# Footsteps Nursery & Pre-School

Footsteps Nursery & Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Foster Road, Boxmoor, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP1 1EL, in Boxmoor, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 30 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 18 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Footsteps Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-nursery-and-pre-school-ey485480  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Foster Road, Boxmoor, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP1 1EL
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01442 244565
- Website: http://www.footstepsnursery.com/
- Run by: [Footsteps Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/footsteps-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY485480

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 31 March 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/EY485480

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2015 (Reference EY485480). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485480)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485480)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485480)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 18 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/202405)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Foster Road, Boxmoor, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP1 1EL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.745408,-0.487550

- Station: Hemel Hempstead, 0.3 miles
- 18 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Station Moor, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Blackbirds Moor, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Fishery Moor, 0.2 miles
- Park: Heath Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Lower Roughdown Common, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Wharf Road 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 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 18 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boxmoor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Rose's Catholic Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Heath Lane Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| South Hill Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Pixies Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Oakleaf Primary | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Lockers Park School |  | 5–14 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Micklem Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Flower Pots Day Nursery (Boxmoor)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flower-pots-day-nursery-boxmoor-2579687) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Boxmoor Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/boxmoor-pre-school-129332) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Flower Pots Day Nursery (Chaulden)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flower-pots-day-nursery-chaulden-2713160) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Boxmoor Hall Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/boxmoor-hall-pre-school-ey289559) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Lime Grove Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lime-grove-day-nursery-129362) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Young Discoverers Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/young-discoverers-pre-school-ey337160) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Footsteps Nursery & Pre-School's opening hours?

Footsteps Nursery & Pre-School opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Footsteps Nursery & Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Footsteps Nursery & Pre-School Good at its inspection on 31 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Footsteps Nursery & Pre-School take?

Footsteps Nursery & Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Who runs Footsteps Nursery & Pre-School?

Footsteps Nursery & Pre-School is run by Footsteps Nursery Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Footsteps Nursery & Pre-School?

Hemel Hempstead is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Footsteps Nursery & Pre-School?

You can call 01442 244565 and visit www.footstepsnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485480)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Footsteps+Nursery+%26+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJFXTPAehDdkgRMSwrE7RlWy8)
- 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.