# Footprints@netherton Footprints@netherton is a sessional pre-school at Netherton Childrens Centre, Magdalen Square, Bootle, L30 5QH, in Netherton, Sefton. It is registered for 22 children. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by First Steps Enterprise Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footprints-netherton-ey558804 Last checked 4 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: Netherton Childrens Centre, Magdalen Square, Bootle, L30 5QH - Registered places: 22 - Phone: 07852 647962 - Website: https://firststepsenterprise.co.uk/childcare/netherton-nursery/ - Run by: [First Steps Enterprise Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/first-steps-enterprise-limited) - Ofsted URN: EY558804 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 14 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Strong standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | | Achievement | Expected standard | | Behaviour and routines | Expected standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard | | Leadership and governance | Expected standard | Safeguarding standards met. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558804 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2018 (Reference EY558804). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558804) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558804) - Registered places: 22 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558804) - Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 1 April 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1815407) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Netherton Childrens Centre, Magdalen Square, Bootle, L30 5QH Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.489144,-2.972764 - Station: Old Roan, 0.9 miles - 7 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Marian Square Park, 0.1 miles - Park: Netherton Green, 0.3 miles - Park: Fernbank Park, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Fernbank Playground, 0.4 miles NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026. ## Places and next steps Spaces: not published yet. In Sefton there are about 4 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | St Oswald's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles | | The Grange Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Netherton Moss Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (January 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles | | St Benedict's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Holy Spirit Catholic Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (April 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Rowan Park School | | 3–19 | School remains Outstanding (Concerns) (July 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Litherland Moss Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Wind In The Willows Childcare (Sefton)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wind-in-the-willows-childcare-sefton-ey447151) | Outstanding | | | 0.2 miles | | [K8Z Cheeky Monkeyz](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/k8z-cheeky-monkeyz-ey459369) | Good | | | 0.7 miles | | [Nethertots Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nethertots-nursery-ey536881) | Good | | | 0.8 miles | | [Kids Planet Litherland](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-litherland-2548920) | Good | | | 0.8 miles | | [Early Learners Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-learners-day-nursery-2888052) | | | | 1.3 miles | | [Footprints@hattonhill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footprints-hattonhill-2567909) | Good | | | 1.4 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Footprints@netherton's Ofsted rating? Footprints@netherton was inspected on 14 January 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Footprints@netherton take? Footprints@netherton is registered with Ofsted for up to 22 children at any one time. ### Who runs Footprints@netherton? Footprints@netherton is run by First Steps Enterprise Limited, which runs 3 nurseries. ### What is the nearest station to Footprints@netherton? Old Roan is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Footprints@netherton? You can call 07852 647962 and visit firststepsenterprise.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558804) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Footprints+Netherton&query_place_id=ChIJnd-RKfEje0gRgq_SdzxPA6s) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.