# Footsteps Pre-School

Footsteps Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at The Annexe, Maple Cross J M I & Nursery School, Denham Way,Maple Cross, RICKMANSWORTH, WD3 9SS, in Maple Cross, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 42 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. 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-2870621  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Annexe, Maple Cross J M I & Nursery School, Denham Way,Maple Cross, RICKMANSWORTH, WD3 9SS
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 42
- Phone: 01923 710818
- Website: http://footsteps-nursery.com/maple-cross
- Run by: [What's Occurring Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/whats-occurring-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2870621

## 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 2870621). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2870621)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2870621)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2870621)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: The Annexe, Maple Cross J M I & Nursery School, Denham Way,Maple Cross, RICKMANSWORTH, WD3 9SS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.618647,-0.513011

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Hornhill Playground, 0.3 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 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Cross Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2022) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Shepherd Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Robertswood School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| St John Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Harefield Infant and Junior School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| St Mary's Rickmansworth CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| The Reach Free School | Secondary | 11–18 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Footsteps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-nursery-2870629) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Partou Shepherds Lane Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-shepherds-lane-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey410094) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 1.4 miles |
| [Meadows Early Years Practitioners](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meadows-early-years-practitioners-ey410574) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 1.5 miles |
| [Harefield Hospital Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harefield-hospital-day-nursery-2666872) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 1.5 miles |
| [Berry Lane Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/berry-lane-nursery-ey297245) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 1.6 miles |
| [Harefield Honeybees Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harefield-honeybees-day-nursery-2881409) |  |  | 09:00–18:00 | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Footsteps Pre-School opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

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

Footsteps Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### Who runs Footsteps Pre-School?

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

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

You can call 01923 710818 and visit footsteps-nursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2870621)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Footsteps+Day+Nursery+and+Preschool+Maple+Cross&query_place_id=ChIJ0V_Px51pdkgR9yXRYrTaKaM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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