# Footsteps Nursery

Footsteps Nursery is a full-day nursery at Minto Centre, Nilsson Drive, Workington, CA14 5BD, in Westfield, Cumberland. It is registered for 108 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 2.8 from 6 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-nursery-ey273087  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Minto Centre, Nilsson Drive, Workington, CA14 5BD
- Registered places: 108
- Phone: 01900 872011
- Website: https://www.footstepsnurseryworkington.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY273087

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 October 2024, 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/EY273087

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2004 (Reference EY273087). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY273087)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY273087)
- Registered places: 108 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY273087)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Minto Centre, Nilsson Drive, Workington, CA14 5BD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.627811,-3.554152

- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 2.8 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Nursery and Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Victoria Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Victoria Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (January 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Ashfield Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Beckstone Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Ashfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement (July 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Stars (Workington) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-workington-limited-ey362567) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Toddler Town Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toddler-town-nursery-ltd-ey269963) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Learning Land Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/learning-land-nursery-2877338) |  |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Poppies Child Care (Cumbria) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppies-child-care-cumbria-ltd-ey489601) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Happy Hours Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-hours-private-day-nursery-317375) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Happy Hours Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-hours-private-day-nursery-ey277855) | Good |  |  | 3.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Footsteps Nursery Good at its inspection on 25 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Footsteps Nursery take?

Footsteps Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 108 children at any one time.

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

Harrington is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Footsteps Nursery?

You can call 01900 872011 and visit www.footstepsnurseryworkington.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY273087)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Footsteps+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJpQIEjhQsY0gRyIVe9rqGpcc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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