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First Steps Childcare Limited

03287383

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

2 BAILEY HILL, CASTLE CARY, BA7 7AD
Incorporated 04/12/1996

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

85100
Pre-primary education

Officers

Mrs Elaine Garland

director · Since 01/08/2000

NURSERY MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 70

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Ruth Garland-Davies

director · Since 06/03/2019

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 40

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Elaine Garland

75–100% shares

British · England · Age 70

2, Bailey Hill, Castle Cary, BA7 7AD

Notified 01/06/2016

Mrs Ruth Garland-Davies

Significant control

British · England · Age 40

2, Bailey Hill, Castle Cary, BA7 7AD

Notified 06/03/2019

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 31/03/2015Registered 10/04/2015

CompanyRankvs 673+ SIC 85100 peers
69

Financial strength76th percentile among SIC peers · 19/25
Employees66th percentile among SIC peers · 10/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.17× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength19/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees10/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity20/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£120k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£148k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£86k

Working capital

Current Assets

£160k

Current Liabilities

£74k

Fixed Assets

£141k

Debtors

£12k

15avg. employees+1

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£8k
Bank loans & overdrafts£102k
Assets less current liabilities£227k
Prepared with Taxfiler

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.17+£56k
20241.76-£28k
20231.83+£25k
20221.70-£2k
20211.54-£142k
20202.58+£50k
20192.50+£67k
20171.03

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.