# Little Steps Preschool

Little Steps Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Blaby Methodist Church, Winchester Road, Blaby, LEICESTER, LE8 4HL, in Blaby, Leicestershire. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-steps-preschool-2637065  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Blaby Methodist Church, Winchester Road, Blaby, LEICESTER, LE8 4HL
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 07919 910194
- Website: https://www.littlesteps-preschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2637065

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2637065

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2021 (Reference 2637065). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2637065)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2637065)
- 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/16/2637065)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 December 2021). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1374110)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Blaby Methodist Church, Winchester Road, Blaby, LEICESTER, LE8 4HL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.567481,-1.159190

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Oakfield Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: The Crescent Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Bouskell Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Leicestershire there are about 2.6 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foxfields Academy |  | 4–16 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Blaby Stokes Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (April 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone | Primary | 5–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Badgerbrook Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Greenfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Parkland Primary School South Wigston | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Glen Hills Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees at Blaby](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-blaby-ey388572) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Daisy Chain Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-childrens-nursery-ey391861) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Blaby Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blaby-pre-school-ey438937) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Hunny Bear Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-hunny-bear-day-nursery-ey473466) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Play Days Academy](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-days-academy-ey537182) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Daisy Chain Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-childrens-nursery-2835341) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Steps Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Steps Preschool Good at its inspection on 7 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Steps Preschool take?

Little Steps Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Steps Preschool?

South Wigston is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Steps Preschool?

You can call 07919 910194 and visit www.littlesteps-preschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2637065)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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