# Little Footsteps Explorers Nursery and Pre School

Little Footsteps Explorers Nursery and Pre School is a sessional pre-school at Leighton Buzzard Rugby Club, Leighton Road, Stanbridge, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 9HR, in Eggington, Central Bedfordshire. It is registered for 32 children. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 13 reviews (October 2026). It is run by What's Occurring Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-footsteps-explorers-nursery-and-pre-school-2870623  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Leighton Buzzard Rugby Club, Leighton Road, Stanbridge, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 9HR
- Registered places: 32
- Website: https://footsteps-nursery.com/little-footsteps-leighton-buzzard
- Run by: [What's Occurring Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/whats-occurring-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2870623

## 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 2870623). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2870623)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2870623)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2870623)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1928610)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Leighton Buzzard Rugby Club, Leighton Road, Stanbridge, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 9HR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.909765,-0.619575

- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Central Bedfordshire there are about 4.1 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 13 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanbridge Lower School | Primary | 3–9 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Leedon Lower School | Primary | 2–9 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Beaudesert Lower School | Primary | 4–9 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Clipstone Brook Lower School | Primary | 3–9 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| The Rushmere Park Academy | Primary | 2–9 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Brooklands Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Good (July 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Vandyke Upper School | Secondary | 13–18 | School remains Good (January 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Gilbert Inglefield Academy | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Early Childhood Playbus](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-childhood-playbus-ey286969) | Met |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-day-nursery-and-preschool-2637894) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Mead Open Farm Day Nursery and Activity Day Camp](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mead-open-farm-day-nursery-and-activity-day-camp-2706673) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Bumblebees Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bumblebees-pre-school-2862768) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Oscar Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oscar-club-511435) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leighton Buzzard](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-leighton-buzzard-ey561636) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Little Footsteps Explorers Nursery and Pre School take?

Little Footsteps Explorers Nursery and Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Footsteps Explorers Nursery and Pre School?

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

### How do I contact Little Footsteps Explorers Nursery and Pre School?

You can visit footsteps-nursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2870623)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Footsteps+Explorers+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJL4rUyaBRdkgRpuOgrKhAX10)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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