Footsteps Stratford Nursery & Pre-School

73 Timothy's Bridge Road, Stratford Enterprise Park, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 9BG
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  • Footsteps Stratford Nursery & Pre-School, Stratford-upon-Avon
Footsteps Stratford Day Nursery & Pre-School, rated Good by Ofsted (August 2022), is a childcare provider for children under the age of five, and offers a wide range of opportunities for children to learn through play and develop as individuals.

A large garden allows children to experience Forest School and develop their own understanding of the natural world outside. Carefully arranged rooms inside the nursery allow children to grow and flourish during their time at the setting.

Footsteps staff are committed to providing dedicated care and support to all children at the nursery to give them the best start possible in life.

Care Provided by Footsteps Stratford 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
  • Naomi Shirley (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 30
  • Total Places for Children
  • 125
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:00-19:00
    Tuesday 07:00-19:00
    Wednesday 07:00-19:00
    Thursday 07:00-19:00
    Friday 07:00-19:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Footsteps Stratford 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 Stratford Nursery & Pre-School Reviews (41)

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Footsteps Stratford Nursery & Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.362) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Footsteps Stratford Nursery & Pre-School has 41 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Footsteps are always very attentive to our son's needs and report back fully to us at the end of the day. They tell us what he has enjoyed doing and raise any concerns they have with us. We have found the staff to be very helpful and supportive when our son has been poorly. They are extremely
caring, and as a result, our son is very happy at the nursery. He thoroughly enjoys his time at Footsteps.

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

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you feel supported and well-informed about your son's day at Footsteps. Our team is dedicated to creating a caring and nurturing environment where every child feels happy and secure.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Footsteps have been fantastic, my son attends 3 days a week and he always comes home with a smile on his face. He has been there since he was really young and we can see how his speech and personality/social skills have developed. Very skilled staff who know what they are doing!

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

Thank you for your kind words! We love hearing that your son enjoys his time at Footsteps and that you've noticed his growth in speech, personality, and social skills.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery! Both my kids are going there and every single person is friendly and caring.
Great activities and management is great too!
Love the outside space and forest school.
My 2 daughters love to go.

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

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that both of your daughters are enjoying their time at the nursery. It's great to know that our team's friendly and caring approach, along with the activities and outdoor spaces, are making such a positive impact. The forest school is such a special part of the experience, and we're so glad your daughters love it.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has the most wonderful time at Footsteps. She is happy and safe and absolutely thriving. The staff are highly experienced and always put the children first. They ensure children have a variety of different experiences and my child is learning every day. From the moment I drop her off in the
morning till I pick her up I have confidence with the team. They have excellent communication through the app and handover and the beginning and end of the day is always thoughtful detailed. We are extremely happy with our child being at Footsteps and would highly recommend.

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

Thank you so much for your glowing feedback! We are absolutely delighted to hear that your child is thriving and having such a wonderful time at Footsteps. Creating a safe, happy, and enriching environment is our top priority, and it's fantastic to know that the team's experience and dedication are making a positive impact on your child's development. We're so glad that you feel confident in the team's care and appreciate the communication through the app and during handovers.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of our sons have attended Footsteps Stratford upon Avon and we couldn't recommend it more highly. From Babies right through to Preschool, all of the rooms and staff are excellently setup in meeting the age groups needs.
The nursery has an excellent outdoor space and Forest School area which my
children have loved.
The Children create special bonds with the staff and my eldest son still enjoys visiting nursery to go and tell everyone what he's been doing at school.
There is great variety in the Children's days which keeps them entertained and wanting to keep coming back for more!

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

Thank you so much for your amazing feedback! We're so happy to hear that both of your sons have had such positive experiences at Footsteps Stratford upon Avon. It's wonderful to know that the nursery has been able to meet their needs from babies all the way through to preschool. We're thrilled that they've enjoyed the outdoor space and Forest School area, and it's so rewarding to hear that your eldest son still loves visiting and sharing what he's been up to! Providing a variety of activities to keep the children engaged and excited to come back each day is something we're passionate about, and we're so glad it's made such a difference for your family.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 4 year old has been going to footsteps Stratford for a couple of years. The staff have always been fantastic with us as a family. It goes without saying that they really do cater to all the needs of the children but they are so considerate with external factors, such as when I work away for long
periods of time. The extra clubs that are available are brilliant, from learning French, to football, building a perfect foundation for whatever the future brings. The managers are always happy to discuss anything you wish and will make time to chat to all for face to face queries. I have also noticed the nursery is striving to Continually Improve the setting and they welcome any suggestions from parents. All in all, the nursery is very welcoming and incredibly caring.

Reply from Gemma Craig, Customer Experience Manager at Footsteps Stratford Nursery & Pre-School

It's fantastic to hear how well Footsteps Stratford has supported your family, especially with the added consideration for your work schedule. The variety of extra clubs sounds like a great way to give your child a strong, well-rounded foundation. It's so reassuring when a nursery is not only welcoming and caring but also open to feedback and focused on continuous improvement. Thanks for your feedback, it means a lot to us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Footsteps is a wonderful nursery with fantastic facilities. My baby girl really enjoys going and that's all down to the staff in babies room. They take such good care of her and each one of them is just fantastic. I so look forward to receiving the daily diary to see what she's been up to!

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

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your little one enjoys her time at Footsteps and that our baby room team has made such a positive impact.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our experience with Footsteps has been fantastic. They provide outstanding care and our daughter has been so happy here. She loves it so much that often she likes to play "nursery" at home and recreates some of the activities they do. The staff in each room have been so kind and caring and they are
all so creative, they constantly come up with all sorts of fun activities through which they encourage learning. Kids spend a lot of time outside and the access to a Forest school and allotment is invaluable. We absolutely love it and can't recommend it enough.

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

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're absolutely delighted to hear that your daughter enjoys her time at Footsteps so much that she even brings the experience home with her. Our team takes great pride in creating a nurturing, fun, and educational environment, and it's heart warming to know that our efforts are making such a positive impact.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Pre-school is super. They have loads of activities planned. The staff are brilliant. The Pre-school has lots of space and they change themes all the time. They are super!

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

It's wonderful to hear that you've had such a positive experience with the pre-school! We're so glad you appreciate the variety of activities, the dedicated team, and the spacious, ever-changing environment. Creating a fun and engaging space for your little ones is our top priority. Thank you for your kind words.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves coming to Footsteps. She gets excited about who might be there and what they might be doing. Every night on the run-up to doing the Christmas show she came home enthusiastic, singing the songs they'd been practising. The nursery team are always supportive and positively engages with
the children. As the parent I also find them easy to talk to about my daughter and her progress or issues that may arise. For example, when she felt unwell recently and wasn't her usual vibrant self. It's nice to know she's happy here and in safe hands.

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

Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're so happy your daughter enjoys her time at Footsteps and felt excited about the Christmas show. Its great to know you feel supported and confident in our care.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of our sons have attended the nursery since 9 months old and in each room the staff have been so caring and reassuring. Knowing that the boys are looked after so well has made returning to work after maternity leave so much easier. We are always so impressed with the pieces of art or craft the
boys have made, the songs they learn and sing to us at home, and all the stories they read too. Our eldest son now attends the preschool and we are so impressed by all the activities he does including Forest School, Cooking, Football and French. Above all, the boys always seem so happy at nursery and can't wait to tell us about their days. We could not be happier with our decision to send our children to Footsteps and continue to recommend it to all our friends!

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

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We are absolutely delighted to hear how much your sons have thrived and enjoyed their time with us. It means the world to know that our caring and dedicated team have helped make your return to work smoother and that the boys are gaining so much from the activities and experiences we provide.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Everything has been outstanding from the moment we looked round the nursery before our son was born. Every member of staff is friendly, caring and has our trust to look after our son completely. He has a varied day all the time with excellent opportunities and meals. We would highly recommend Footsteps
Stratford; we looked round it because it had been so highly recommend to us (including from current parents and older parents who now have teenagers!), and we have since recommended it to others. This says a huge amount about how amazing it is!

Reply from Jennifer O'Shea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Footsteps Stratford Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you so much for your glowing review! We are thrilled to hear about your positive experience with Footsteps Stratford. Our team is passionate about creating a caring and enriching environment for every child and it's wonderful to know that you feel completely at ease entrusting us with your son. Hearing that you've not only been recommended to us but are now recommending us to others is truly the highest compliment we could receive.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery provides lots of interactive activities for children and good care. The food menu is varied and adequate for children's age and also well distributed/divided over the day. The personnel are very nice and caring with the children. My son is very happy in there. I highly recommend the nursery
to everyone. Thank you everyone for the good care and hard work you do every day to make our children happy!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been at footsteps since just before his 2nd birthday he is now coming up to 4. He has got strong bonds with all the staff he sees and talks so highly about the staff. He has made some wonderful friendships. He goes in with a big smile on his face excited for the day. The activities on offer
are great and he will tell me what he's been up to. He especially enjoys forest school which is a great opportunity for him to explore outside. He had transitioned well from room to room. He used to be a fussy eater but is now willing to try different foods and this is thanks to the staff who have supported him with this.
I would 100% recommend Footsteps to anyone who is looking for outstanding care for their child/children.

Reply from Naomi Shirley, Manager at Footsteps Stratford Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your kind words, it's so lovely to hear your positive experience.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot praise Footsteps Nursery & Pre-school enough, they’re brilliant! My daughter has been here for 14 months now, and given she started during COVID I was a bit of a nervous wreck. The staff member in the baby room was amazing and helped settle my nerves and did everything she could (within Covid
rules and regulations) to make sure I was comfortable leaving her which made such a difference. My daughter is now in Movers one and loves the staff in there so much. She sometimes doesn’t even wave goodbye when I drop her off! She’s too excited to go for a cuddle and play and see her friends. For anyone looking for a nursery then I highly recommend footsteps and knowing my daughter is safe and loved while I’m at work makes such a difference.

Reply from Naomi Shirley, Manager at Footsteps Stratford Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for the review C.S, It's so lovely to hear your kind words. We love looking after your daughter and we are so happy to know that she is enjoying her experience here at the nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Footsteps Nursery & Pre-school (Stratford) has been amazing for all my children over the last seven years. From babies all the way to upper preschool we have had fantastic care, support and activities. The staff have played a huge part in my children’s development and our lives. My children run in each
day excited to see everyone, even after a break at home last spring. We loved watching the zoom catch ups and staff videos on YouTube and still occasionally watch some, particularly the stories! Thank you for all you do. We will be very sad to say goodbye to that chapter of our family’s life when school starts in September.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm so incredibly happy with Footsteps Nursery & Pre-school (Stratford). My daughter has been there for over two years now and she loves it. The staff are very caring, helpful and on top of everything. I never feel that I have to worry about my daughter when I’m at work. We love the progress reports
and the photos we get every trimester, it’s lovely to see what my daughter has been up to and good to see what we can be doing to help keep her in line with the Early Years Learning Framework. The children seem to get lots of time outdoors enjoying forest school or the play ground.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son started Footsteps preschool in September 2020, having spent 9 months at home with the lockdown, we were very worried as to how he would react, especially when this was his first real time of being in a nursery setting. We had met the staff beforehand, spent time planning for his induction, treading
very carefully the night before, worrying how he would settle. When he started he took to it very well, the staff were brilliant with him, made him settle down, he had the most enjoyable time and every day since he happily wants to go, better than being home with mummy and daddy in lockdown no3.


We would highly recommend it. Best thing we did for his development.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent experience. Extremely welcoming nursery staff. Formed quick bonds with my 1-year-old. Detailed observations of her settle in period. Feedback is positive and she seems very happy when she goes in/comes home.
Have noticed she is exploring more - I feel they encourage a great range of play/activities.
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delighted we picked this nursery for her. Covid restrictions have been put in place really well and I don't feel they disrupt drop off or pick up.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Always welcoming staff. Good leaders, very supportive. Excellent resources for my children. My children have always been happy and I feel comfortable with how they are supported.

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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.362)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.362) out of 10 for Footsteps Stratford Nursery & Pre-School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 12 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 4.882 for Footsteps Stratford Nursery & Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (129 Excellents x 5) + (13 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 144 Ratings = 4.882

  • 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 4.48 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Footsteps Stratford Nursery & Pre-School is based on 12 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 125 number of registered child places is 25. 12 Positive Reviews ÷ 25 = 0.48

  • 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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Naomi

Naomi Shirley

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2007

Hello, my name is Naomi, I am the Nursery Manager here at Stratford, I joined Footsteps as a Deputy Manager from the opening of the Stratford Nursery in January 2007 and after completing my degree as an Early Years Teacher in 2009, I became the nurseries Manager.


I am passionate about the education we offer to our children and developing a curriculum that enables every child to achieve.


Our nursery builds an environment of open communication for all our children and families. The resources we provide, give the children the opportunity to be independent and confident, Our fantastic team ensure that every child has the best possible start and is ready for the next step in their life.


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Tracey Wargent

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2007

Hello, my name is Tracey, I joined Footsteps in March 2007 and have been part of the management team since 2013. I have recently taken on the role of Deputy Manager.


I completed my level 3 qualification in 2008 and then went on to complete my Forest School level 3 in 2015.


I am passionate about the importance of outdoor play, and it’s great that here at Footsteps children get to experience this in all weathers. I love spending time in our Forest School exploring the natural environment and encouraging children to solve problems. I also support all age groups with Makaton, giving children a way to express themselves and communicate with others independently.


Frequently Asked Questions about Footsteps Stratford Nursery & Pre-School

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

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

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

Footsteps Stratford Nursery & Pre-School is open: Monday 07:00-19:00, Tuesday 07:00-19:00, Wednesday 07:00-19:00, Thursday 07:00-19:00, Friday 07:00-19:00.

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

Footsteps Stratford Nursery & Pre-School has capacity for a total of 125 Children.

How far is Footsteps Stratford Nursery & Pre-School to the centre of Stratford-upon-Avon?

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