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Their are some staff they are not clear with what they say. And they get very rude if you drop children's to school late", "datePublished": "2025-03-05T09:49:05.525096Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 4, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Jay Miah" }, "reviewBody": "Very good. Thy look after the children very well", "datePublished": "2024-08-25T00:32:53.087761Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Sean Brettell" }, "reviewBody": "Great nursery with friendly staff . 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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [East of England](/search?region=East+of+England) 4. Footsteps 123 # Footsteps 123 Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · 4.0 (5 parent reviews) · Jimmy Macs Activity Centre, Jim McDonald Centre, Hatfield, AL10 8HR · Hertfordshire Number of places 61 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2026 Local authority Hertfordshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Footsteps 123 LTD in Hatfield provides a nurturing environment where children from birth to four years old thrive, making strong progress from their starting points and developing essential skills for their next stage of education. This childcare on non-domestic premises, registered with Ofsted on December 8, 2023, prioritises communication and language development, with children confidently initiating conversations with staff and peers, and building on their language through everyday experiences. The setting, located at Jimmy Macs Activity Centre, Jim McDonald Centre, McDonald Court, High View, Hatfield, AL10 8HR, has a total capacity of 61 places. The dedicated staff foster a positive culture of respect and kindness, promoting independence and positive behaviour. Children benefit from a rich curriculum that includes outdoor activities, creative play, and early mathematical concepts, ensuring a well-rounded and engaging learning journey. The nursery is open Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 17:30, providing consistent care and support for families in the Hertfordshire area. What it's like Children arrive happily and are welcomed into a homely and caring nursery where they settle quickly and feel safe. They build warm relationships with staff and peers, enjoying their learning and showing curiosity across the day. Children play alongside and with their peers, taking turns, sharing resources, and developing confidence in communication and language. Most children with barriers to learning are included and supported, making progress from their starting points and becoming more confident and independent. Nurturing environment Strong progress Communication focus Positive culture Rich curriculum Outdoor play ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.footsteps123nursery.com/contact) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 08:00 - 17:30 Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2023 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Footsteps 123 Inspection date Apr 2026 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50303804)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2755737) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=footsteps-123-ltd-al10-8hr-2755737) Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Apr 2026 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 0 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Footsteps 123 Last inspected 16 April 2026 What it's like to attend Children arrive happily and are welcomed into a homely and caring nursery where they settle quickly and feel safe. They build warm relationships with staff and peers, enjoying their learning and showing curiosity across the day. Children play alongside and with their peers, taking turns, sharing resources, and developing confidence in communication and language. Most children with barriers to learning are included and supported, making progress from their starting points and becoming more confident and independent. Inspector highlights - Safeguarding standards are met, with a positive culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. - Leaders promote a positive culture where respect and kindness are embedded, and children show enthusiasm for learning. - Children settle well and become confident and secure, making steady progress from their starting points. - Children develop communication and language skills, initiating conversations and building on their language through everyday experiences. - Staff provide a calm and attentive environment, supporting children to become increasingly independent and understand how to keep themselves safe. - Children enjoy their learning, showing curiosity and engaging in activities such as outdoor play, storytelling, and creative tasks. - The setting has met the requirements of the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. - Children with barriers to learning are generally included and supported, benefiting from visual prompts and tailored strategies. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should strengthen professional development so it is more precise and impactful, ensuring all practitioners consistently deliver high-quality teaching. - 2 Leaders should develop staff knowledge and skills further in supporting children with barriers to learning so strategies are implemented consistently and make a greater difference to children's experiences and outcomes. - 3 Leaders should ensure teaching about healthy choices is consistently embedded and made more explicit across all age groups so children develop a clear understanding of how to make informed decisions about their health. Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50303804) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those with emerging needs are supported through partnership working with external professionals and families. Strategies like visual prompts, Now and Next cards, and familiar resources are used to help children participate actively. Outdoor space Children become absorbed in outdoor play, digging in soil and sand, riding bikes and exploring climbing equipment. They use home-made binoculars and minibeast charts to search for bugs, and develop physical skills in the hall using mats, tunnels, hoops and balls, and in yoga sessions. ## Parent Reviews of Footsteps 123 4.0 (5) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLF0h5rZKUEt_zSGVKOpMczy9V_6GI75OsjaDno2ReUCGmqsg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Shamsun Begum a year ago Most of the staffs are nice. Their are some staff they are not clear with what they say. And they get very rude if you drop children's to school late [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNRaWVuT2FnEAE!2m1!1s0x48763d74bddc9d55:0x62a4c508d8e891cc) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIzvsRibFzPKo3gNKT3f6iKDhv5UPuW1XmhYnqtD_gDqpSEpw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jay Miah a year ago Very good. Thy look after the children very well [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ3Z2ZmYkVREAE!2m1!1s0x48763d74bddc9d55:0x62a4c508d8e891cc) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKyp2s8qutRMma5ftXv3Vi0osyI0Ox9wUFuzsenp3J93jvbSA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Sean Brettell 2 months ago Great nursery with friendly staff . Very much recommend gor your children [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2kweFVWRlhUbU5uU0dwSmVFa3liVUptZDJoSFFrRRAB!2m1!1s0x48763d74bddc9d55:0x62a4c508d8e891cc) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVB1zLJsml9f_KPQXGc5OBdjxK6wvX62r7wVwY8bbO_nPAsv9mkQQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Lej 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMteDVfb1p3EAE!2m1!1s0x48763d74bddc9d55:0x62a4c508d8e891cc) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKg6kXo3orZ42me_3R1UBUykeSmjaCmIbj0NE0RM-f2qGoW1w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Opoku Lovia 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMtbThqZk1REAE!2m1!1s0x48763d74bddc9d55:0x62a4c508d8e891cc) Reviews from Google for Footsteps 123. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7108022753687015884&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 16 April 2026 Expected standard Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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