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 little one started this nursery in April 2021 and absolutely loves going. They really do provide an amazing variety of activities and things to explore and play with. Love the outside space and that the little ones get fresh air so often too. It's clear that the team genuinely care and have the
best interests of the little ones in everything they do.

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 nursery, my daughter absolutely loves it here and I always feel like she has had the best time and been well looked after. The staff are always so friendly and informative and really make a fuss of her! We absolutely love it here!

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

Thank you for your review. It's great to hear your daughter is doing well within the nursery and that you are happy with the care we provide.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little one has been going to nursery since June 2022 and he kicks his legs and does the biggest smiles in excitement when he sees certain staff at the door in the morning - it's so lovely to see and says it all really!
They really do provide an amazing variety of activities and things to explore
and play with. Love the outside space and that the littles get fresh air so often too.
It's clear that the team genuinely care and have the best interests of the little ones in everything they do. They always take their time to go through our little one's daily log, telling stories about the things they've noticed him do each morning, and often print photos.
The only thing that comes to mind that could be improved in my opinion is the app but I know this is being looked into and is a tiny point compared to the amazing care being provided every day!

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

Thank you for your kind words, we are glad your little one is having a lovely experience with us. It's so lovely to hear your feedback.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has recently started nursery three days a week he started in babies and has now moved up to movers. He’s grown so much confidence since being at Footsteps, he has settled in so well! He always seems to take part and enjoy every activity they have planned.
The staff are really friendly,
patient and always communicate when required.
We always receive a great handover after each session to let us know what he’s been up to that day.
Can’t thank them enough for the love and care they have given my little one!

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

Thank you for your review. It's great to hear your son is doing well within in the nursery and that you are happy with the care we provide.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery all children seem happy and well looked after. Staff always happy to provide information regarding children’s day and they have usually had a fun filled packed day to keep them entertained.

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

Thank you for your kind words, we are so happy for you enjoying your experience with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has attended the nursery since he was 9 months old and recently they’ve supported me with his toilet training, he’s now dry through the day! The staff are all able to give informative information and care for all the children as if they were their own. I can’t thank the team enough.
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is always healthy meals provided which my son loves and the activities put on daily are educational and fun

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

Thank you for your kind words, we are so happy for you enjoying your experience with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl comes home happy every day, what more could I want.
The staff are helpful and caring, the facilities are great, especially the Forest School.
The educational and social development has been extremely valuable.

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

Thank you for your kind words, we are so happy for you enjoying your experience with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Staff are very caring and attentive. They have been really supportive with our son during potty training, difficult drop offs an some extra needs. Our son always enjoys the food at Footsteps and loves the outdoor space, especially Forrest School, which was a big reason for us choosing Footsteps.

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

Thank you for your kind words, we are so happy for you enjoying your experience with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic setting for all young children. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Both our children have gone to footsteps over an 8-year period. High-quality standards are visible throughout the nursery. Will always recommend Footsteps to friends and family! 5 stars.

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

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent setting, ensuring there is plenty of stimulating activities for my little boy to enjoy. They provide a detailed update on your child’s development and are always happy to help. My son always enjoys coming here and he especially enjoys his meals and snacks which are healthy and varied weekly.
Would highly recommend to any parent.

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

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


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter loves coming to preschool during the week and can’t wait to tell us about the exciting activities she’s done throughout the day.


The staff are really friendly and make the setting feel like it’s part of your extended family.


Not only are the children happy and learning, but they

also love the food. The chef always gets a special mention each day in our house.

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

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Thank you for your review. We are so happy that your daughter is having a lovely experience with us and enjoys coming to nursery each day.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been attending Footsteps since the beginning of the year after having a horrible experience at his previous nursery and their lack of care.


He has received nothing but the best care and attention since he started. The staff are helpful and happy and he absolutely loves being dropped off

on the days he attends! He has come on leaps and bounds and his character is really developing we have no doubt that the great staff at Footsteps are a massive contributing factor in that.

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

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Thank you for your review and your kind words.
We are so happy you are having great experience with us and we hope this continues throughout your journey at Footsteps.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Movers Room that my child attends 2-days a week is such a nurturing and fun environment! Our child has developed fantastic social skills after a rocky start joining the baby room during the pandemic. Her speech, communication and personal relationships outside of our household have come on leaps
and bounds, so I’d like to say a huge thank you to all the girls that have been involved in her journey so far!

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

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Thank you for your feedback, we are happy you are having a good experience with us.


Thank you, Natasha.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attends preschool and he is very happy there, the staff interact with my child really well and I’m very pleased with this nursery, and I would recommend it to everyone. It’s a brilliant location and they do a variety of things with the children.

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

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My eldest daughter attended this nursery from baby room to preschool and I now have a 20-month-old in Movers room.


They have both enjoyed their time here, all practitioners are friendly and nothing is ever too much trouble. I love to see photos of what they have been up to and hear about the different

activities they have enjoyed.

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

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child goes to this nursery in the preschool room, the staff are so friendly and have always provided a well-detailed handover at the end of the day. My daughter absolutely loves the forest school and playing with all of her friends!

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

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Footsteps have really brought my child on; she adores all the teachers, which are really good with her. She always arrives with a smile and always leaves with one. She loves the daily activities and really enjoys forest school.

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

Hello, thanks for your lovely feedback; we are glad you are enjoying your experience with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot recommend Footstep Nursery - Lichfield Road, enough. Each day my daughter arrives at the baby room and there is nothing but a huge smile on her face. She literally jumps out my arms to go into their arms which from a mothers point of view speaks volumes and reassures me that she is happy and
safe here. Each day we are welcome with a warm, smiling face and at the end of each day we still have a smiling face not just from the staff but from my daughter, it’s also followed up with a very thorough rundown of what she has done that day.


There is nothing that the staff wouldn’t do, they are more than willing to help and reassure you, even if you have called about the 100th time to make sure your child is okay for your own peace of mind! I sometimes wish I could bottle the team up to take home so that my daughter can carry on developing and having fun at home as much as she does here.


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

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Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are glad you are enjoying your experience with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our daughter has attended Footsteps Nursery since she was 15 months and we have had a great experience within all the rooms. The staff have always been friendly and informative, and whilst the pickup and drop off experience is a little different than pre-covid, we always receive a full handover at the
end of the day. Our daughter is now in the pre-school room and absolutely loves going in, she has a lovely friendship group and loves telling us about her day.

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

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Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are glad you are enjoying your experience with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have such a good experience with this nursery. My son goes here, he’s in the baby room and the staff are all so lovely. They really help me feel at ease as at the beginning I was really nervous but my son has settled so well and now loves going to nursery. The nursery is amazing and I would recommend.

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

Thank you for your kind words, we are glad you are 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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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.