Footsteps Cannock Nursery & Pre-School

Orbital Plaza, Bridgtown, Cannock WS11 0DQ
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  • Footsteps Cannock Nursery & Pre-School, Cannock
Footsteps Cannock Nursery & Pre-School are committed to helping each child reach their full potential, preparing them for the academic challenges of full-time education thanks to the expertise of qualified early years staff and an excellent interior for learning and play.

Rated “Good” by Ofsted in September 2025, the nursery provides a safe and secure setting where parents can rest assured that their child is being well cared for. The nursery also has an in-depth health and nutrition policy, with the aim of making care a comfortable and positive part of everyday life for both child and parent.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Kelly Boden (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 43

Total Places for Children

  • 117

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Explore the wide range of childcare funding options tailored for children aged 9 months to 4 years over on our website.
    https://footstepsnurseries.co.uk/childcare-funding

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • There is on-site car parking available for easy drop off/pick up.

Footsteps Cannock Nursery & Pre-School Reviews (84)

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Footsteps Cannock Nursery & Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.0 (9.038) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Footsteps Cannock Nursery & Pre-School has 84 reviews.

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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wow! What an amazing nursery! The management team is unreal will go above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect, and the employees are just brilliant and hard working! I was so worried about leaving my son when coming off maternity leave and they have made it so easy, they look after my son
as if he is their own child. I get updates throughout the day of everything my son has been doing by written information followed by beautiful photos of my son playing. Food is amazing all freshly homemade and different each day.
The nursery manager is brilliant and helped me so much with leaving my son at the nursery, I was told to ring up and check on him as many times as I wanted. The whole team are amazing and gives my son a lot of attention and always welcomes him in. A Brilliant nursery would never go anywhere else. I trust the Footsteps Cannock Nursery team with all my heart. My son has only done a few sessions and he already picked up crawling and saying, mama!
Reply from Kelly Boden, Nursery Manager at Footsteps Cannock Nursery & Pre-School
What a lovely review, thank you for your kind words, I am pleased to read your son is enjoying Footsteps.
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Review from Elinor W (Mother of Child) published on 14 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my son and daughter have attended Footsteps Nursery and Pre School Cannock and we have been part of the Footsteps family since 2017. I can’t fault the team there for the care they provide, the facilities they have and the professionalism of the staff. Everyone is friendly, helpful and they go above
and beyond for the children and families. Both my children have loved their time at the nursery. My son is now at school in year 1, but even when he comes on pick ups to get my daughter, everyone is pleased to see him. The manager has an excellent rapport with everyone and is always so helpful. There have been staff changes over the years and we have seen staff come and go but it has never affected the care they give the children. Supporting their open day last week, it was nice to re-visit the younger age rooms and see those staff too and all remember and talk about my children. I will be sad to end our time with Footsteps as they have been so good. I really can’t rate them highly enough.
Reply from Kelly Boden, Nursery Manager at Footsteps Cannock Nursery & Pre-School
This review is so lovely to read, thank you for your kind words this means so much to me and my team. It has been our pleasure to look after your children and we feel so privileged. Kind Regards.
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Review from Courtney G (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter absolutely loves coming to nursery. She attends the morning sessions 3-days a week and always looks forward to seeing her teachers and friends. She’s constantly trying new foods and learning new things. The facility is always clean, and you always see friendly faces.
Reply from Kelly Boden, Nursery Manager at Footsteps Cannock Nursery & Pre-School
Thank you for your lovely feedback. I am so pleased to read your daughter enjoys her time at Footsteps and you are also happy.
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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 2 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so happy with how my son has settled into the nursery at Footsteps. The staff are friendly and attentive and nothing is too much trouble. He enjoys going into the setting in the morning and always comes home with a list of activities which he has done.
Reply from Kelly Boden, Nursery Manager at Footsteps Cannock Nursery & Pre-School
Thank you for your lovely feedback, it is lovely to read your Son enjoys his time at Footsteps, and you are fully aware of all of the activities he has been joining in with at nursery.
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Review from L J (Mother of Child) published on 2 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is my second child to have attended this nursery. Across all the years I have known the nursery it has always provided excellent childcare. They offer a range of extra activities which my children have really enjoyed including forest school. Even when I have had a concern, I have been able to have
open and honest conversations with the staff. They have always been professional, and supportive and made my children's time at nursery wonderful.
Reply from Kelly Boden, Nursery Manager at Footsteps Cannock Nursery & Pre-School
Thank you for the lovely review, it is lovely to read that both of your children have attended Footsteps. Also to read that any concerns you have that my team address these with you in a professional…read more
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Review from S A (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has come on so much by being in this nursery and loves the time spent there over the past few years, he will be looking forward to when forest school is started again as this is one of the reasons for them attending this nursery as well as all the other good aspects they offer
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Review from R F (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery my son has been there for 12 months would highly recommend. The staff was very helpful and my child has made good progress whilst being at the nursery. I really enjoyed the parent stay and play so you can see how they interact in the nursery.
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Review from Amy P (Aunt of Child) published on 27 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery, really welcoming to all members of family on drop off and collection. My niece always leaves the nursery happy and full of smiles. The staff are brilliant and always able to answer and help with anything.
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Review from Nicole T (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have one child at this nursery and another on the way, that will definitely be placed here. I cannot recommend it highly enough. The staff are fantastic and go the extra mile for each child. I feel very involved in my child's care and learning. My son loves going to nursery and is never in a rush
to leave. He clearly has a bond with each staff member, making leaving him with them so easy. The rooms are large and the facilities are fantastic. It is a bit pricey, but you get what you pay for! Definitely worth it.
Reply from Kelly Boden, Nursery Manager at Footsteps Cannock Nursery & Pre-School
Lovely review to read, thank you. It is nice for you to see how well your child enjoys being at Footsteps, like you mentioned 'he is never in a rush to leave'. How lovely.
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Review from Karla H (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy started at Footsteps Nursery at quite short notice after being let down by another provider, we were lucky enough to call the day before an open day and loved it so much we cancelled all our other viewings. The manager made us right at ease and answered all of our questions. My main concern
was that our son has always coslept or been held and I didn’t want to distress him by routine changing but they were happy to rock him to sleep and managed it on his first settle in session. His keyworker is amazing and goes above and beyond every day, she lets me call and check on him whenever I need to and the bond she has with my little boy is amazing!
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Review from Gurpreet R (Mother of Child) published on 8 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
With my child being a "lockdown baby", I was extremely worried about how he would transition to nursery after having spent such a long time with me and without much interaction with others. However, from the outset, the staff at Footsteps in Cannock were extremely understanding and gave the time needed
to go through any questions/concerns I had. Since my child has been going to Footsteps, I have enjoyed watching him grow and develop. He has transformed from being shy and reserved to someone who now bubbles with confidence and always beams with joy when coming to nursery. He loves the staff there and it feels reassuring for me that my child has settled in so well; he now waves bye to me confidently before starting his day. The staff have been incredible with how they have encouraged that development. I always receive detailed feedback each time I collect my child and there are updates on the learning book on what activities/learning outcomes have been done/met.
Reply from Kelly Boden, Nursery Manager at Footsteps Cannock Nursery & Pre-School
Lovely to read your review, so rewarding to hear how you can see your son's progress from attending Footsteps. Thank you.
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Review from Kay E (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Footsteps since July 2020 and she has loved going and we have daily diary sheets that let us know what she has been up to and lots of photos that come home for us to see. Thank you team Cannock.
Reply from Kelly Boden, Nursery Manager at Footsteps Cannock Nursery & Pre-School
Thank you for your lovely review. It is lovely to read you receive lots of photos of your Daughters time at Footsteps.
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Review from Leigh H (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are all polite and very welcoming. They give you an update on what your child is doing, what they've eaten and also have an app to see your child in activities and learning. All-round really good nursery.
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Review from Amy M (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot praise Footsteps enough and would encourage any parent to send their child here. The staff are fantastic and my son has a fabulous time there. The meals are varied and he eats better at nursery than at home. They’re doing a fantastic job following all the government guidelines and I have no
concerns sending my son there. In fact, I’ve recently enrolled him in an additional day because it’s so good for him and his development.
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Review from Kate B (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started back at nursery at the start of July and I was very worried about how she would react. All the staff have been really helpful, professional and supportive, and my daughter has gone back and is loving nursery life. The staff are amazing and she has taken to them and her new room really
well. Thank you to the nursery for their regular updates during such a difficult time during covid-19, and for the staff always been so friendly, caring and approachable. Amazing nursery.
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Review from Sarah B (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A superb nursery, with fantastic staff, management and ownership. I feel better leaving my twins here than with immediate family, as I know they have the most amazing day. Each day is like they are attending a kids party, it’s magical for them. Activities and learning beyond anything you could do at
home with your child/children yourself. I had experienced an Ofsted rated “good” nursery before I brought my twins to Footsteps and the difference is worlds apart. Each member of their staff is how you would describe the nicest person ever. They are truly all incredible. I have nothing but incredible things to say about the staff and the facilities and I am quite a picky mom. Sending your child here feels like you can say you are giving you baby/child the best start to life possible and feels rewarding when sending them here for a day. Thank you to each and every one of you from reception staff, chefs, carers and the owners for fantastic support during a global pandemic.
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Review from Hayley (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We cannot praise the team at Cannock enough. Our little one has attended from 8 months old and is now in pre-school. Her journey through Footsteps Cannock has been fantastic and the staff that have supported her along the way have been amazing. She is very happy there and we look forward to her final
year at Footsteps ahead!
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Review from Lisa B (Mother of Child) published on 14 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter settled into Footsteps Nursery and Pre School (Cannock) really well and I am so pleased as a mum that she is really happy here. I would highly recommend as she has come on loads since attending, very friendly and professional.
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Review from Kay G (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy has been attending since he was in baby room. The staff are always welcoming and approachable. We went on the family trip that they organised which we all loved. We feel he has progressed well going.
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Review from Lynsey (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery, staff are friendly and welcoming and helped my child to settle into nursery. She always comes home happy and telling us about all of the fun things she has been doing and new things she has learnt. Her development has definitely been enhanced through attending this nursery.
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Current Review Score: 9.0 (9.038)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.0 (9.038) out of 10 for Footsteps Cannock Nursery & Pre-School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.1 out of 5 from 8 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.896 for Footsteps Cannock Nursery & Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (86 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 96 Ratings = 4.896
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.142 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Footsteps Cannock Nursery & Pre-School is based on 8 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 3.8
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 117 number of registered child places is 23.4. 8 Positive Reviews ÷ 23.4 = 0.342
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Toni

Toni Curran

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2019

Hello, my name is Toni, I’m the Deputy Manager here at Cannock.


I joined Footsteps in 2019 as a Senior Room Leader in preschool and then went on to be promoted to Deputy Manager in February 2022. I qualified in 2010 as a level 3 practitioner and went on to gain experience in both schools and private settings.


Our nursery builds an environment inspired by the children’s interests, making secure bonds and attachments with children. Our fantastic team ensure every child has the best experiences and enjoys their time spent at Footsteps.


The early years are what I love most, watching children learn and grow from babies through to preschool and knowing you have been a part of their learning journey is amazing!

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