# Little Footsteps Nursery

Little Footsteps Nursery is a full-day nursery at 30 Columbus Ravine, SCARBOROUGH, YO12 7JT, in Scarborough, North Yorkshire. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 6 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-footsteps-nursery-ey436525  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 30 Columbus Ravine, SCARBOROUGH, YO12 7JT
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01723 360719
- Website: https://www.littlefootstepsdaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY436525

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 October 2023, 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/EY436525

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2011 (Reference EY436525). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY436525)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY436525)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY436525)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 April 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1879276)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 30 Columbus Ravine, SCARBOROUGH, YO12 7JT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.284243,-0.411478

- Station: Scarborough, 0.4 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Peasholm Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Valley Park, 0.5 miles
- Park: Royal Albert Park, 0.5 miles
- Park: Crescent Gardens, 0.5 miles
- Playground: 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.

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

## Ratings

- Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladstone Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Childhaven Community Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (February 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Friarage Community Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (January 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Barrowcliff School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| The Woodlands Academy |  | 2–16 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Springhead School |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (June 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hayleys Little Munchkins](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hayleys-little-munchkins-2673440) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [MadHatters Pre School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/madhatters-pre-school-nursery-ey444943) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Buckets & Spades Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buckets-and-spades-nursery-ey283140) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Learners Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-nursery-and-preschool-2819018) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Seedlings Nursery and Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seedlings-nursery-and-pre-school-2654390) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Dovecote Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dovecote-playgroup-ey555952) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Little Footsteps Nursery Good at its inspection on 30 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Footsteps Nursery take?

Little Footsteps Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

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

Scarborough is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Footsteps Nursery?

You can call 01723 360719 and visit www.littlefootstepsdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY436525)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Footsteps+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJWZUdlItHf0gRiI1q9US16Dc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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