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Footsteps Stafford # Footsteps Stafford Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2025) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Newport Road, Stafford, ST16 1BA · Staffordshire Number of places 81 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2025 Local authority Staffordshire 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 Nursery & Preschool offers a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can take their crucial first steps towards independence and learning. The nursery focuses on providing excellent childcare through a team of dedicated and experienced practitioners who are committed to fostering each child's growth. Their curriculum is built upon the Early Years Foundation Stage principles, emphasising learning through play with a diverse range of engaging activities designed to help every child reach their full potential. The nursery also prioritises healthy eating, offering a carefully crafted, nutritionally balanced menu made with fresh, quality ingredients that children genuinely enjoy. Strong parent partnerships are seen as vital, ensuring a secure and collaborative relationship between families and the nursery team. Furthermore, Footsteps places a high emphasis on the health and safety of children, parents, and staff, maintaining rigorous policies and procedures. They also provide comprehensive guidance on various childcare funding options to support families. Our ethos Footsteps Nursery & Preschool's curriculum is built upon the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) principles, emphasising learning through play. They are committed to fostering each child's growth in a nurturing and stimulating environment and value strong parent partnerships. What it's like Relationships within the setting are positive and staff act as good role models. Established routines help children to feel secure and respond well to directions. Children thoroughly enjoy outdoor play and are confident and inquisitive learners. Play-based learning Nutritionally balanced meals Strong parent partnerships Experienced practitioners ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare 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://footstepsnurseries.co.uk/childcare-funding/tax-free-childcare-your-guide-to-saving-on-nursery-costs) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Footsteps Stafford Inspection date May 2025 Inspection no. 10401756 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50278885)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542647) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://footstepsnurseries.co.uk) Newport Road, Stafford, ST16 1BA [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.12416/52.80216/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Stafford - [Day nurseries in Stafford](/search?q=Stafford) - [Day nurseries in West Midlands](/search?q=West+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=footsteps-stafford-st16-1ba-ey542647) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6pm. Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Footsteps Stafford Last inspected 9 May 2025 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Relationships within the setting are positive and staff act as good role models. Established routines help children to feel secure and respond well to directions. Children thoroughly enjoy outdoor play and are confident and inquisitive learners. Inspector highlights - The setting has developed a sequenced curriculum that aims to build on what children already know and can do. - Staff know children well and plan activities based on their individual needs, interests and stages of development. - Staff support children's communication and language skills well. - The relatively new management team are passionate and strive for continual improvement, providing training and support for staff. - Staff incorporate opportunities for children to develop their independence through daily routines, such as serving their own meals. Areas to develop - 1 provide children with more consistent support to work towards their development targets and promote their learning to the highest possible level - 2 embed a more highly focused supervision process to further support staff development and continue to raise the quality of teaching. Inspection #10401756 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50278885) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > They describe the staff as friendly and comment that their children are very happy in the setting. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff put detailed support plans in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They work in partnership with parents and external professionals, such as speech and language therapists, to ensure children receive the support they need to make good progress. Outdoor space Children thoroughly enjoy outdoor play. They learn about the natural world through bug hunts, dig in the soil, and confidently explore their outdoor environment, working together to lift logs and tree stumps. ## Parent Reviews of Footsteps Stafford 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXxPKjuY9yZOl2Z7RzuhRt9O_mzAO3laPa1s6TdJ2dedpcTSHy3KQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) steve martin 12 months ago Excellent venue and the staff are superb - our daughter loves going to Footsteps. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJMk9qYjdMOEpyRWF3EAE!2m1!1s0x487a7171d095e8bb:0x645c77a69e46021d) Reviews from Google for Footsteps Stafford. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7231786659153838621&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: September 2018 - May 2025 Good - November 2023 Good - June 2023 Inadequate - February 2022 Good - August 2019 Good - September 2018 Good ## Frequently asked about Footsteps Stafford ### Is Footsteps Stafford a day nursery or preschool? ### What outdoor space does Footsteps Stafford have? ### What do parents say about Footsteps Stafford? ### Which curriculum approach is used at Footsteps Stafford? ### Does Footsteps Stafford take babies? ### How does Footsteps Stafford support children with SEND? ### How can Footsteps Stafford be contacted? ## Nearby day nurseries in Stafford Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Footsteps Stafford. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Play 'n' Learn Nurseries Stafford · ST16 1DA 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/play-n-learn-nurseries-limited-st16-1da-2750902) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Honeybuns Day Nursery Stafford · ST17 4JX ](/nursery/honeybuns-day-nursery-st17-4jx-ey339367) - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.5 mi ### Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stafford Stafford · ST17 4DD 5.0(10 reviews) ](/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-stafford-st17-4dd-2522405) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Kids Planet Stafford Stafford · ST16 3TA 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-planet-stafford-st16-3ta-2676232) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.8 mi ### Dollymixtures Day Nursery Stafford · ST16 3AG 4.3(6 reviews) ](/nursery/dollymixtures-day-nursery-st16-3ag-ey104370) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Allsorts Stafford · ST16 3LX ](/nursery/allsorts-st16-3lx-ey449359) [See all nurseries in Stafford →](/search?q=Stafford) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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