# Footsteps 123 LTD

Footsteps 123 LTD is a full-day nursery at Jimmy Macs Activity Centre, Jim McDonald Centre, McDonald Court, High View, Hatfield, AL10 8HR, in South Hatfield, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 61 children. It opens 08:00–17:30, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 6 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-123-ltd-2755737  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Jimmy Macs Activity Centre, Jim McDonald Centre, McDonald Court, High View, Hatfield, AL10 8HR
- Opening hours: 08:00–17:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 61
- Phone: 01707 707936
- Website: http://footsteps123nursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2755737

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 16 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2755737

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2023 (Reference 2755737). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2755737)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2755737)
- Registered places: 61 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2755737)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–17:30

## Getting there

Address: Jimmy Macs Activity Centre, Jim McDonald Centre, McDonald Court, High View, Hatfield, AL10 8HR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.748683,-0.233038

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Campus Accommodation Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: Acacia Street Recreation Area, 0.2 miles
- Park: Redhall Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Millwards Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Angerland Common, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 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 Hertfordshire there are about 2.9 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: 4.2 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Havilland Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Oak View Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Southfield School |  | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Hatfield Community Free School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England VA Primary School, Welham Green | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (March 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Countess Anne Church of England School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Colney Heath Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [De Havilland Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/de-havilland-pre-school-ey551825) | Good |  | 08:30–17:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Apple Daycare Ltd (Oxlease House)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-daycare-ltd-oxlease-house-2628731) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Lions Pre-School & Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lions-pre-school-and-nursery-ey484159) | Good |  | 09:15–15:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [University Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/university-day-nursery-ey378136) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Squirrels Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-day-nursery-ey450036) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Brightside Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brightside-preschool-2709452) | Good |  | 08:50–14:50 | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Footsteps 123 LTD's opening hours?

Footsteps 123 LTD opens 08:00–17:30, Mon–Fri.

### What is Footsteps 123 LTD's Ofsted rating?

Footsteps 123 LTD was inspected on 16 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Footsteps 123 LTD take?

Footsteps 123 LTD is registered with Ofsted for up to 61 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Footsteps 123 LTD?

Welham Green is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Footsteps 123 LTD?

You can call 01707 707936 and visit footsteps123nursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2755737)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Footsteps+123+nursery&query_place_id=ChIJVZ3cvXQ9dkgRzJHo2AjFpGI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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