Ofsted record

Step Start Nurseries Heybridge

Heybridge, Maldon · URN 2660131

According to Ofsted's inspection on 31 October 2025, Step Start Nurseries Heybridge in Heybridge, Maldon 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 31 October 2025

    10 months ago

    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. 26 January 2024 Good

On the register

Ofsted URN
2660131
Provider type
Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Full day care
Registered since
5 November 2021
Local authority
Essex

Heybridge, Maldon · CM9 4NW. Location from the Ofsted register.

On the Early Years Register.

Common questions

When was Step Start Nurseries Heybridge last inspected by Ofsted? +

Step Start Nurseries Heybridge in Heybridge, Maldon was last inspected on 31 October 2025, 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 Step Start Nurseries Heybridge's Ofsted rating? +

Ofsted rated Step Start Nurseries Heybridge Good at its inspection on 31 October 2025. The standard is met. This is the grade Ofsted expects a setting to hold, not a consolation for missing Outstanding.

How long has Step Start Nurseries Heybridge been registered? +

Step Start Nurseries Heybridge has been registered with Ofsted since 5 November 2021. Its unique reference number (URN) is 2660131.

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