Description
Contact Information
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Phone Number020 7622 0484
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Details
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Group/OwnerFootsteps Day Nurseries Ltd
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Person in ChargeNicola Riley (Nursery Manager)
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Number of Staff24
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When ClosedBank Holidays
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Type of ServiceDay Nursery – Privately Owned Open all year Full Day Care
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Total Places for children86
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Age rangefrom 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months
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ParkingThe nursery has on-site parking for easy drop off/pick up.
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DirectionsThe nursery is situated in a beautiful rural location at Sandy Hill Farm in Fradley Alrewas and is a short distance from Fradley Distribution Park.
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Opening DaysMon-Fri
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Opening Hours0730-1800
Alyson B
January 11, 2023 at 12:00 amSince visiting various the nurseries at the start of 2022 I knew Footsteps Fradley was where I wanted my son to spend his days. He has settled in really well since he joined in August 2022 and the team have really helped his personality come out while with them. His key worker has been amazing, keeping us updated with his day to day achievements and looking after him when he has been poorly, which is every mums worst nightmare! He loves all the activities the team plan, especially the weekly music lessons that come in. According to his daily diary he loves the food too! Plus the communication is really good between management around any additional sessions needed, invoices etc.
Emma H
January 11, 2023 at 12:00 amMy son has attended since September 2022, he loves it there! The staff are amazing, always provide feedback and are extremely welcoming, due to his age he has changed rooms a few times, but he has settled in great! Would recommend it to everyone!
G R
January 11, 2023 at 12:00 amI chose to consider enrolling my daughter at Footsteps after some good feedback from local parents, and after visiting the nursery during the october (’21) open day, we chose to enrol her. We’re really happy with the nursery – my daughter loves attending, she loves her key workers and is always happy when I drop her off. She has come along incredibly in terms of confidence. The staff are always really helpful and happy to answer any questions I might have. The app is very useful to ensure I have all the information about eating/sleeping etc. I would like to have an idea of what she’s done throughout the day on the app though, similar to how we used to get a little description of today’s activity on the paper diary slips we used to have before the new app was introduced. Overall I’d definitely recommend Footsteps to any parent considering enrolling their child.
Amanda E
January 16, 2023 at 12:00 amOur child has been attending the nursery for the past year and has settled really well. The staff are always friendly and welcoming and willing to help with any questions that we have had. We are kept up to date daily with what our child has been doing during her time there each session and informed promptly if there are any issues (child had an injury or needs collecting) etc. We have been really happy with everything the nursery has to offer for our child and noticed how much her development has grown whilst she has been attending.
Steph D
January 19, 2023 at 12:00 amMy sons have attended here since January 2022, and we’re so impressed with the setting. Staff know children by name, are trained well and provide not just care but educational support for your children. They learn independent skills like hand washing too. Kids are fed a great balanced diet and have access to soccer tots, forest school and more. They work well to get kids into the community through projects and visits.
My other son, who left in September 22, has SEN, and the nursery went above and beyond to support his needs as well as provide documentation and support for his onward move to school. I really couldn’t fault them. A beautiful, modern setting that’s well-maintained.
B L
March 20, 2023 at 12:00 amAn extended period of poor communication, “first come first served” care provision, staff negativity and a lack of structured learning resulted in us removing our child from this nursery. A real shame considering the setting and location, but since Family First took over the Footsteps chain this nursery has been run into the ground. Over subscription of children, chronic understaffing (resulting in the admin assistant and cook having to provide care!) and endless logistical challenges (including forgetting to top up the gas!) are just some of the issues we faced in our time there. The lack of ability to enter our child’s setting, and lack of updates on his learning and development (2x EyLOG updates in 4 months), were also disappointing especially when you consider the day rate for this nursery is for a premium setting.
I hope for the sake of the other children in the setting that the nursery can get back on track. Don’t let yourself be sold by appearances!
Imogen W
June 13, 2023 at 12:00 amWe are extremely pleased with Footsteps Fradley Nursery & Pre-School. The staff are excellent and have really got to know my son. There always seems to be a wide range of activities, and I love that they try to spend as much time outside as possible. The transition between rooms is also really good.
Chris W
June 13, 2023 at 12:00 amOverall our experience has been very positive. The nursery is in a lovely location with excellent facilities catering for both indoor and outdoor play and learning. The staff are caring and attentive to the children at all times. There have been some staffing shortages especially during winter when you expect increased absences. However this has been reported nationally as an issue in the nursery community post pandemic. There are some things which could be improved like having 2 apps for parents rather than 1 app which does everything as we have experienced in other nurseries. However any criticisms are minor annoyances. Overall I would highly recommend this nursery to others in the area.
Emma B
June 14, 2023 at 12:00 amMy son has been attending this nursery for over 2 years and it is a wonderful place which he loves attending. After a couple of months of staffing issues (along with the whole childcare industry) and management changes (original management returning from maternity leave), the nursery has turned a corner and these issues seem to have now been resolved.
The management are happy to listen to any issues or changes that may be suggested to help the care of the children, including having a parent forum in which parents can take part to listen to management and provide positive feedback and changes on the running of the nursery.
The current staff genuinely care about the children and have different activities planned every day including forest school, sports activities and tiny ducks. Room leaders are approachable and take on board any issues/advice you give them and a lot of outdoor time is encouraged which is great.
Charlotte L
June 14, 2023 at 12:00 amMy son loves going to Nursery and happily goes to the staff member, he is always so smiley and happy when we go and pick him up. We’ve only had positive experiences with the staff at Footsteps Fradley Nursery & Pre-School.
They even had a breakfast morning in the car park one day which was very welcomed!
Highly recommend this nursery!
Charlotte M
June 14, 2023 at 12:00 amOur child has been at the nursery from the age of 1, and in each room she has been in the staff have been so supportive, kind and friendly to help the development of my child and to us as parents.
We have seen her grow and develop new skills whilst being at the nursery which is all credit to the staff and the beautiful setting including the Forest School.
Our child loves being there and developing friendships and enjoying the activities provided.
Amy O
June 22, 2023 at 12:00 amMy little boy absolutely loves the environment at Footsteps Fradley not just because of all the outdoor space available but also because of the variety of learning activities provided, without realising he’s learning. So much thought and preparation is put into every day to fill it with fun. All the key workers work exceptionally hard and seem to have an infinite amount of patience. Also, parent feedback is dealt with in a very professional and constructive manner.
Elena K
June 22, 2023 at 12:00 amWe are very happy with Footsteps Fradley Nursery and we highly recommend it! Our daughter is 14 months old and she is really enjoying her time there. The facilities are great and we are very satisfied with things like activities, cleanliness, communication etc. The staff is amazing and each time I drop my daughter off in the morning I feel confident that she is going to have a great day!
A L
June 22, 2023 at 12:00 amFradley Footsteps is such a lovely nursery in a perfect setting. Our son has attended for 3 years and will finish preschool this summer. I believe he has thrived since attending this nursery. The preschool room have done a fantastic job in preparing him for school in September. The staff are so lovely and caring, I know our daughter will enjoy it just as much when she starts!
C V
June 22, 2023 at 12:00 amMy son loves to go to nursery, all the time I drop him he wants to go inside play, they do a lot of activities outside with the children aswell, and I see on my son the difference before and after going to nursery. The staff that i interacted it’s very nice, and they worried about the children. So far, my experience with Fradley footsteps been a good one.
Chloe H
June 22, 2023 at 12:00 amThe staff are brilliant, my daughter loves coming to nursery and has come on so much since being at nursery. The staff are all so happy and really helpful they will go above for all the children along with making sure the children needs are met.
S M
June 22, 2023 at 12:00 amOur son absolutely loves the nursery with its fantastic surroundings and great range of activities. He has been since he was 6 months old and has really flourished in that time. Special mention to the incredible staff there who make all of that possible. Especially the nursery team to name but a few.
S A
June 22, 2023 at 12:00 amFradley Footsteps nursery is amazing, we’re so happy we chose to send our son there and he loves going. He always has a great time with all the activities and especially love Tiny Ducks! They also get the chance to go on walks around the local area and have lots of outdoor playtime. The staff are lovely and have always been so helpful when we’ve needed support.
C R
June 22, 2023 at 12:00 amThis nursery setting and all of its staff are nothing but outstanding. My son has thrived from day one and all staff even outside of his class have taken time to get to know him – which shows because he is so happy to see them! I drop him off with no worries, and picking him up is lovely because the staff are happy to take time out to discuss their day. I can’t recommend it enough. It has been life changing for us as a family taking away so many worries and knowing my son is number 1 priority like he is at home!
R H
July 18, 2023 at 12:00 amFootsteps Fradley Nursery and Pre-School is such a friendly, happy environment not only for my child but for the parents too. You will always see a friendly face within the setting. It’s so comforting to know my child is being looked after by such kind and caring individuals who genuinely love what they do. My child has developed in speech, language and most of all confidence. Which tells me he is happy and comfortable in his surroundings, he’s always happily running into nursery and engaging with the staff. I would highly recommend this nursery, it’s been such a positive experience for us and I know my child will always remember his time at Footsteps Fradley Nursery and Pre-School.