# Forest Footsteps Childcare

Forest Footsteps Childcare is a full-day nursery at 2nd Ramalley Scout Headquarters, Ramalley Lane, Chandler's Ford, EASTLEIGH, SO53 1JG, in Cuckoo Bushes, Hampshire. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/forest-footsteps-childcare-ey551545  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 2nd Ramalley Scout Headquarters, Ramalley Lane, Chandler's Ford, EASTLEIGH, SO53 1JG
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 07557 346782
- Website: https://www.forestfootstepschildcare.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY551545

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 June 2025, 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/EY551545

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2017 (Reference EY551545). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551545)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551545)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551545)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 April 2018). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1046576)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 2nd Ramalley Scout Headquarters, Ramalley Lane, Chandler's Ford, EASTLEIGH, SO53 1JG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.991435,-1.390215

- Station: Chandlers Ford, 0.6 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Vining's Copse, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Hampshire there are about 2.7 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 2 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiltingbury Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Outstanding (September 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Hiltingbury Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Chandler's Ford Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Knightwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Sherborne House School |  | 0–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Merdon Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Fryern Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School, Chandlers Ford | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little 1 Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-1-nursery-ltd-ey473794) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Delwood Kindergarten And Adventures](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-delwood-kindergarten-and-adventures-2576857) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Parkview Community Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkview-community-playgroup-ey479965) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Sherborne House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sherborne-house-nursery-2542978) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Peter Pan Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peter-pan-pre-school-ey433855) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kids2Day Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids2day-pre-school-2710985) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Forest Footsteps Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Forest Footsteps Childcare Good at its inspection on 3 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Forest Footsteps Childcare take?

Forest Footsteps Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Forest Footsteps Childcare?

Chandlers Ford is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Forest Footsteps Childcare?

You can call 07557 346782 and visit www.forestfootstepschildcare.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551545)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Forest+Footsteps+Childcare&query_place_id=ChIJNSwO21pzdEgRLxwQnylEv6Q)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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