# Footsteps Childcare Centre

Footsteps Childcare Centre is a full-day nursery at The Old Sunday School, Well Street, Tywardreath, Par, PL24 2QH, in Tywardreath, Cornwall. It is registered for 42 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-childcare-centre-ey355990  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Old Sunday School, Well Street, Tywardreath, Par, PL24 2QH
- Registered places: 42
- Phone: 01726 816911
- Ofsted URN: EY355990

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 September 2023, 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/EY355990

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2007 (Reference EY355990). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY355990)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 September 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY355990)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY355990)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Old Sunday School, Well Street, Tywardreath, Par, PL24 2QH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.356934,-4.692182

- Station: Par, 0.6 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Cornwall there are about 3.4 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 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tywardreath School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Doubletrees School |  | 2–19 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy | Primary | 2–7 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Biscovey Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tywardreath Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tywardreath-pre-school-playgroup-102886) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Bright Eyes in St Blazey](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-eyes-in-st-blazey-2606469) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Par Moor Preschool and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/par-moor-preschool-and-nursery-ey473141) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Fowey Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fowey-pre-school-102809) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Luxulyan Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/luxulyan-pre-school-ey342560) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Naturally Learning Charlestown](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/naturally-learning-charlestown-ey485042) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Footsteps Childcare Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Footsteps Childcare Centre Good at its inspection on 26 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Footsteps Childcare Centre take?

Footsteps Childcare Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Footsteps Childcare Centre?

Par is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Footsteps Childcare Centre?

You can call 01726 816911.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY355990)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Footsteps&query_place_id=ChIJNdHyicdla0gRk1mw9S5SyB0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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