Footsteps Fradley Nursery & Pre-School

Sandy Hill Farm, Fradley Junction, Alrewas, Burton-on-Trent DE13 7DW
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  • Footsteps Fradley Nursery & Pre-School, Burton-on-Trent
Footsteps Fradley Nursery & Pre-School, rated Good by Ofsted (March 2023), offers children an exciting environment to grow and develop. The nursery is located in a converted barn set in a stunning rural location surrounded by fields.

The large outdoor play environments give children excellent opportunities to explore and experience the world around them and develop in all areas while having fun.

The nursery offers forest school sessions as well as a variety of extracurricular activities.

Meals are prepared on-site from fresh ingredients to give the children the energy they need to play and learn all day.

Care Provided by Footsteps Fradley Nursery & Pre-School

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Nicola Riley (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 24
  • Total Places for Children
  • 114
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 6 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Footsteps Fradley Nursery & Pre-School

  • Nursery fees are dependent on the age of your child and your specific childcare requirements. Funding options are available, including the government’s 30 hours funded childcare, for working families with 3-4-year-old children and we also accept the Government Tax Free Childcare Scheme and childcare vouchers.


    To request pricing and availability, please call us or visit our website.


  • Parking
  • The nursery has on-site parking for easy drop off/pick up.


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Footsteps Fradley Nursery & Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.848) out of 10, based on 44 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Footsteps Fradley Nursery & Pre-School has 65 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have 2 children in the nursery and both have settled really well and are very happy there. The outdoor space was the pull for us and they both spend a lot of their day playing and learning outside.

Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Footsteps Fradley Nursery & Pre-School

We're delighted that both of your children have settled so well and enjoy their time with us! Our outdoor space is indeed a special feature, and it's fantastic to hear that your little ones love playing and learning outside. Your happiness means everything to us, and we're thrilled to be part of your children's growth and joy.


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Very happy with Footsteps Fradley, our daughter loves it there! She started attending at 9 months old, she’s now 2 and her development is outstanding. The staff are great, very compassionate, happy and helpful. The facilities are also great, including a forest school, and very clean.

Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Footsteps Fradley Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're delighted to hear that your daughter loves Footsteps Fradley and has shown such outstanding development since starting at 9 months old. Our compassionate staff and great facilities, including the forest school, are all here to provide the best experience. Your happiness means everything to us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely, friendly staff who have welcomed my child into their setting so well. It is a wonderful nursery with caring staff and lovely facilities for all children to learn and explore. The settling-in process from initial phone calls, nursery walk-arounds and finally settling-in days has been a positive
process and has eased the transition.

Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Footsteps Fradley Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that your child has felt so welcomed by our friendly staff and that the settling-in process was smooth and positive. It's wonderful to know that our facilities provide a caring and stimulating environment for your little one to learn and explore. We're delighted to have you with us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are always very welcoming and friendly whenever we are collecting/dropping off our child for the day. We have just enrolled our second child to start in April and feel with how happy our eldest has been at the nursery for, always excited to go to nursery and looks forward to what is planned each
day. Good variety of food options provided each day, with a snack. It’s nice reading on the board what they have planned that day. The staff are always more than happy to assist with any queries that we have had and advise us accordingly. Cannot recommend enough!

Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Footsteps Fradley Nursery & Pre-School

We're over the moon to hear such wonderful feedback! It's heartwarming to know that your eldest child loves coming to nursery and that you trust us enough to enrol your second child. Our welcoming staff, diverse food options, and daily activity plans are all here to ensure a joyful experience. Thank you for your glowing recommendation!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery, I would highly recommend the nursery to anyone with young children. The outdoor area is lovely my daughter loves coming to nursery. The staff are all lovely and will always go above for the parents and the children.

Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Footsteps Fradley Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your fantastic review! It's wonderful to hear that your daughter loves coming to nursery and enjoys our lovely outdoor area. Our staff are dedicated to going above and beyond for our parents and children, and your high recommendation means the world to us. We're so happy to have you as part of our nursery family!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Footsteps Fradley is an amazing nursery which I would highly recommend to all parents. All staff members are kind, warm and welcoming and you can tell they truly care about their job and the children they are looking after. Every time my daughter attends I know she is going to have a brilliant day filled
with fun activities, love and care - everything you want and need from a nursery.

Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Footsteps Fradley Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you so much for your glowing recommendation! We're thrilled to hear that Footsteps Fradley provides everything you want and need from a nursery. Our warm and welcoming staff are dedicated to ensuring every day is filled with fun activities, love, and care. Knowing your daughter has brilliant days with us is the best compliment we could receive!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been going to Fradley Footsteps since he was 1. All the staff are friendly and welcoming. They are always happy to help with anything. My little boy has progressed so well whilst being at the nursery. He has made some wonderful friends. The facilities are fantastic, with plenty of
outdoor and indoor space. The menu is always well thought out and offers a wide range of food on a rotating weekly basis, my son eats things at nursery he won’t even touch at home. We have enjoyed our experience here so much that we have already signed our youngest son to attend as well.

Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Footsteps Fradley Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that your little boy has progressed so well and made wonderful friends here at Fradley Footsteps. It's heartening to know he enjoys our diverse menu and loves our facilities. We're overjoyed that you've chosen us for your youngest son too. Here's to many more happy, playful days ahead!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have had a great experience so far. My son has been in the baby room and has developed really well. He has recently transitioned to the Movers room and has settled instantly. All the staff are great and so friendly. The facilities at the nursery are great and we absolutely love the outdoor space
and the fact that they try to spend as much time as possible outside. We are also really happy with the food provided, lots of healthy varied meals.

Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Footsteps Fradley Nursery & Pre-School

We're delighted to hear about your great experience so far! It's fantastic that your son transitioned so smoothly to the Movers room and loves our outdoor space. Our friendly staff and healthy, varied meals are here to ensure he thrives. Thank you for your kind words and for being part of our Footsteps family!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have kept our son at this nursery even though there are other nurseries closer to where we live as he is so settled here. He always has lots to tell us when he has finished for the day and they have lots of activities, including yoga. The fact they have an emphasis on outside play is fantastic and
the staff are really lovely and caring.

Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Footsteps Fradley Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your lovely review! We're honoured that you've kept your son with us despite other nurseries being closer. It's wonderful to hear he enjoys our activities, especially yoga and outdoor play. Our caring staff are dedicated to creating a joyful environment. We appreciate your trust and look forward to more fun-filled days!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little one has recently joined (c. 8 weeks ago) and seems very happy already. The staff are incredible and very positive/happy and they have made settling in a breeze for us. The activities they do daily are brilliant for child development and social skills and the routine has been great for my son
who probably lacked routine at home. Only bit of constructive feedback is I would like to see more vegetables introduced at mealtimes. But aside from that, we are very happy with Footsteps Fradley and feel at ease when we drop our son off in the mornings. Really lovely nursery.

Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Footsteps Fradley Nursery & Pre-School

We're so happy to hear your little one has settled in so well! Our positive and happy staff strive to make every day brilliant for child development and social skills. We appreciate your feedback about vegetables and will certainly take it on board. Thank you for your kind words and for feeling at ease with us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our experience with Footsteps Nursery has been fantastic. The staff are all so friendly and welcoming, providing us updates each day on what my son has been up to and how he is. My son is always happy being dropped off at nursery and we have seen him using skills and words at home that he has learnt
at nursery.

Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Footsteps Fradley Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear your son is happy and thriving at Footsteps Nursery. Our friendly staff love providing daily updates and seeing him use new skills and words at home. Your positive experience means the world to us. We're so happy to have you with us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Fradley Footsteps since she was 12 months old. She is now almost 3 and has done nothing but thrive in the setting. The staff make such an effort to get to know all of the children personally, making bonds with them that provide us as parents with the reassurance that they are
in safe hands. My daughter’s development has come on leaps and bounds since starting at Fradley Footsteps, to a level that I know she wouldn’t achieved had she not attended, and she always comes home with a massive smile on her face telling us about how amazing her day was. The manager runs the nursery perfectly, she is always so friendly and attentive and is such a credit to the setting. I cannot recommend the nursery enough and wouldn’t want my daughter to attend anywhere else.

Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Footsteps Fradley Nursery & Pre-School

Your heartfelt review warms our hearts! It's wonderful to hear how much your daughter has thrived since joining us. Our dedicated staff strive to create strong bonds and support each child's development. Thank you for your glowing recommendation and kind words about our manager. We're delighted to be part of your daughter's journey!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Fradley Footsteps since he was 9 months old and he is now 2. I have never had any issues with the nursery throughout this whole time. I have complete confidence that my son is given the same care that he would have if he was at home. He is developing so quickly and this can only come
from the activities and care provided by the nursery. The food offered is good and varied. The nursery looks and feels clean and I have no concerns in this area. Childcare is costly, there is no avoiding that in any nursery, but for the quality of care received it's worth every penny. All the staff are friendly and welcoming and I feel that if I did have an issue it would be dealt with immediately and professionally. All staff are a credit to the nursery and I am lucky to have found the nursery. Thank you all at Footsteps Fradley, you do an amazing job!

Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Footsteps Fradley Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your amazing review! We're delighted to hear that your son has been thriving since he joined us at 9 months old. Your confidence in our care and your kind words about our staff and facilities means the world to us. We're so happy to be part of your son's growth and development. Thank you for being part of our Footsteps family!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our high expectations of Footsteps Fradley have been totally exceeded. After coming from another nursery, we had an idea of what it might be like, but every element of Footsteps Fradley was better from the facilities, the team, the activities and level of care. We totally trust all the team with the
care of our little girl. They know her so well and she comes home with so many stories from the day filled with so many activities. She has learnt great lessons and it’s clear from her interactions, songs and habits that they are taught valuable lessons through fun and repetition. We are so thrilled we found Footsteps and would highly recommend! Thank you so much to the team for all you do.

Reply from Kayleigh Pinson, Deputy Manager at Footsteps Fradley Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback Natalie! This means a lot to our team! I will be passing on the comments! Thank you again.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending nursery for just over a year and he absolutely loves it. We’ve seen him grow in confidence and change so much. They put on plenty of different activities every week so they are doing different things and learning at the same time. The outdoor space is great and it’s great they
can go outside anytime as some areas are under cover. The staff are always so cheerful and helpful with anything we have asked.

Reply from Kayleigh Pinson, Deputy Manager at Footsteps Fradley Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your feedback! We love our outdoor space and watching the children explore the natural environment!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing staff and facilities for my child. Really pleasant and helpful if I have any questions on arrival and pick up, always tell us how his day has been and what he’s been up to. Such a lovely environment for my child to be learning and playing.

Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Footsteps Fradley Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you find our staff and facilities amazing and that your child enjoys learning and playing here. Our team is always here to help and provide updates. It's a joy to have your family with us, and we look forward to many more happy days!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff at the nursery are all very approachable and great at what they do. They listen to parental concerns and take the interests of the children into account. The daily activities they plan and carry out are fun and engaging, as well as great learning opportunities for the children.

Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Footsteps Fradley Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that our approachable and attentive staff have made such a positive impact. Crafting fun and engaging learning activities is our passion, and we're delighted it shows. Your kind words mean the world to us, and we look forward to more wonderful experiences together!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending the setting since toddlers and is now in preschool (two and a half years, will be three years total) and it's been a consistently high standard.
The standard of the workforce is the standout for me, with each room having excellent individuals at each level.
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itself has such generous outdoor settings with each room having its own garden, a forest school, a barn and another field/play area. Would recommend to anyone without hesitation I love this nursery!

Reply from Nichola Wigley, Manager at Footsteps Fradley Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your lovely feedback, Launa! This means such a lot to our team. I will be passing these comments on! Thank you again.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son moved to the movers room in February and is absolutely loving it! He’s come on so much. He walks straight in in the morning and is so happy. The ladies in there are fab. They do so much with him and really seem to know him. The photos are lovely and handovers are great too. They understand the
information us parents want to hear and it’s great!

Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Footsteps Fradley Nursery & Pre-School

We're so happy to hear your son is loving the Movers room and progressing so well! It's fantastic to know he walks in with a smile each morning. Our dedicated ladies in the Movers room are indeed fab and we're delighted you appreciate the photos and handovers. Thank you for your lovely feedback!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are amazing and the nursery setting is perfect. Our child loves being at Footsteps Fradley Nursery & Pre-School and I would recommend it to everyone.
Our child has been through every room, from 1-year-old up to school age and all rooms are very well prepared and the staff are extremely caring
and attentive to the children.

Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Footsteps Fradley Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your heartwarming review! It's wonderful to hear your child has loved every moment at Footsteps Fradley Nursery & Pre-School from 1 year old to school-age. Our dedicated staff are passionate about creating a caring and attentive environment in each room. We appreciate your high recommendation!


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.848)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.848) out of 10 for Footsteps Fradley Nursery & Pre-School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 44 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 43 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.848 for Footsteps Fradley Nursery & Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (467 Excellents x 5) + (47 Goods x 4) + (7 Satisfactorys x 3) + (5 Poors x 2) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 527 Ratings = 4.848

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Footsteps Fradley Nursery & Pre-School is based on 43 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 114 number of registered child places is 22.8, which has been reached with 43 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Footsteps Fradley Nursery & Pre-School

What is the Age Range of Children that Footsteps Fradley Nursery & Pre-School accepts?

Footsteps Fradley Nursery & Pre-School accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Footsteps Fradley Nursery & Pre-School Open?

Footsteps Fradley Nursery & Pre-School is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Footsteps Fradley Nursery & Pre-School have capacity for?

Footsteps Fradley Nursery & Pre-School has capacity for a total of 114 Children.

How far is Footsteps Fradley Nursery & Pre-School to the centre of Burton-on-Trent?

8.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.