Footsteps Stratford Nursery & Pre-School

As a parent who has a lot of experience in the sector, I have found the care and provision excellent. The staff are always on hand to meet and greet the parents in the mornings and are highly qualified with excellent knowledge of the EYFS curriculum. The Key Worker system is consistent and my child’s key worker is always there to talk to should I have any concerns or queries. There is a fantastic handover at drop off and pick up and I am aware of all activities that have taken place. There is a wide variety of experiences for the children including a sensory room and outdoor space. Staff adhere to parents’ requests with regards to keeping a consistent approach to their care at home and try to match this within the nursery where possible. Hours are very suitable to our needs as a family as they are open 7-7. I highly recommend this nursery to anyone looking for a full-time day nursery.

Our daughter has settled into nursery very easily. She is very happy and thoroughly enjoys all the activities such a messy play. The nursery has a wonderful outdoor area complete with a sandpit and “Harry” the rabbit. The staff are all very attentive and nothing is too much trouble for them. They provide a very high level of care and engage all of the babies in group activities. The nursery provides delicious and nutritious meals which are freshly prepared on site. Our daughter enjoys her food and eats very well at nursery. Overall our experience of the nursery has been excellent.

My little boy has been attending Footsteps Nursery & Pre-school (Stratford) for almost 6 months. After the initial settling in phase, he is usually very happy to go in in the mornings which is a great sign he enjoys it. The staff are incredibly on the ball and very accommodating to his needs or our requests. The activities are so imaginative and fun and he always eats his meals. I sent him here on a recommendation from a friend and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the nursery to friends and family.

My two daughters have both been through Footsteps Stratford Upon Avon – the youngest from 6 months to completion in Upper Pre-School – and I cannot recommend them highly enough. Having experienced a couple of other nurseries with the eldest daughter prior to moving to the midlands, I can honestly say that Footsteps excels in all areas and have the most professional, yet friendliest staff. We will be sad to leave, but can whole-heartedly say to anyone looking for nurseries in Stratford Upon Avon, that Footsteps is the place to visit.

Having looked at several nursery settings in the area, we are glad we choose Footsteps. Our son has attended since he was 6 months old and the staff were very supportive to him and me during the initial settling in period. Our son has thrived in the setting. Key points for us were the high levels of training for staff, very low turnover of staff, opening hours were 7 am – 7 pm pre-COVID, have understandably reduced slightly in the current times. Meal plans are on a monthly basis so good variety and prepared on-site. I find the levels of cleanliness good. So far we have only met the staff from the baby room, but all have been very friendly and kind to our son. They make time to talk to us at drop-offs and pick-ups and give us a good level of detail on our son’s day. Good range of activities, outdoor space including forest school. Currently undergoing an extension for the movers group. Use of learning book app allows us to see our son’s progress and for us to share activities from home.

We’ve been very happy with all aspects of the nursery. The staff especially are really friendly and helpful. We’ve had some amazing key workers who have gone out of their way to get to know the children and give detailed and personal feedback on the child’s day.

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.

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.

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.

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.