# Saltney Small Steps

Saltney Small Steps is a full-day nursery at Saltney Ferry Primary School, Saltney Ferry Road Saltney Ferry, Chester, CH4 0BN, in Saltney Ferry, Flintshire. It is registered for 19 children. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri, term time only.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/saltney-small-steps-sin00012410ptxl  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Saltney Ferry Primary School, Saltney Ferry Road Saltney Ferry, Chester, CH4 0BN
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 19
- CIW service number: SIN-00012410-PTXL

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- CIW registration: Registered (Reference SIN-00012410-PTXL). Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)
- Registered places: 19 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1968582)
- Childcare Offer for Wales: Registered to deliver the Childcare Offer for Wales. Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)
- Flying Start: Flying Start childcare provider. Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)
- Early education: Delivers funded part-time early education. Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)
- Main language: English. Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)
- Who runs it: Charity (charitable incorporated organisation). Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–15:00
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: Saltney Ferry Primary School, Saltney Ferry Road Saltney Ferry, Chester, CH4 0BN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.177787,-2.945252

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Flintshire there are about 2.3 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 nurseries

| Nursery | Inspection | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Woody Wrap Around](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woody-wrap-around-sin00011315qhmp) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 11:20–17:30 | 1.0 miles |
| [Olive tree preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/olive-tree-preschool-2743796) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Early Years at Natures Nook](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-years-at-natures-nook-2839398) |  |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [St Clares Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-clares-pre-school-305317) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Ash Tree Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ash-tree-day-nursery-ey545317) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Belgrave Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/belgrave-pre-school-playgroup-304974) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Saltney Small Steps's opening hours?

Saltney Small Steps opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Saltney Small Steps open all year?

No. Saltney Small Steps is open term time only.

### How many children can Saltney Small Steps take?

Saltney Small Steps is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 19 children at any one time.

### Does Saltney Small Steps offer funded childcare?

In Wales, the Childcare Offer gives eligible working parents of 3 and 4-year-olds up to 30 hours a week of funded early education and childcare, and Flying Start funds childcare for 2-year-olds in eligible areas. CIW lists Saltney Small Steps: registered to deliver the Childcare Offer for Wales. CIW lists Saltney Small Steps: flying Start childcare provider. Ask the nursery which funded places it has.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Care Inspectorate Wales, as of 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)

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