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First Step Daycare & Nursery

Warm, dependable early years care across Deptford, Plumstead and Welling.

Our Branches

Deptford475 & 477 New Cross Road, Deptford, London, SE14 6TA
Plumstead78 Elmgrove Point, 77 Walmer Terrace, Plumstead, London, SE18 7AN
Welling104-106 Bellegrove Road, Welling, DA16 3QD

Call Us

0208 045 4421 (Deptford)0203 581 2100 (Plumstead)0203 988 4984 (Welling)

Email Us

info@firststepnursery.co.ukinfo@firststepnurseryplumstead.co.ukinfo@firststepnurserywelling.co.uk

Opening Hours

Open all year round, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, except on bank holidays.

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Our rooms

Spaces designed for every stage of early childhood.

From babies taking their first steps to preschoolers getting ready for school, each room is planned around age-appropriate play, care and discovery.
  • Baby, toddler and preschool pathways
  • Room routines that help children feel secure
  • Learning spaces for curiosity and confidence
First Step Nursery preschool classroom arranged for learning
First Step careCalm routines, curious play, family partnership.
3London nursery settings
7am-7pmOpen all year round
0-5Babies through preschool

Room progression

Each room is designed to feel familiar, beautiful and developmentally right.

Children move through First Step with a sense of continuity. Practitioners understand their routines, interests and next steps, so each new room feels like a confident progression rather than a sudden change.
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3 London settings

Deptford, Plumstead and Welling share the same warm First Step approach.

Open 7:00am to 7:00pm

Year-round nursery care, except bank holidays, for families who need dependable routines.

From babies to preschool

Age-appropriate rooms support children from their earliest nursery days through school readiness.

Safety and belonging

Calm transitions, familiar practitioners and thoughtful room routines help children feel secure.

Age groups

A room that grows with your child.

Baby Room (Ladybird Room)

3 months – 24 months

Baby Room (Ladybird Room)

The room is self-contained and well-equipped, allowing newborns and younger toddlers to explore their surroundings and develop their natural curiosity at their own pace. Comfortable soft, interactive age-appropriate toys create a home-away-from-home atmosphere.

Toddler Room (Butterfly Room)

24 months – 36 months

Toddler Room (Butterfly Room)

Children encounter a rich array of age-appropriate toys, games and activities that encourage creativity, motor development and language skills. Practitioners observe individual play and provide appropriate activities to extend each child’s interest and understanding.

Pre-School Room (Honey-Bee)

3 years – 5 years

Pre-School Room (Honey-Bee)

Our preschool provides hands-on learning, imaginative play and a well-balanced curriculum combining academics, social interaction and emotional growth. Structured activities are mostly child led with the support of staff.

By location

Baby Room photos from each nursery.

deptford

deptford Baby Room 1
deptford Baby Room 2
deptford Baby Room 3

plumstead

plumstead Baby Room 1
plumstead Baby Room 2
plumstead Baby Room 3

welling

welling Baby Room 1
welling Baby Room 2
welling Baby Room 3

By location

Toddler Room photos from each nursery.

deptford

deptford Toddler Room 1
deptford Toddler Room 2
deptford Toddler Room 3

plumstead

plumstead Toddler Room 1
plumstead Toddler Room 2
plumstead Toddler Room 3
plumstead Toddler Room 4

welling

welling Toddler Room 1
welling Toddler Room 2
welling Toddler Room 3
welling Toddler Room 4

By location

Preschool photos from each nursery.

deptford

deptford Preschool 1
deptford Preschool 2
deptford Preschool 3

plumstead

plumstead Preschool 1
plumstead Preschool 2
plumstead Preschool 3

welling

welling Preschool 1
welling Preschool 2
welling Preschool 3
welling Preschool 4
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Settle

Gentle settling-in conversations help us understand each child before their first full day.

Belong

Children are welcomed into calm room routines with trusted adults and familiar peer groups.

Grow

Play, movement, conversation and creative experiences build confidence every week.

Share

Families receive clear next steps and can speak with the team whenever something matters.

Designed for children, reassuring for parents.