# First Footsteps (Leyland)

First Footsteps (Leyland) is a full-day nursery at 53 Fox Lane, Leyland, PR25 1HA, in Leyland, Lancashire. It is registered for 72 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026). It is run by First Footsteps Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-footsteps-leyland-ey257949  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 53 Fox Lane, Leyland, PR25 1HA
- Registered places: 72
- Phone: 01772 454640
- Website: http://www.firstfootsteps.co.uk/
- Run by: [First Footsteps Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/first-footsteps-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY257949

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY257949

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2003 (Reference EY257949). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY257949)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY257949)
- Registered places: 72 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY257949)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/24619)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 53 Fox Lane, Leyland, PR25 1HA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.688252,-2.699916

- Station: Leyland, 0.9 miles
- 18 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Worden Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Farm Yard Wood, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Worden Park Play Area, 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Lancashire there are about 2.7 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 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlea Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Northbrook Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Leyland Methodist Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2021) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Leyland Methodist Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Seven Stars Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Small World Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-world-nursery-2812905) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Yewlands Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yewlands-day-nursery-2563260) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Nursery (Leyland) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nursery-leyland-ltd-ey368947) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Tiddlywinks Pre-School (Leyland) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-pre-school-leyland-ltd-ey452428) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Partou Stonehouse Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-stonehouse-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2502724) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Sheen's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sheens-nursery-2745843) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is First Footsteps (Leyland)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated First Footsteps (Leyland) Good at its inspection on 15 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can First Footsteps (Leyland) take?

First Footsteps (Leyland) is registered with Ofsted for up to 72 children at any one time.

### Who runs First Footsteps (Leyland)?

First Footsteps (Leyland) is run by First Footsteps Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to First Footsteps (Leyland)?

Leyland is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact First Footsteps (Leyland)?

You can call 01772 454640 and visit www.firstfootsteps.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY257949)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=First+Footsteps+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJL74yO1wNe0gR0d2wQxGnTm0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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