First Steps Child Care
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First Steps Child Care is a other catering premises located at First Steps Child Care, Brinsbury College, Stane Street North Heath, Pulborough West Sussex, RH20 1DJ, in the Horsham local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 18 March 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Horsham oversees 1,266 registered food businesses, of which 91% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Horsham is 4.9 out of 5. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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What is the food hygiene rating of First Steps Child Care?
First Steps Child Care has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Horsham.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a other catering premises?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was First Steps Child Care last inspected?
First Steps Child Care was last inspected on 2026-03-18. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is First Steps Child Care located?
First Steps Child Care is located at First Steps Child Care, Brinsbury College, Stane Street North Heath, Pulborough West Sussex , RH20 1DJ, in the Horsham local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the RH20 postcode area.