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Footsteps Walmley Nursery & Pre-School

Ash Cottage, Walmley Ash Lane, Minworth, Sutton Coldfield B76 2AA
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Footsteps Walmley Nursery & Pre-School, Sutton Coldfield
Footsteps Walmley Nursery & Pre-School, Sutton Coldfield
Footsteps Walmley Nursery & Pre-School, Sutton Coldfield

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Footsteps Walmley Nursery & Pre-School, rated Good by Ofsted (May 2019), offers a bespoke environment full of character and space, complete with modern facilities.

Highly trained staff continually strive towards the development of an idyllic environment in which all children are provided with the necessary support, time and space to grow and develop their self-confidence, esteem, and independence.

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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.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Louise Humby (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 28

Total Places for Children

  • 86

Age Range

  • from 0 years 1 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

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 & Christmas

Parking

  • The nursery has on-site parking for easy drop off/pick up.

Footsteps Walmley Nursery & Pre-School Reviews (59)

9.5

Footsteps Walmley Nursery & Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.479) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Footsteps Walmley Nursery & Pre-School has 59 reviews.

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Review from Kayleighjean S (Mother of Child) published on 31 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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My son absolutely loves his nursery, and I couldn't be happier with the care he receives. The staff are truly lovely-always helpful, kind, and welcoming. Every morning he's greeted with a big smile and a cuddle, which makes such a difference to his day (and mine!). It's clear they genuinely care about the children, and the warm, nurturing atmosphere they create is wonderful to see. I'm so grateful for the support and attention they give him. Highly recommend!

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

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear how happy your son is and how welcomed you both feel each day. It means a lot to know our care and nurturing environment make such a difference.

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Review from D O (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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My little boy started in the baby room quite young and the support I have had from the Walmley team has been amazing. My baby is thriving and has developed so much in the time he has been at the nursery. I get great feedback from the app which updates throughout the day which gives me a huge sense of relief knowing what my baby is up to.

The staff have positive attitudes towards helping with an concerns i have and direct me to an further support needed when I ask. I cant praise them enough!

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

Thank you for your kind review. We're pleased to hear that your child is thriving in the baby room and that you find the app updates helpful throughout the day. It's great to know the team at Walmley has been supportive and able to help with any questions or concerns. We appreciate your feedback and your recommendation.

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Review from L E (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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Not only has my little one been made to feel welcome, is happy to go in and loves all of the activities that they do, I feel confident leaving him with the staff there.

We have built a good relationship with the team and feel confident that we can discuss anything should we need to. He enjoys the toys, the activities, the outdoor space and the varied food there and is developing so well with the time the team spend with him as well as getting to be with the other children.

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

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review. We are pleased to hear that children feel welcome, enjoy attending, and benefit from the range of activities, resources, outdoor space, and varied meals provided. It is also encouraging to know that families feel confident in the care offered and comfortable communicating with the team.

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Review from L A (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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My little boy is very happy at Footsteps. He is a real foodie and I love how varied the menu they offer is, it is rare that he doesn't eat all of the delicious food he is offered and I often see that he has gone back for seconds. The outdoor space is fantastic and I am satisfied that he is well cared for there.

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

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We're delighted to hear how happy your little boy is at Footsteps, and it's wonderful to know he enjoys our varied menu so much. We're also pleased that you value our outdoor space and feel confident in the care he receives.

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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 9 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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My daughter loves everyday at Nursery. She loves all the activities that are available everyday and has great bonds with all the staff. She has bonded with every staff member within each room which made each transition from room to room very easy for both her and me.

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

Thank you for taking the time to share this feedback. It's great to hear that your daughter enjoys her days at nursery and engages well with the activities provided. We're pleased that she has formed positive relationships with staff across all rooms, as this helps support smooth and confident transitions.

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Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 9 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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all good nursery
Staff are welcoming
My child eats well and enjoys the days he's in.
Clean and open space outdoors
Communication between families and nursery is consistent through many apps

Overall 10/10

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

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you and your child are having such a positive experience with us. Our team works hard to create a welcoming environment where children feel happy, well-supported, and excited for their day, so it means a lot to know this is shining through.

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Review from Meena N (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has just started in September as we recently moved to the area.
She was in another nursery before so I was worried she wouldn't settle in well.

She went straight into preschool, and im pleased to say she has settled in very well. Ellie, Louise and Hannah, plus all the others involved were so helpful in helping my daughter settle in. She's only been there a short while but she already loves it and enjoys coming into nursery daily! So thank you all and defos recommend this nursery to all.

Reply from Louise Humby, Manager at Footsteps Walmley Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you so much for your lovely review, we are so happy she has settled so well and she has the best times when she is here!

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Review from J G (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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My son has been with footsteps since he was 9 months old and we are now in preschool. My years of experience with the team, all members of staff had been nothing but positive. The team are attentive build amazing relationships with the kids and identify any concerns early on. They have provided guidance and support when asked and work alongside parents to ensure development is on track. My son has loved footsteps, particularly forest school which has enhanced his experience and love of the outdoors.

Reply from Louise Humby, Manager at Footsteps Walmley Nursery & Pre-School
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're pleased to hear that your son's experience at Footsteps from 9 months through preschool has been positive.

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Review from H B (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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We absolutely love this nursery! Every member of staff we've come into contact with has been lovely! My child absolutely LOVES coming to nursery and he has made lots of progress while being here, particularly with his speech!

I have only ever had one concern during the 16 months my child has attended and when I spoke to a member of staff this was dealt with promptly and has never been an issue since!

We have found and continue to find communication to be excellent with key workers and management. They are all always happy to communicate in person when you catch them at the start or end of the day and the new app they are using allows communication to be prompt throughout the day too. We love receiving the photos and videos and being able to see what he has eaten and sleep times.

Other nurseries are closer to our house but Footsteps was recommended to us so we went to view and there was no competition, we wanted our child to attend! We have already secured a place for Baby number 2!

Reply from Louise Humby, Manager at Footsteps Walmley Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, we are so happy that you chose us and we also LOVE having you as a family and are looking forward to welcoming baby no2 in the new year!

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Review from Sarah M (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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The nursery in all is very good the team are always good with my children and they are developing very well. They are meeting the needs of my child with dietry needs and the kids love going there. I think recording of food should be done until pre school as the children are unable to tell you what they have eaten witch contributed in my child having low iron levels but when i asked for this the nursery complied.

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

Thank you so much for your lovely review. Were really pleased to hear that you feel supported and that your children are developing well with us. Our team always aims to provide the best care possible, including meeting individual dietary needs, so its great to know this has made a positive difference for your family.

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Review from J W (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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Walmley Footsteps have been very warm and welcoming towards my son and our family since my son started. My son enjoys coming into nursery and thrives as each session goes on. It is very nice to see how his days have gone through looking on the app and seeing which skills have been met

Reply from Louise Humby, Manager at Footsteps Walmley Nursery & Pre-School

Thanks for your kind words and lovely review, we love having him here!

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Review from Vicky G (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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Wonderful nursery where my daughter has really thrived and loved going to. She is really going to miss all the fun, laughter and care and when she goes to school in September. The staff are amazing and it shows how much they love their job.

Reply from Louise Humby, Manager at Footsteps Walmley Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you so much for your lovely review, we are really going to miss her when she leaves - but she is so ready for school!

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Review from E O (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2025 Submitted via Website
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Since starting at Footsteps, our son and we as a family have had nothing but a positive experience. Our son loves nursery, and it's great to see him growing both in confidence and skills every week. This is down to the happy and positive environment. All the caregivers are fantastic. Everyone is friendly and it seems they have genuine care for all the children. At pickup we always get a detailed rundown of the day which we love and they are always prompt at letting us know of any key information we know to know. We also enjoy the daily diaries.

The facilities at Footsteps are brilliant. A deciding factor for us when choosing a nursery was the outdoor space. The playgrounds and forest school are something our son loves. We're really happy we chose Footsteps.

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

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! It's amazing to hear how much your son loves nursery and how he's growing in confidence and skills each week. Creating a happy, positive environment where children thrive is our top priority, and we're so glad you feel that care and dedication.

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Review from L L (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2025 Submitted via Website
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Footsteps Walmley have been amazing with my daughter. She settled in so easily and quickly and genuinely loves going on her days. The staff have built such strong bonds with her and I never worry about leaving her with any of the staff there. She does so many fun activities and the communication between the nursery and us is brilliant. Highly recommended.

Reply from Louise Humby, Manager at Footsteps Walmley Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you so much! We really appreciate your lovely kind words.

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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2025 Submitted via Website
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Amazing nursery, they have helped myself and my daughter through the SEN process the whole way through and she is now thriving, after having problems at home with her and not much support outside of nursery, they have arranged a meeting for myself to seek advice, my son also goes here and was very shy at first but has bonded so well with the staff and doesn't stop talking about it when he gets home! Overall brilliant nursery would not want my kids anywhere else!

Reply from Louise Humby, Manager at Footsteps Walmley Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your lovely review, we love having both of your children here with us - they really do brighten up our days and are doing so well!

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Review from Jade F (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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My two girls love the nursery and look forward to going in, they settled perfectly and are comfortable and have become very confident since joining.
The staff are amazing, the setting is clean and tidy and they will always do their best to suit the children’s needs.

100% best nursery in the Walmley area.

Reply from Louise Humby, Manager at Footsteps Walmley Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you so much for your lovely response, we love having both of your girls here just as much as they enjoy coming!

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Review from G M (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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My son started not long after his first birthday and has flourished with the help of the amazing team. He has now been attending for almost two years and has loved each room and staff team. Activities are always highly engaging and from experience, themes have been adapted to meet the interests of the children.
Staff have always kept us very well informed of day-to-day events and strive to give personalised details of each child’s day.
During toilet training, staff were on board, flexible and also suggested ideas to support the process.

Overall, a fantastic facility and highly recommended. Staff are clearly passionate about what they do.

Reply from Louise Humby, Manager at Footsteps Walmley Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you so much, this is so lovely to hear that you are happy with what we do for you here at Footsteps. He really has developed so well and we love having him here. Thank you.

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Review from M M (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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Sadly gone downhill. Poor parental communication and documentation. Fail to take an individualised approach or put the child’s needs first. When concerns raised told “staff don’t have time”. The food provided is also poor. There are many other better nurseries in the area. Serious previous issues were also raised by Ofsted.

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Footsteps Walmley Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your review which is important to us, and we appreciate your feedback, please do contact us at feedback@familyfirstnurseries.com so we can discuss concerns.

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Review from S I (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have nothing bad to say about this place! The staff are lovely! The actual nursery is lovely with a great outdoor space! My son has come on leaps and bounds since joining!

Reply from Louise Humby, Manager at Footsteps Walmley Nursery & Pre-School

What a lovely review, thanks for taking the time to write one, we love having you as part of our Footsteps family and enjoy watching him grow into the confident little boy he is becoming.

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Review from N A (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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We are thrilled with Footsteps. All the staff are so friendly and welcoming. We feel so at ease when dropping our son off each day. We have seen such a difference in our son's confidence and are so pleased with how well he is doing. The staff are informative each day and we feel we have positive relationships with staff as does our son. Thank you for all your hard work.

Reply from Louise Humby, Manager at Footsteps Walmley Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you so much for your lovely review, we are so pleased that you feel happy with the service we offer and we love having him here with us every week!

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Louise Humby Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2013
Louise Humby

My name is Louise Humby, and I am the Nursery Manager here at Walmley. I joined Footsteps in 2013 initially as a Manager at our Fazeley setting and bring over 22 years of experience working within early years.

I hold a Level 5 Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies and I am passionate about developing children into confident, resilient, and independent learners.

Jack Pye Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2019
Jack Pye

My name is Jack Pye, and I joined Walmley nursery as Deputy Manager in March 2019. Alongside this, I am also a Level 3 qualified Forest School Leader, offering unique experiences and opportunities for all our children through weekly forest school sessions.

I hold a BA Honours in Primary Education and started my career working in primary schools before moving into my early years.

Frequently Asked Questions about Footsteps Walmley Nursery & Pre-School

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

Footsteps Walmley Nursery & Pre-School accepts Children aged from 0 years 1 month to 5 years 0 months.

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

Footsteps Walmley 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 Walmley Nursery & Pre-School have capacity for?

Footsteps Walmley Nursery & Pre-School has capacity for a total of 86 Children.

How far is Footsteps Walmley Nursery & Pre-School to the centre of Sutton Coldfield?

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

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