# Barbies Footsteps

Barbies Footsteps is a full-day nursery at The L E A D Centre, Dane Valley Road, St. Peters, BROADSTAIRS, CT10 3JJ, in St Peter's, Kent. It is registered for 80 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barbies-footsteps-ey469690  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The L E A D Centre, Dane Valley Road, St. Peters, BROADSTAIRS, CT10 3JJ
- Registered places: 80
- Phone: 01843 602189
- Website: http://www.barbiesfootsteps.co.uk/about.php
- Ofsted URN: EY469690

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 15 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY469690

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2013 (Reference EY469690). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY469690)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY469690)
- Registered places: 80 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY469690)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The L E A D Centre, Dane Valley Road, St. Peters, BROADSTAIRS, CT10 3JJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.371179,1.416006

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Kent there are about 3.2 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callis Grange Nursery and Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (April 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (May 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Northdown Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2021) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St George's Church of England Foundation School | All-through | 4–19 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Upton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Bromstone Primary School, Broadstairs | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Cliftonville Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Meadow Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meadow-nursery-ey330525) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Barbies Playschool and Selwyn House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barbies-playschool-and-selwyn-house-nursery-127000) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Sunshine Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-preschool-2602192) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Avenues Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-avenues-montessori-ey413016) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Curious Explorers Nursery and Preschool @ Bromstone](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/curious-explorers-nursery-and-preschool-bromstone-ey501759) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Port Regis Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/port-regis-montessori-nursery-2675528) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Barbies Footsteps's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Barbies Footsteps Outstanding at its inspection on 15 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Barbies Footsteps take?

Barbies Footsteps is registered with Ofsted for up to 80 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Barbies Footsteps?

Broadstairs is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Barbies Footsteps?

You can call 01843 602189 and visit www.barbiesfootsteps.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY469690)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Barbies+Footsteps&query_place_id=ChIJJ4twM31T2UcRy-1zu7cC3h0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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