# Footsteps Nursery Dosthill

Footsteps Nursery Dosthill is a full-day nursery at Old Hedging Lane, Dosthill, TAMWORTH, B77 1LD, in Dosthill, Staffordshire. It is registered for 55 children. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Footsteps Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-nursery-dosthill-ey234198  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Old Hedging Lane, Dosthill, TAMWORTH, B77 1LD
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 55
- Phone: 0330 333 1080
- Website: https://footstepsnurseries.co.uk/nurseries/dosthill-day-nursery-preschool
- Run by: [Footsteps Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/footsteps-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY234198

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 May 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/EY234198

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2002 (Reference EY234198). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY234198)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY234198)
- Registered places: 55 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY234198)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 March 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1496940)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30

## Getting there

Address: Old Hedging Lane, Dosthill, TAMWORTH, B77 1LD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.601242,-1.682355

- Station: Wilnecote (Staffs), 0.7 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dosthill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Heathfields Infant Academy | Primary | 5–7 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Wilnecote Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Two Gates Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Bird's Bush Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Millfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Hanbury's Farm Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Dosthill Nursery And Care Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dosthill-nursery-and-care-club-2548235) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Dosthill Park Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dosthill-park-pre-school-playgroup-218132) | Good |  | 09:00–16:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Heathfields Nursery And Care Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heathfields-nursery-and-care-club-2567910) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [St Gabriel's Early Years Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-gabriels-early-years-group-218233) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Little Scallywags Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-scallywags-day-nursery-ey497346) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.1 miles |
| [Fazeley Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fazeley-pre-school-218143) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

Ofsted rated Footsteps Nursery Dosthill Good at its inspection on 16 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Footsteps Nursery Dosthill is registered with Ofsted for up to 55 children at any one time.

### Who runs Footsteps Nursery Dosthill?

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

### What is the nearest station to Footsteps Nursery Dosthill?

Wilnecote (Staffs) is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Footsteps Nursery Dosthill?

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/EY234198)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Footsteps+Dosthill+Nursery+%26+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJl3hcEwGscEgRZBWv-tCV08Q)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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