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Forest Footsteps Childcare

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2025)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·2nd Ramalley Scout Headquarters, Ramalley Lane, EASTLEIGH, SO53 1JG · Hampshire
Number of places
30 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2025
Local authority
Hampshire

About this day nursery

Forest Footsteps Childcare offers a nurturing and stimulating outdoor-focused learning environment across two locations: Chandlers Ford and Romsey. Originating from the closure of Ramalley Preschool, the Chandlers Ford setting was established by Owner and Senior Manager, Erin Cuffley.

The nursery is dedicated to providing flexible childcare options for families, encouraging children to explore the natural world through fun, engaging, and developmentally appropriate activities.

Our ethos

Every day at Forest Footsteps Childcare is focused on exploration, 'Learning through Play' and enjoying the outdoors. Children’s ideas and interests are reflected in the activities, resources, materials and outings that we provide. All experiences, activities and routines will be a learning opportunity for developing and progressing the understanding of children in all areas of their learning. We encourage them to contribute their ideas, take part in risk-assessing their choices; all whilst giving them independence and options to support their development. Our key aim is to foster curiosity and to aid children in becoming resilient, lifelong learners. All experiences are play-based. Some are free choice and others are adult-led, structured activities that are linked to the interests of the children. This allows them to take ownership of their learning, follow their own patterns of play, build on their own natural curiosities and learn at a pace suitable to their age and stage of development.

What it's like

Children are happy and content and receive warm welcomes from staff. They are eager to attend and quickly immerse themselves in a variety of carefully planned activities that support them to be excited and motivated to learn. Staff deliver a broad and well-balanced curriculum, incorporating children's fascinations and curiosities.

Outdoor focusedFlexible childcare optionsEYFS curriculum

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 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.

Key facts

Opening hours

Chandlers Ford: 8am-4pm, Monday-Thursday; 8am-2pm, Friday (all year, term-time option available). Romsey: 8am-4pm, Monday-Friday (term-time only).

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2017

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Forest Footsteps Childcare

Last inspected 3 June 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

Children are happy and content and receive warm welcomes from staff. They are eager to attend and quickly immerse themselves in a variety of carefully planned activities that support them to be excited and motivated to learn. Staff deliver a broad and well-balanced curriculum, incorporating children's fascinations and curiosities.

Inspector highlights

  • Passionate leaders ensure regular and effective staff supervision and support staff well-being.
  • Staff access abundant training to improve their effectiveness and support individual children.
  • Children relish forest school sessions which support confidence, resilience, and understanding of the world.
  • Staff skillfully adapt communication methods to children's personalities, ages, and developmental stages.
  • Successful partnership with families ensures parents are well informed about their child's day and progress.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen the curriculum so it consistently meets the needs of all children, particularly those that are quieter, to ensure their learning is equally as purposeful
  • 2provide opportunities in the curriculum to support children's understanding of how to keep themselves safe when accessing the internet.
Inspection #10399075 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), confidently seek out staff for support, reassurance, and to share their thoughts, ideas, and needs. The provision for children with SEND is strong, with staff having a secure understanding of the referral process to ensure timely support. They work closely with external professionals and parents, and children with SEND benefit from individual education plans.

Outdoor space

Children relish their forest school sessions, which support their confidence, resilience and understanding of the world around them. Staff ensure all children have access to these opportunities as well as trips into the local community.

Parent Reviews of Forest Footsteps Childcare

5.0
(2)
Hannah Van Greunen
11 months ago

Forest footsteps are wonderful! Would highly recommend! My child has attended from 8 months old, the nursery has always been a like for like from home! They really listen to you and what your child needs. The setting is fantastic, so much to do and learn! I am so pleased I chose this setting to help me raise my son. Erin and the team are fantastic!

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Inspection history

Date: November 2019

  • June 2025Good
  • November 2019Good

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