# Footsteps Pre School

Footsteps Pre School is a sessional pre-school at Watermead Village Hall, The Piazza, AYLESBURY, HP19 0FU, in Watermead, Buckinghamshire. It is registered for 28 children. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by What's Occurring Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-pre-school-2870620  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Watermead Village Hall, The Piazza, AYLESBURY, HP19 0FU
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 07865 945297
- Website: https://footsteps-nursery.com/watermead
- Run by: [What's Occurring Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/whats-occurring-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2870620

## 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 2870620). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2870620)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2870620)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2870620)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Watermead Village Hall, The Piazza, AYLESBURY, HP19 0FU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.833430,-0.811992

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Riverside Walk Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Colonel Grantham Avenue Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Meadowcroft Open Space Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Buckinghamshire there are about 2.6 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 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham Park Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Elmhurst School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Louis Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Haydon Abbey School and Pre-School | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (February 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| The Buckinghamshire Primary Pupil Referral Unit |  | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| The Pace Centre |  | 3–16 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| Bierton Church of England Combined School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Thomas Hickman School | Primary | 2–11 | Improved significantly (February 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Inc Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-inc-day-nursery-2895917) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Big Top Buckingham Park Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/big-top-buckingham-park-ltd-2692307) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Aktiva Elmhurst Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aktiva-elmhurst-pre-school-2647008) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Aylesbury Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aylesbury-club-2597617) | Met |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Meadowcroft Munchkins](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meadowcroft-munchkins-ey400415) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Child First Aylesbury Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/child-first-aylesbury-pre-school-2579661) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Footsteps Pre School take?

Footsteps Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### Who runs Footsteps Pre School?

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

### What is the nearest station to Footsteps Pre School?

Aylesbury is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Footsteps Pre School?

You can call 07865 945297 and visit footsteps-nursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2870620)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Footsteps+Preschool+Watermead&query_place_id=ChIJi8vwlZz3dkgRLt5duwyeFYk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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