# Little Steps (Higham Ferrers) Ltd

Little Steps (Higham Ferrers) Ltd is a full-day nursery at 5-7 College Street, Higham Ferrers, RUSHDEN, NN10 8DX, in Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire. It is registered for 99 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-steps-higham-ferrers-ltd-ey378109  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 5-7 College Street, Higham Ferrers, RUSHDEN, NN10 8DX
- Registered places: 99
- Phone: 01933 357400
- Website: http://www.littlesteps-nursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY378109

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 22 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY378109

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2008 (Reference EY378109). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY378109)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY378109)
- Registered places: 99 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY378109)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 5-7 College Street, Higham Ferrers, RUSHDEN, NN10 8DX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.307459,-0.592978

- 30 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Higham Ferrers Riverside Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 North Northamptonshire there are about 3.5 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 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higham Ferrers Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement (January 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (February 2020) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Henry Chichele Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (December 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Denfield Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Alfred Lord Tennyson School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Newton Road School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (January 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Irthlingborough Nursery and Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Irthlingborough Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Jack And Jill Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-jack-and-jill-day-nursery-ltd-ey473336) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Tots and Juniors](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tots-and-juniors-ey368562) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Rhymetime Rushden](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rhymetime-rushden-ey320449) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-day-nursery-and-preschool-2637899) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Rushden Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rushden-day-nursery-ey433301) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Blossoms Day Nursery and The Hive](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossoms-day-nursery-and-the-hive-ey495028) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Steps (Higham Ferrers) Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Steps (Higham Ferrers) Ltd Outstanding at its inspection on 22 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Steps (Higham Ferrers) Ltd take?

Little Steps (Higham Ferrers) Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 99 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Little Steps (Higham Ferrers) Ltd?

You can call 01933 357400 and visit www.littlesteps-nursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY378109)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Steps&query_place_id=ChIJYb2ExC-jd0gR52w2sjOTB3c)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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