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

My daughter has been attending Footsteps Lichfield Road Nursery & Pre-School since 18 months old. She has moved around, in 4 different rooms and currently goes to pre-school. Staff is friendly and overall our experience with them has been pretty good. The facilities, especially the gardens and forest
school, help the children to explore outside and enjoy their time outdoors. They have plenty of things to do and never appear bored. Food is amazing and my daughter has always enjoyed her meals over there. In general, we are very pleased with Footsteps nursery.

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

Thank you for your kind feedback, we are glad you are enjoying your experience with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery, my grandchild loves attending the nursery.
Staff always go above and beyond, nothing is ever too much to ask.
Plenty of activities are on offer and the day is full of enjoyment.
It’s lovely to see my grandchild happy.

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

Thank you for your review, we are happy you are having a good experience with us at Footsteps.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started at Footsteps this month and so far has had a great experience. I'm a really anxious mum so I was really put at ease by the ladies in the baby room who said I could check in any time I want. Its also really nice to get a little summary of their day via the app - I hope things continue
like this!

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

Thank you for your review, we are glad you are having a great experience with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at the nursery are brilliant with our children, we have seen such an amazing developmental change in him since starting nursery.
He loves being at nursery, we love looking through his observations and seeing what he's been up to.

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

Thank you for your review. It is good to hear that you and your son are having a lovely time with us at the nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at footsteps for a short while. She is doing absolutely amazing. The nursery nurses are brilliant at their job and she loves going. December in her group they did some lovely Xmas things, and we thoroughly enjoyed the measured ribbon in a baubles. Definitly a keep sake.

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

Thank you for your review. We are glad you are having a great experience with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We're so grateful to Footsteps and all the staff for all they do. Our son started in the summer of 2022 and has thrived from the beginning. He loves going to nursery and has learnt so much since he began. We love seeing what he's been doing each day and are so pleased with how well he's doing. The Christmas
package he brought home was lovely. Thank you to everyone in Babies and Movers.

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

Thank you for your lovely review. We are glad you are having a great experience with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Overall, we have found Footsteps to be a warm and welcoming environment, and the key workers are friendly and kind. The administrative staff have been helpful and responsive.
However, a little more information on what the children get up to would be really nice. We have also found that meeting sleep
needs has been a challenge - where, at home, they might sleep for 2-2.5 hours at nursery, it's often been half an hour, if at all. The only explanation we have ever been given for this is that the nap room can become quite noisy and disruptive, which is not conducive to good sleep. On the whole, though, we are happy.

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

Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback.
Thanks.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We attended the open day at Footsteps Lichfield Road Nursery & Pre-School to see if it would be the right fit for our daughter and are pleased to say it is!
All rooms are large and clean with a variety of activities to show what the children will be offered each day.
Each member of staff we met was
friendly and answer all questions.

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, Natasha.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really pleased with the staff and how much our child has developed. The staff are so lovely and our child has settled so well within the nursery. I recommend the nursery to anyone I speak to now and would like to thank everybody.

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, Natasha.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Footsteps Lichfield Road Nursery & Pre-School staff are wonderful, you are greeted with a lovely smile every day. My child loves it and feels welcomed all the time, it is always good to know staff can put a smile even if the economy is not stable at the moment. A big thank you to you all, you have been
amazing.

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

My son really enjoys his time at the nursery, all the staff are friendly and do an excellent job. Whenever I collect him they always say how much of a good day he has had. I love receiving pictures of him doing activities and also his paintings as it's something I can keep in his scrapbook.

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

Hello,
Thank you for your review, we are glad you and your son are having a lovely experience at our setting. Thank you, Natasha


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter and I, especially me, were very nervous about starting nursery. My daughter is of a quieter disposition and straight to mommy around new people. The staff have been super friendly and upbeat, she has taken to her key worker and all other staff super quick and seems very happy when I pick
her up. My daughter even smiles when I mention staff names at home. Overall, we're having an amazing experience with this nursery.

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

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Thank you for your review, we are glad you and your daughter are having a lovely experience at our setting.


Thank you
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since our settling in sessions, the team have done everything they can to help make sure that our daughter settled in well. Every time we drop her off the members of staff are always happy to see her and make us feel welcome. They keep us up to date on that day's activities and even provide pictures.
We especially loved all the Halloween pictures from baking, painting, dressing up and with pumpkins. They always serve a variety of food and even make special meals for when our daughter is being a bit fussy.

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

Hi Laura,


Thank you for your review, we are glad you and your daughter are having a lovely experience with us, she is a delight to have at our setting.


Thank you
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing! Make me feel so comfortable and supported even from the first day with how nervous I was at first leaving my son. I can see a massive difference in my child's confidence since attending nursery. So glad I made the decision to send him here!

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

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Thank you for your review, we are glad you and your son are having a lovely experience with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Overall I am pleased with the nursery experience for my son. However the room was mixed up to begin with he was in toddlers and should have been in rising 3s. As soon as he went to rising 3s I no longer received updates in the evening on paper of what he had eaten/done during the day which I really
enjoyed. I dont feel the app is fully utilised. The only information I get on there now is if he has had a sleep. If I don't pick him up I have to rely on my husband to remember what he was told regarding meals/playtime etc. I have friends with children in nursery and there communication through the app is a lot more detailed and thorough and I feel this could be hugely improved.

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

Hello,
Thanks for your review, it's great to hear you are pleased with the nursery experience for your son. With your child being in the older room rising three's we no longer provide daily diaries, however we aim to give feedback on your child's day at collection. There are whiteboards outside each room detailing daily activities your child has taken part in that day. If you would like to provide us with feedback as to what extra information you would like to be included in the app we can certainly look into this for you.
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant nursery. Staff are all engaging with children no matter what room they are in. The nursery accommodate all children's needs and requirements taking into account parents' requests. Nursery is bright and airy and the children have access to the garden and forest school during the day. The activities
are well led and educational ensuring the children are following the Early Years Foundation Stage. Highly recommended and would always suggest this to family and friends.

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

Thank you for your kind feedback, we are glad you and your little one are having a lovely experience with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing preschool staff! One staff member is amazing! Not only with kids but everyone! My son loves her and she truly puts me at ease every single day! In fact, all of the staff in the preschool room and other rooms are amazing! My son been here since baby and if he would be my first all of my kids
would attend. Sadly he is my definite last so once he leaves for school we will be parting for good. But we still have a year to go.

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

Thank you for your kind feedback, we are glad you and your son are having a lovely experience with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son goes to Footsteps nursery since April 2022 and he is delighted. He loves teachers, games, activities, forest school and kids in the nursery. As parents, we are satisfied with the professionalism of the nursery. Definitely, all of our family love the place.

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

Thank you for your kind feedback, we are glad you and your little one are having a lovely experience with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter goes to this nursery full time and has done from ten months old (now nineteen months). She absolutely loves going every day and the staff are brilliant with her! She's coming along so well and developing, even more, every day thanks to the great staff. Would highly recommend it to anyone.
The food is of a high standard every day.

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

Thank you for your kind words and feedback, we are very lucky to have such a lovely little girl with us, she is a pleasure to have at our setting!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our experience with the nursery and staff so far has been nothing short of perfect. The staff are lovely and always fill me in on how my child has done while being there. They are always friendly, and I feel at ease leaving my child there.

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

Thank you for your kind words; we are glad your having a lovely experience with us.


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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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Meet the Team (2)

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.


Bethan

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.