# Small Steps Pre-School

Small Steps Pre-School is a full-day nursery at North Kidlington School, Benmead Road, Kidlington, OX5 2DA, in Kidlington, Oxfordshire. It is registered for 26 children. It is run by Small Steps Day Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-steps-pre-school-2799668  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: North Kidlington School, Benmead Road, Kidlington, OX5 2DA
- Registered places: 26
- Run by: [Small Steps Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/small-steps-day-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2799668

## Ofsted and official records

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

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2024 (Reference 2799668). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2799668)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2799668)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2799668)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1760001)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: North Kidlington School, Benmead Road, Kidlington, OX5 2DA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.824863,-1.290545

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Park Hill Recreation Ground, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Exeter Close Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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


## 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) |  | under 0.1 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 | 0.7 miles |
| West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Edward Feild Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| William Fletcher Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Gosford Hill School | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Small Steps Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-steps-day-nursery-2578823) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Skips](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/skips-ey294341) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Robin Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/robin-preschool-ey501072) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Cygnet Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cygnet-nursery-ey541904) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Begbroke Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/begbroke-playgroup-134305) | Requires improvement |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [The Early Years Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-early-years-nursery-ey496918) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Small Steps Pre-School take?

Small Steps Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### Who runs Small Steps Pre-School?

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

### What is the nearest station to Small Steps Pre-School?

Oxford Parkway is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2799668)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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