Footsteps Lichfield Road Nursery & Pre-School

130 Lichfield Road, Tamworth B79 7SE
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  • Footsteps Lichfield Road Nursery & Pre-School, Tamworth
Footsteps Lichfield Road Day Nursery & Pre-School, rated Good by Ofsted (January 2022), provides a safe and stimulating environment which enables children under the age of five to enjoy play-led learning and developing.

There is a large outdoor play area that is accessible for all ages to inspire and promote children’s curiosity and provide practical experiences of nature.

Footsteps staff have been highly trained and are dedicated to providing opportunities for children to continually grow and develop as individuals.

Care Provided by Footsteps Lichfield Road Nursery & Pre-School

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Natasha Tivnan (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 30
  • Total Places for Children
  • 96
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Footsteps Lichfield Road 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.


Footsteps Lichfield Road Nursery & Pre-School Reviews (131)

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Footsteps Lichfield Road Nursery & Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.829) out of 10, based on 42 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Footsteps Lichfield Road Nursery & Pre-School has 131 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our experience so far has been really positive. Lovely caring staff who communicate well with us to keep us informed about our child's day and progress. The nursery has a very homely feel to it with lots of extra sessions organised to include parents too. Food is always varied and our child eats well.
The forest school element is a real bonus and it is really lovely that children are also taken out into the community for activities to build their confidence and experience in the outside world.

Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Footsteps Lichfield Road Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your experience has been so positive and that your child is enjoying their time with us. It's wonderful to know that the communication, homely atmosphere, and extra sessions have been appreciated. We're especially glad you value the forest school element and community outings.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am satisfied with this kindergarten because there are many and various interesting activities for our children and for the parents. I really like that they have a spacious garden where the children explore and learn about nature. The child loves going to kindergarten because he is warmly welcomed
and feels safe. Thank you very much to the staff for the work you do to make our children happy!

Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Footsteps Lichfield Road Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're so happy to hear that your child enjoys the activities and feels safe and welcomed at nursery. It's great to know that you appreciate the spacious garden, where children can explore and learn about nature.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Lichfield Road have been great especially when helping my little girl with her potty training journey, so far it's been amazing, she's come on leaps and bounds. Very happy with how she has settled in here since April last year.

Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Footsteps Lichfield Road Nursery & Pre-School

It's wonderful to hear that the team at Lichfield Road has been so supportive, especially with your little girl's potty training journey! It's clear that the care and attention she's receiving has helped her make such fantastic progress. We're so glad to hear how well she's settled in since April and that you're happy with her experience.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

I believe the nursery is amazing with my child however we don't have a handover when picking our child up and we also do not get updates on the app anymore which is one thing that got my attention when applying for the nursery. I never know what my child has eaten or how much or if they have had a nap.
Other then that the nursery is amazing with my child and has helped them so much with her speech and gentle hands and I can't fault them with the care they provide

Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Footsteps Lichfield Road Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for sharing your feedback! We're so glad to hear that you feel the nursery has been amazing for your child and that they've made such great progress, particularly with their speech and care. We understand how important updates like meals and nap times are. We take your concerns seriously and will work to improve these areas so you can feel more informed and connected throughout the day.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

My child enjoys attending this nursery so no complaints from him. Dinners are great, the long standing key workers are very engaging and really care for the children and there are a lot of fun activities that my son enjoys being part of. From a parenting perspective, I'd like to see more structure in
pre school as the children are getting closer to starting school. First half of 2024 there definitely felt like there was a structure in place however the last half of the year, the structure appears to have fallen down and it feels a little chaotic in pre school where there are a lot of children and a revolving door of staff members. I'd like to feel more confident that my child is being given the right tools he'll need to start school.

Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Footsteps Lichfield Road Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. It's great to hear that your child enjoys attending the nursery and that the dinners, activities, and long-standing key workers are making a positive impact. We also appreciate your perspective on the structure in the preschool area. We understand how important it is to ensure that children are well-prepared for school, and will work to improve on this.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started here August 2024 with delayed development. The staff at the nursery have been amazing with my daughter and to see her coming out of her shell, playing, enjoying her time there and trying to talk is amazing and we owe this to the amazing staff here. We would 100% recommend to other
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Reply from Natasha Tivnan, Manager at Footsteps Lichfield Road Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback. We are glad you are having a lovely experience with us. Thanks


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Although extremely anxious about my child starting nursery, from the tour to start date the process was explained well and we experienced great customer service. Our child loves attending nursery and had made great relationships with both staff and children. Our child's language skills have grown massively
since attending nursery. The communication and picture updates on are great. We are so pleased that we chose this nursery for our child.

Reply from Natasha Tivnan, Manager at Footsteps Lichfield Road Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback. We are glad you are having a lovely experience with us. Thanks


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely staff, caring. Well prepared nursery. My daughter loves to go to the nursery, she's very excited to see her friends and to do lots of activities with them. She is telling me lots of stories with what she did in that day. I truly recommend the nursery.

Reply from Natasha Tivnan, Manager at Footsteps Lichfield Road Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback. We are glad you are having a lovely experience with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Footsteps Lichfield Road is amazing, I can't recommend them enough. The care they give to all of the children is outstanding. They treat both of my daughters like their own. The outdoor space at the nursery is great and the food menu is brilliant. I wouldn't send my children anywhere else!

Reply from Natasha Tivnan, Manager at Footsteps Lichfield Road Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback. We are glad you are having a lovely experience with us. Thanks


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery. Practitioners are all amazing. So supportive with the kids and parents. Child currently in preschool. The curriculum is amazing and the kids learn so much. Child always happy when I drop him off in the morning. Really looks forward to go nursery. Could not fault Footsteps. Amazing overall.
Very happy.

Reply from Natasha Tivnan, Manager at Footsteps Lichfield Road Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback. We are glad you are having a lovely experience with us. Thanks


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children have attended the nursery and I cannot fault them at all. The children love coming in. The key workers are fantastic and have clearly built strong relationships with the children. The variety of activities are fantastic and the children are learning new things every week. I would
recommend the nursery to all parents.

Reply from Natasha Tivnan, Manager at Footsteps Lichfield Road Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback. We are glad you are having a lovely experience with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff are very friendly and engage with children in such a good way!
All the staff are lovely and encourage children to play and learn new things!
My daughter has been coming for 2 years and has learnt so much since starting.

Reply from Natasha Tivnan, Manager at Footsteps Lichfield Road Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback. We are glad you are having a lovely experience with us. Thanks


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Footsteps Day Nursery has been absolutely amazing in supporting my child through the last 2 years and now he will be off to school in September. The staff are amazing and always put the children first and always keep you updated with many events that are taking place throughout the nursery! I can't
wait to send our 8-month-old in a few months!

Reply from Natasha Tivnan, Manager at Footsteps Lichfield Road Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're pleased that you are having a lovely experience with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been at Footsteps since he was 7 months old (he is now 2.5 years old) and my youngest is due to start in September. I adore the nursery, the staff is so lovely towards my boys, he enjoys nursery and it has aided his development so much. They have taken him out on numerous excursions
as well as providing invaluable advice regarding supporting behaviours, potty training and sleep, as well as advice regarding the childcare policies and hours available for children. They as also great at providing pictures/updates which are also lovely to read when you are at work. The nursery always responds quickly through the app and have also been able to attend a paediatric first aid course and nursery social organised through the nursery.


Being a teacher myself I researched nurseries thoroughly and am almost hyper-vigilant about things such as safeguarding etc. Footsteps Lichfield Road have never put a foot wrong. I will happily have both of my boys there in September.


Reply from Natasha Tivnan, Manager at Footsteps Lichfield Road Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're pleased that you are having a lovely experience with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son is in the Rising 3s room. I could not be more impressed and happy with the care my son receives. The staff are so professional and supportive to the children and parents alike. His speech development and other skills have come on leaps and bounds and he really loves being there which makes taking
him to nursery a much easier transition.

Reply from Natasha Tivnan, Manager at Footsteps Lichfield Road Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're pleased that you are having a lovely experience with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at Footsteps Lichfield Road now for around 3 months and I am so impressed with the baby room. The team in the room are fantastic, hugely friendly and supportive. The staff member who is our daughter's key worker and the room senior is brilliant, we also deal a lot with another
staff member, who is always so happy and upbeat. Our daughter also clearly loves them both. The best way I can describe the care they give is that I never worry or think twice about leaving my daughter with them. They care for her like she is their own, and I really feel like that is all I can ask. The food choices and feedback we get on activities are good and we feel like she has variety within her nursery days. They are supportive of her development too and are actively interested in the steps she takes outside of work. Whilst we would always like to see more pictures and observations of her, I can't think of any reason why I wouldn't highly recommend any parent send their baby here.

Reply from Natasha Tivnan, Manager at Footsteps Lichfield Road Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your kind feedback we are very happy that she has settled in so well.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been attending Footsteps Lichfield Road Nursery & Pre-School since he was 12 months old and it truly feels like he's part of a little family. Every member of staff (whether they're working in his current classroom or not) always greets him warmly and knows his name. Our son chatters away
to us about pre-school when he's at home and talks about the staff with the same enthusiasm and love with which he talks about the little friends he has made. He absolutely loves forest school and the responsibilities and skills they learn there and is always being kept super active with weekly Rugbytots (which he loves) and plenty of opportunities for outdoor play in the large gardens. There's been many a time when I've arrived to take him home at the end of the day and he simply doesn't want to leave because he's having too much fun! There's not a lot more that you want as a parent, to see your child happy, developing well and being genuinely cared for with true affection by those whose care you leave them in.

Reply from Natasha Tivnan, Manager at Footsteps Lichfield Road Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you so much for your review. We're so happy your son enjoys his time at nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter joined this nursery in February 2023 after we moved into the area from another location. Her development and confidence have come on leaps and bounds since she joined Footsteps. She joined the Rising 3's room and is now in pre-school with her due to start primary school in September. Our
daughter loves going to nursery and it really is a home from home for her and us! All the staff we have encountered are polite, and kind and have the children's best interests at heart. There has recently been some movement in the staff but what we like is that the staff regularly move between rooms so the children know all teachers by name and vice versa with the teachers and children. We have marked down slightly on food/nutrition as sometimes the meal offerings can be limited due to our child's allergy. Keep up the good work Footsteps Lichfield Road!

Reply from Natasha Tivnan, Manager at Footsteps Lichfield Road Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're pleased that you are having a lovely experience with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

As a whole, this is a great nursery and preschool. The staff are friendly and helpful and my little one loves attending here. The only criticism is the learning record which I do not feel is updated regularly enough and in a format that can be printed in full when trying to purchase the book at the
end of each year. Multiple observations are recorded in bulk periodically but this means half the information/photos are cut off the page when you order the learning journey book as it prints one entry per page. I have friends whose children are in different nurseries/preschools that get regular daily/weekly updates/photos about the child’s day/week so it’s a shame this doesn’t happen at Footsteps.
That being said, my little one loves coming to Footsteps to see his friends and teachers and we do enjoy the activities that are planned for the children and for parents to attend such as Christmas shows, Mother’s Day concerts, stay and play, summer fete etc. I would therefore recommend this setting.

Reply from Sid, Senior Marketing Executive at Footsteps Lichfield Road Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your review which is important to us, and we appreciate your feedback, please do contact us at feedback@familyfirstnurseries.com so we can discuss concerns.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son is currently in the Rising 3s room and thoroughly enjoys it.
The team in the room are so creative with activities, it’s great to see all the creations and updates of learning styles.
We can’t imagine what it’s like to have to deal with a room of toddlers going through the “terrible 2s” and
pushing boundaries all day but the team are always smiling at pick-up, even when we know our little boy has possibly been quite testing.
We’ve really appreciated the support on naps and reducing them too.
Great team in Rising 3s!

Reply from Natashan Tivnan, Nursery Manager at Footsteps Lichfield Road Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your lovely review! We are delighted to hear that you find the nursery to be warm and welcoming. We also appreciate the confidence you have in our team.


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.829)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.829) out of 10 for Footsteps Lichfield Road 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 42 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 40 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 4.829 for Footsteps Lichfield Road Nursery & Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (428 Excellents x 5) + (62 Goods x 4) + (12 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 502 Ratings = 4.829

  • 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 Lichfield Road Nursery & Pre-School is based on 40 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 96 number of registered child places is 19.2, which has been reached with 40 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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Natasha

Natasha Tivnan

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2017

Hello, my name is Natasha, and I began my career in childcare in 2005. I have been a Nursery Manager since 2012 and joined Footsteps in July 2017.


Through my extensive experience working in my Early Years, I have gained a wealth of knowledge, offering care and education to young children of all ages.


I hold a Diploma in childcare and education.


I have always felt passionate about working with children, watching them grow, and gaining their own identity and independence as they spend their early years with us.


My vision is to create a home-from-home experience to enable our children to feel safe and secure and have a fun-filled day, every day while in our setting.


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Bethan Roach

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2021

Hello, my name is Bethan, I joined Footsteps in February 2021 and am the Deputy Manager here at Lichfield Road,


I am qualified in childcare and development.


I have always been passionate about supporting children to grow, develop and excel at nursery, giving them the opportunities and experiences to prepare them for their future and be ready for school.


Our nursery builds an environment that enables the children to grow with confidence, build friendships with other children, and help them to have experiences that they may not be able to have at home. Our fantastic team ensure that children have a fun day and full learning experiences every day, through our stimulating and engaging activities.


Frequently Asked Questions about Footsteps Lichfield Road Nursery & Pre-School

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

Footsteps Lichfield Road Nursery & Pre-School accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

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

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

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

Footsteps Lichfield Road Nursery & Pre-School has capacity for a total of 96 Children.

How far is Footsteps Lichfield Road Nursery & Pre-School to the centre of Tamworth?

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