First Steps Private Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Wigan
First Steps Private Day Nursery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: First Steps Private Day Nursery was inspected on 1 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Kirkham Road, Leigh, WN7 3UQ
How it compares in Wigan
That puts First Steps Private Day Nursery among the 1,257 places in Wigan holding top marks, 54% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,257 | 54% | ← First Steps Private Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 524 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 372 | 16% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 108 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 64 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 231 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At First Steps Private Day Nursery none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to First Steps Private Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookdale Court Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2022 |
| Fairfield Private Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Bangin Butties Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Serv, Leigh Technical Services Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| BJ's Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| Atherton and Leigh Food Bank Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| African Grocers Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2025 |
Questions about First Steps Private Day Nursery
What is First Steps Private Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
First Steps Private Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 1 July 2026.
Is First Steps Private Day Nursery safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was First Steps Private Day Nursery last inspected?
First Steps Private Day Nursery was last inspected on 1 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wigan Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at First Steps Private Day Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does First Steps Private Day Nursery compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,330 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and First Steps Private Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects First Steps Private Day Nursery and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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