# The Cromwell Road Day Nursery and Pre-School

The Cromwell Road Day Nursery and Pre-School is a full-day nursery at 44 Cromwell Road, HOVE, BN3 3ER, in Hove, Brighton and Hove. It is registered for 65 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.1 from 9 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Footsteps Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cromwell-road-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey395529  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 44 Cromwell Road, HOVE, BN3 3ER
- Registered places: 65
- Phone: 01273 779034
- Website: http://footstepsdaynursery.com/
- Run by: [Footsteps Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/footsteps-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY395529

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 March 2023, 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/EY395529

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2009 (Reference EY395529). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY395529)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY395529)
- Registered places: 65 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY395529)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/207681)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 44 Cromwell Road, HOVE, BN3 3ER

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.832736,-0.163415

- Station: Hove, 0.4 miles
- Station: Aldrington, 0.9 miles
- Station: Preston Park, 1.0 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St Ann's Well Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Dyke Road Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Palmeira Square, 0.4 miles
- Park: Palmeira Square, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Brighton and Hove there are about 2.2 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: 4.1 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Montessori Place |  | 1–18 |  | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Brunswick Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Windlesham School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Brighton Girls GDST |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Stanford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Montessori Place](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-montessori-place-ey428014) | Outstanding |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Magnolia Tree Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/magnolia-tree-day-nursery-and-preschool-2846893) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Hove Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-hove-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey494565) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Each Peach Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/each-peach-childcare-ey457214) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Robins Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/robins-nursery-school-2864923) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Jeanne Saunders Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jeanne-saunders-centre-2805390) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Cromwell Road Day Nursery and Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Cromwell Road Day Nursery and Pre-School Good at its inspection on 23 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Cromwell Road Day Nursery and Pre-School take?

The Cromwell Road Day Nursery and Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 65 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Cromwell Road Day Nursery and Pre-School?

The Cromwell Road Day Nursery and Pre-School is run by Footsteps Childcare Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Cromwell Road Day Nursery and Pre-School?

Hove is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Cromwell Road Day Nursery and Pre-School?

You can call 01273 779034 and visit footstepsdaynursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY395529)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cromwell+Road+Day+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJgcLbAUOFdUgR13NYwrpD1Uc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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