# Footsteps Nursery Canwell

Footsteps Nursery Canwell is a full-day nursery at Old London Road, Canwell, Sutton Coldfield, B75 5SD, in Bourne Vale, Staffordshire. It is registered for 56 children. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 9 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Footsteps Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-nursery-canwell-ey442340  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Old London Road, Canwell, Sutton Coldfield, B75 5SD
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 56
- Phone: 0330 333 1080
- Website: https://footstepsnurseries.co.uk/nurseries/canwell-day-nursery-preschool
- Run by: [Footsteps Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/footsteps-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY442340

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 October 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/EY442340

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2012 (Reference EY442340). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY442340)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY442340)
- Registered places: 56 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY442340)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30

## Getting there

Address: Old London Road, Canwell, Sutton Coldfield, B75 5SD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.593825,-1.785090

- 2 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 Staffordshire there are about 3.1 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Sutton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Moor Hall Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Mere Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (May 2025) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Little Sutton Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-sutton-club-ey359419) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [The Little Sutton Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-sutton-club-228942) | Good |  | 07:45–17:45 | 1.1 miles |
| [The Little Ripley Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-ripley-day-nursery-ey481179) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 1.3 miles |
| [Ducklings Private Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-private-nursery-2643261) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [The Sanctuary Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-sanctuary-day-nursery-2783824) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.8 miles |
| [Mere Green 0-5 Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mere-green-0-5-nursery-2868902) | Report card Mar 2026 |  | 09:15–14:45 | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Footsteps Nursery Canwell's opening hours?

Footsteps Nursery Canwell opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### What is Footsteps Nursery Canwell's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Footsteps Nursery Canwell Good at its inspection on 5 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Footsteps Nursery Canwell take?

Footsteps Nursery Canwell is registered with Ofsted for up to 56 children at any one time.

### Who runs Footsteps Nursery Canwell?

Footsteps Nursery Canwell is run by Footsteps Day Nurseries Limited, which runs 12 nurseries.

### How do I contact Footsteps Nursery Canwell?

You can call 0330 333 1080 and visit footstepsnurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY442340)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Footsteps+Canwell+Nursery+%26+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJDd9djlevcEgRHy5y7ORR6Ok)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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