# Little Footsteps Of Mattishall

Little Footsteps Of Mattishall is a full-day nursery at Dereham Road, Mattishall, Dereham, NR20 3AA, in Mattishall, Norfolk. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 11 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-footsteps-of-mattishall-2507754  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Dereham Road, Mattishall, Dereham, NR20 3AA
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01362 288220
- Website: https://www.littlefootstepsdereham.co.uk/mattishall
- Ofsted URN: 2507754

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 July 2021, 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/16/2507754

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2019 (Reference 2507754). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2507754)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 July 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2507754)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2507754)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1089743)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Dereham Road, Mattishall, Dereham, NR20 3AA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.658987,1.031960

- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Norfolk there are about 3.9 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattishall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Yaxham Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rockinghorse Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rockinghorse-daycare-ey371024) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bishy Barnabees Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bishy-barnabees-day-nursery-ey373617) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Footsteps of Dereham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-footsteps-of-dereham-ey440629) | Good |  |  | 3.7 miles |
| [William Cowper Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/william-cowper-preschool-254350) | Good |  |  | 3.8 miles |
| [Little Owls Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-owls-day-nursery-ey365260) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.8 miles |
| [Kings Park Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kings-park-pre-school-257907) | Good |  |  | 4.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Footsteps Of Mattishall's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Footsteps Of Mattishall Good at its inspection on 16 July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Footsteps Of Mattishall take?

Little Footsteps Of Mattishall is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Little Footsteps Of Mattishall?

You can call 01362 288220 and visit www.littlefootstepsdereham.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2507754)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Footsteps+of+Mattishall&query_place_id=ChIJtVMebkvZ2UcRJkUQg7t6b4g)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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