Small Steps Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Wirral
Small Steps 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
The rating dates from 5 February 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 9 Lang Lane, West Kirby, CH48 5HE
How it compares in Wirral
That puts Small Steps Day Nursery among the 1,596 places in Wirral holding top marks, 72% 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 | 1,596 | 72% | ← Small Steps Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 366 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 177 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 113 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 Small Steps 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 Small Steps Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2018 |
| Abbeyfield Lear House Caring Premises | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| Figos Mediterranean Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Grand Ave Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Cub and Calf Parent Hub Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2021 |
| Fu Lam Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Chaat indian tapas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2018 |
Questions about Small Steps Day Nursery
What is Small Steps Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Small Steps Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 5 February 2026.
Is Small Steps 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 Small Steps Day Nursery last inspected?
Small Steps Day Nursery was last inspected on 5 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wirral Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Small Steps 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 Small Steps Day Nursery compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,207 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and Small Steps Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Small Steps 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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