 October 2004 Good
  9. 21 January 2004 Requires Improvement

On the register

Ofsted URN
305058
Provider type
Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Full day care
Registered since
17 October 2000
Local authority
Cheshire East

Poynton, Cheshire · SK12 1PU. Location from the Ofsted register.

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

Common questions

When was First Steps Kindergarten last inspected by Ofsted? +

First Steps Kindergarten in Poynton, Cheshire was last inspected on 22 April 2022, under the framework Ofsted used until November 2025, which gave one overall rating. Its next inspection will grade several areas separately on a report card.

What is First Steps Kindergarten's Ofsted rating? +

Ofsted rated First Steps Kindergarten Good at its inspection on 22 April 2022. The standard is met. This is the grade Ofsted expects a setting to hold, not a consolation for missing Outstanding.

How long has First Steps Kindergarten been registered? +

First Steps Kindergarten has been registered with Ofsted since 17 October 2000. Its unique reference number (URN) is 305058.

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