Footsteps Fazeley Nursery & Pre-School

Unit 1 Bonehill Mews, Lichfield Street, Fazeley, Tamworth B78 3QS
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9.8 50 Reviews
Footsteps Fazeley, rated Good by Ofsted (March 2022), is a purpose-built setting with a wide range of resources and age-specific activities, promoting children's key early years skills and encouraging them to develop as individuals.

There is a focus on making sure children develop as happy and confident learners, while good nutrition is supported with fresh meals and a five-a-day policy. EYFS goals are central to progress, with quality play experiences making the most of each child's potential.

Parents are kept informed regarding their child's progress and able to discuss development with a friendly and experienced team.
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Type of Service

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

Person in charge

  • Gemma Sharp (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 24

Total Places for Children

  • 66

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Nursery fees are dependent on the age of your child and your specific childcare requirements. Funding options are available, including the government’s 30 hours funded childcare, for working families with 3-4-year-old children and we also accept the Government Tax Free Childcare Scheme and childcare vouchers.


    To request pricing and availability, please call us or visit our website.

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 parking for easy drop off/pick up.

Footsteps Fazeley Nursery & Pre-School Reviews (50)

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Footsteps Fazeley Nursery & Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.822) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Footsteps Fazeley Nursery & Pre-School has 50 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot speak highly enough of this nursery. My son is just leaving to head to school and they have absolutely helped shape him into the funny, confident, clever little boy he is today. Every staff member is so caring and takes the time to talk to you and know you and your child. The management team
is exceptional and honestly I am so sad his time has ended here. He has thrived here under their care, and I couldn't be more grateful to all the team at this fantastic facility. The building and grounds are lovely, and it's such a great space for growing and learning. Highly recommend you send your child to this nursery if you want them to be well cared for everyday.

Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Footsteps Fazeley Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you so much for your heartfelt feedback. We're delighted to hear how much your son has grown and thrived during his time with us. It's wonderful to know that the care, communication, and environment have made such a positive impact.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy has been attending Footsteps Fazeley for just over a year now and we can't praise the nursery & staff enough. All of the staff are extremely friendly and instantly made us feel at ease. In the initial weeks of him attending we were the classic anxious parents who would call to check on
him throughout the day and this was never a problem for them. Despite being busy they always took the time to update/reassure us which meant so much. Our little boys development has come on leaps and bounds since being at nursery, the activities that they do with the children make learning fun. His confidence has grown so much since being there and it is so lovely to see. We have a verbal handover each time we collect our little boy followed by a daily diary with pictures which we love because it gives us a snapshot of his day. We are so pleased that we chose Footsteps Fazeley for our little boy because, put simply, they are outstanding.

Reply from Megan Yates, Nursery Deputy Manager at Footsteps Fazeley Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your lovely words! It is amazing to hear how well your child is getting on at nursery, and it is an honour for all of us to be part of his nursery journey. Thank you!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy has been extremely happy at Footsteps Fazeley for the past 4 years. He started just as he was turning 1 and is now finishing preschool and has had a fantastic experience in all four rooms. Staff are friendly, welcoming and have built lovely relationships with him, indulging in his interests
and ensuring he feels safe. The nursery has lovely indoor and outdoor spaces which are regularly refreshed and updated to keep them interesting and exciting for the children. Staff have provided stimulating activities at each stage of his development and he loves the extra-curricular offer, particularly Forest School!

Reply from Megan Yates, Nursery Deputy Manager at Footsteps Fazeley Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! It has been lovely watching your child grow over the years, and we are so glad he has loved his time with us.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful, kind and accommodating staff.
Fazeley nursery is a beautiful environment for young children to develop and explore the world around them.
I love the location of the nursery alongside the outdoor space and activities they provide.
In a short time my daughter has grown so much and it is
so lovely to see the relationships she holds with staff members.
We are very appreciative she is a member of the Fazeley Footsteps

Reply from Megan Yates, Nursery Deputy Manager at Footsteps Fazeley Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your lovely review! We are so happy your child has made lovely relationships with the staff and is happy at our nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attends the nursery and is always happy to go, and enjoys his days there. The staff are friendly and professional, and I have the peace of mind knowing he is safe and learning new things whilst there. They continue to monitor his development, and any questions regarding his development or general
wellbeing are answered timely and dealt with professionally. The nursery itself is always clean and well presented, and I would not hesitate in recommending it to friends or colleagues.

Reply from Gemma Sharp, Nursery Manager at Footsteps Fazeley Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your review, were so glad your little one has a good time with us. Thank you for your feedback.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has attended Footsteps's Fazeley since he was 10 months old and I cannot recommend the nursery enough! My little boy has come on so much, he's grown in confidence since starting and I can see all the girls have a real passion for helping each child grow and develop. There are lots of opportunities
for both indoor and outdoor learning as well as forest school sessions and extracurricular activities. They plan activities in line with the EYFS curriculum and according to each child's interests, for example,e my little boy loves ducks and being outdoors so they took the children on a walk to go and feed the ducks! We get daily dairy updates on the app as well as pictures and regular observations and assessments! Parents are also able to upload their own observations.

Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Footsteps Fazeley Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're absolutely delighted to hear how much your little boy has grown in confidence and how much he enjoys his time at Footsteps Fazeley. Our team is truly passionate about creating a nurturing and engaging environment where every child can thrive and it's lovely to know that this shines through.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We've had a lovely experience of the viewing and onboarding process at Footsteps Fazeley. Having to be quite a rushed process on our side the staff at the nursery have been nothing but accommodating, responsive and supportive. We are under no illusion that this has helped our child settle in so well
who seems to really enjoy his days. He's already mastered some new skills in just a few short weeks and we are really glad we chose Footsteps Fazeley.

Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Footsteps Fazeley Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that your experience with the viewing and onboarding process at Footsteps Fazeley has been smooth and supportive. We understand that these transitions can sometimes feel rushed, so we're always happy to accommodate and make the process as stress-free as possible for both parents and children.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My oldest left this summer well-prepared to start school. Really impressed with how well preschool prepares the children. My youngest loves nursery, playing in forest school and getting messy. The staff are encouraging my child to talk more and learn new vocabulary. The staff are very supportive and
always willing to help where possible.

Reply from Gemma Sharp, Nursery Manager at Footsteps Fazeley Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your lovely review, I'm so happy your children are happy and content here at Footsteps Fazeley. The chef will be super happy her food is enjoyed! Thank you again.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff are so lovely and genuinely take an interest in my son. He absolutely loves going and we couldn't ask for more. He particularly loves forest school - we loves all the activities, and really given him confidence outside of nursery.

Reply from Gemma Sharp, Nursery Manager at Footsteps Fazeley Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your lovely feedback - Forest School is a super firm favourite! We love to take the children outside in all weathers, they do have lots of fun! Thank you again.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely brilliant. We have both our kids there and they love it. They respect our family choices and work alongside us. Loads of 'play to learn' activities for the kids to develop their skills, with lots of outside space, forest school and messy play. My kids love the food the chef prepares. They
always have nutritious and balanced meals. I couldn't have found a better nursery for my children.

Reply from Gemma Sharp, Nursery Manager at Footsteps Fazeley Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your fantastic review, it supports us better the nursery, and strive for excellence. The chef will be super happy that her yummy food is making children happy. Thank you again.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are really friendly and helpful. My son loves going to nursery and he can't wait to see the staff and give them a big cuddle. The staff are very knowledgeable and are helping us through potty training. The food is healthy and my son eats everything that they serve. The outdoor facilities are
also very good and the children get to play outside every day.

Reply from Gemma Sharp, Nursery Manager at Footsteps Fazeley Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your lovely feedback! It's lovely to see you making lovely bonds with the staff.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This review is not only for June but all year. Our daughter has continued to thrive in the preschool setting, and this is all down to the hard-working staff. They have brilliant relationships with the children and provide a safe, caring and stimulating setting. I do wish the owning group would invest
more into the outside facilities by providing more equipment, and updating what is there. Educational equipment would be of huge benefit.

Reply from Gemma Sharp, Nursery Manager at Footsteps Fazeley Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your review, we really appreciate your kind words.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I highly recommend Fazeley Footsteps Nursery to everyone, what has really stood out for me is how much each staff member cares about your child! From the key workers to the room seniors and even to the managers. It feels like it's not just a job to them and they really care, about your child's wellbeing
and their development which were really important to me.
My child has absolutely flourished here and has gone from strength to strength, he's learned social skills, here, he's learned to crawl, learned to eat by himself, learned motor skills such as building towers on his own, learned words here and even learned how to walk which I feel the Nursery and the staff have all aided in this and I feel his nursery experience has really helped him bloom.
My child ended up going to nursery earlier than planned being 8 months old, I honestly felt sick of the thought of not being with him but the staff made me feel so comfortable and explained everything! Very happy and definitely recommend it!

Reply from Gemma Sharp, Nursery Manager at Footsteps Fazeley Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your time reviewing us! We are so happy you and your child are settled. Thanks again!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would highly recommend the baby room. The staff are so friendly and happy. My 15-month-old granddaughter started there in February and now absolutely loves going and comes out happy nearly every day (unless she is tired!). She eats lots of different foods and continues to develop well. We love reading
the daily updates and seeing the photos of her activities. We have no worries whilst she is there. She loves the music time and singing and listening to stories with the staff. It is wonderful to see her playing and all the things she does there. She seems to really enjoy messy play too - so glad she can do it there!
Even though she is there 3 days per week we don't feel we are missing out on knowing what she is getting up to each day.
Thank you and well done everyone.

Reply from Gemma Sharp, Nursery Manager at Footsteps Fazeley Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your kind words! Its means so much you having a positive experience!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I highly recommend Footsteps Fazeley. My son (18 months) has grown in confidence since being here. He absolutely loves the forest school and the music sessions. The staff are friendly and professional.

Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Footsteps Fazeley Nursery & Pre-School

We're thrilled to hear that your son is thriving at Footsteps Fazeley! The forest school and music sessions are indeed magical, and it's wonderful to know he loves them. Our friendly and professional staff are dedicated to creating a nurturing environment. Thank you for your heartfelt recommendation!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really excellent nursery! My son really struggled with separation anxiety and they worked with us to help him get the most out of nursery. He also has allergies which they cater to really well and ensure he gets to eat as similar food to the other children as possible. I would recommend this nursery
to others.

Reply from Gemma Sharp, Nursery Manager at Footsteps Fazeley Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your lovely review! Its so nice to hear how happy you are with the care your child receives. Thank you again!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My boy absolutely loves going to nursery! The team, specifically his key care-giver have been fantastic. Communication is great, we always get a full handover when we collect so we know what kind of day he has had before the daily diary is uploaded on the portal. The kids do plenty of activities and
learn a lot! My son loves being outside and he gets plenty of this at the nursery!

Reply from Gemma Sharp, Nursery Manager at Footsteps Fazeley Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your review, it means a lot to us that you and your little one are happy and content! I'm so glad he loves to explore the garden space. Thank you again!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff is very nice and helpful with the settling in. Room is clean and spacious. They are doing lots of activities and have a good routine in place. Overall it’s a good space for the little ones to spend their day.

Reply from Gemma Sharp, Nursery Manager at Footsteps Fazeley Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your review, we really appreciate your comments.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending this nursery since 9 months old, and for a first-time mom, the girls at Fazeley Footsteps have made it such an easy process for us. She absolutely loves going to nursery, and usually waves me off at the door when I drop her off. They do so much fun stuff with the children,
as well as keeping everywhere clean (especially with the unavoidable nursery bugs). I have watched my daughter grow up so much since attending this nursery, and watching her little personality bloom!

Reply from Gemma Sharp, Nursery Manager at Footsteps Fazeley Nursery & Pre-School

That's lovely to hear, thank you for your lovely words.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Friendly welcoming staff who have all individually built and maintained a strong bond with my son. My son is coming on leaps and bounds through the activities nursery offer. Very on top of his allergies.

Reply from Gemma Sharp, Nursery Manager at Footsteps Fazeley Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for reviewing us! I'm so glad your having a lovely experience at nursery!

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.822)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.822) out of 10 for Footsteps Fazeley Nursery & Pre-School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 27 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 26 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.822 for Footsteps Fazeley Nursery & Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (296 Excellents x 5) + (12 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) + (3 Poors x 2) + (8 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 321 Ratings = 4.822

  • b) 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Footsteps Fazeley Nursery & Pre-School is based on 26 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 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 66 number of registered child places is 13.2, which has been reached with 26 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Meet the Team (2)

Gemma

Gemma Sharp

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2014

Hello, my name is Gemma, and I joined Footsteps in November 2014 as the Nursery Manager.

We are very fortunate at our nursery as we share our surroundings with a beautifully picturesque landscape and views of the Fazeley canal, and receive regular visits from the local wildlife.

I am Level 3 qualified in childcare and being a mother of three, I relate to and understand our families’ requirements at nursery, always remembering the little extras that go a long way.

My passion is childcare and working alongside my team and continuing to develop our nursery in new and exciting ways.

Our fantastic nursery and team build on the real-life environment we promote with the children, showing the true meaning of awe and wonder in their play, and supporting the children to discover new skills each day in a safe, secure, and encouraging environment.
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Megan

Megan Yates

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2019

Hello, my name is Megan, and I am the Deputy Manager at Fazeley, I have been working at Fazeley since 2019 when I started as an apprentice.

I am Level 3 qualified and have made my way up through the nursery over the years, this has given me lots of experience working with our wonderful families in all different roles. I have the lovely opportunity of working within all rooms to embed new ideas and to support the staff team in delivering the best opportunities and care to the children.

My passion is childcare and watching the children grow and learn within our setting, our experienced staff team have a wide knowledge on the EYFS and all children have the opportunity to try exciting new things, learn and thrive in our care.

We are very fortunate to be in a beautiful location, with the natural environments around us and bringing many new opportunities for our children.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Footsteps Fazeley Nursery & Pre-School

What is the Age Range of Children that Footsteps Fazeley Nursery & Pre-School accepts?

Footsteps Fazeley Nursery & Pre-School accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Footsteps Fazeley Nursery & Pre-School Open?

Footsteps Fazeley Nursery & Pre-School is open: 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.

How many Children does Footsteps Fazeley Nursery & Pre-School have capacity for?

Footsteps Fazeley Nursery & Pre-School has capacity for a total of 66 Children.

How far is Footsteps Fazeley Nursery & Pre-School to the centre of Tamworth?

1.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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