# Little Steps Day Nursery

Little Steps Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 1 Lancaster Road, St. Albans, AL1 4EP, in Bernards Heath, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 52 children. It opens 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-steps-day-nursery-2664083  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1 Lancaster Road, St. Albans, AL1 4EP
- Opening hours: 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 52
- Phone: 01727 856651
- Website: http://www.little-steps.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2664083

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 March 2024, 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/16/2664083

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2021 (Reference 2664083). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2664083)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2664083)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2664083)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1715116)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:45–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 1 Lancaster Road, St. Albans, AL1 4EP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.758877,-0.324303

- Station: St Albans City, 0.6 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Clarence Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: The Woods, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 2 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Albans High School for Girls |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Maple Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Bernards Heath Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (December 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Heathlands School |  | 3–18 | School remains Outstanding (February 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Alban City School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Fleetville Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Saviours Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-saviours-pre-school-123588) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Grasshoppers Day Nursery (St Albans)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grasshoppers-day-nursery-st-albans-ey459397) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Wainscot House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wainscot-house-day-nursery-123574) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Brock House Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brock-house-nursery-school-ey234600) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Twinkle Stars Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twinkle-stars-montessori-nursery-2809636) | Report card May 2026 |  | 07:30–19:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Robins Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-robins-pre-school-ey544506) | Report card Nov 2025 |  | 08:30–15:15 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Little Steps Day Nursery's opening hours?

Little Steps Day Nursery opens 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Little Steps Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Steps Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 28 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Steps Day Nursery take?

Little Steps Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Steps Day Nursery?

St Albans City is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Steps Day Nursery?

You can call 01727 856651 and visit www.little-steps.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2664083)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Steps+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ-5VyntE-dkgRtGTwtOHD7CU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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