# Footsteps Nursery

Footsteps Nursery is a sessional pre-school at The Pavillion, Denham Way, Maple Cross, WD3 9SL, in Maple Cross, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 20 children. It is run by What's Occurring Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-nursery-2870629  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Pavillion, Denham Way, Maple Cross, WD3 9SL
- Registered places: 20
- Run by: [What's Occurring Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/whats-occurring-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2870629

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2026 (Reference 2870629). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2870629)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2870629)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2870629)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Pavillion, Denham Way, Maple Cross, WD3 9SL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.623070,-0.508697

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Hornhill Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Cross Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Shepherd Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| St John Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| St Mary's Rickmansworth CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| Arnett Hills Junior Mixed and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Harefield Infant and Junior School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Robertswood School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Footsteps Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-pre-school-2870621) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Partou Shepherds Lane Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-shepherds-lane-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey410094) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 1.1 miles |
| [Berry Lane Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/berry-lane-nursery-ey297245) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 1.2 miles |
| [Meadows Early Years Practitioners](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meadows-early-years-practitioners-ey410574) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 1.5 miles |
| [Jack in the Box at Rickmansworth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-in-the-box-at-rickmansworth-2694268) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Harefield Hospital Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harefield-hospital-day-nursery-2666872) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Footsteps Nursery take?

Footsteps Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### Who runs Footsteps Nursery?

Footsteps Nursery is run by What's Occurring Ltd, which runs 8 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2870629)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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