# Small Steps Day Nursery

Small Steps Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Kaleidoscope Childrens Centre, Exeter Close, Oxford Road, Kidlington, OX5 1AB, in Kidlington, Oxfordshire. It is registered for 29 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 2 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Small Steps Day Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-steps-day-nursery-2578823  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Kaleidoscope Childrens Centre, Exeter Close, Oxford Road, Kidlington, OX5 1AB
- Registered places: 29
- Phone: 01865 377844
- Website: https://www.smallstepsnursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Small Steps Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/small-steps-day-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2578823

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 July 2022, 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/16/2578823

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2020 (Reference 2578823). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2578823)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2578823)
- Registered places: 29 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2578823)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 August 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1254574)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Kaleidoscope Childrens Centre, Exeter Close, Oxford Road, Kidlington, OX5 1AB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.820759,-1.288390

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Exeter Close Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Park Hill Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Oxfordshire there are about 3.2 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kidlington Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (July 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Edward Feild Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| William Fletcher Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Gosford Hill School | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Small Steps Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-steps-pre-school-2799668) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Skips](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/skips-ey294341) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Robin Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/robin-preschool-ey501072) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Begbroke Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/begbroke-playgroup-134305) | Requires improvement |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Cygnet Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cygnet-nursery-ey541904) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [The Early Years Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-early-years-nursery-ey496918) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Small Steps Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 15 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Small Steps Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 29 children at any one time.

### Who runs Small Steps Day Nursery?

Small Steps Day Nursery is run by Small Steps Day Nursery Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

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

Oxford Parkway is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01865 377844 and visit www.smallstepsnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2578823)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Small+Steps+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJrdxCS5nFdkgRZTQE6FlSI6A)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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