Welcome to Footsteps Nursery & Pre-School

At Footsteps Nurseries and Pre-Schools, we provide high-quality childcare that nurtures the whole child. Through a warm, family-centred ethos and our inspiring Forest School approach, we help children grow in confidence, independence and happiness.

Our mission statement at Footsteps:

“To provide quality childcare and education with an emphasis on positive outdoor, active experiences“

Our Learning & Ethos

From tiny explorers to confident pre-schoolers, we nurture learning through play, fresh air and meaningful experiences. At Footsteps:

• Children develop physical, social, emotional and communication skills through play, stories, creative tasks and outdoor challenges
• We intentionally build early literacy and numeracy foundations through real-world exploration and playful interactions
• Our practitioners support each child’s self-esteem, curiosity and independence, valuing questions, persistence and imagination

Our child-led learning encourages curiosity, creativity and problem-solving through meaningful play experiences. Whether exploring outdoors, building dens, mixing muddy potions, creating art, storytelling or developing early maths and literacy, your child will learn through hands-on discovery in a safe and supportive environment.

Our passionate early years practitioners build strong bonds with every child, celebrating their individuality and supporting their emotional well-being and development. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, helping children develop essential life skills ready for school and beyond.

Footsteps has welcoming and flexible nursery settings in Chalfont St Peter, Bierton, Farnborough, Oving, Watermead, Maple Cross and Leighton Buzzard, each offering a homely environment where children can thrive.

What our parents say

“Footsteps is a truly amazing pre-school we would recommend to anyone. We have seen our son grow in confidence,  independence and development…”

“Thank you for creating such a lovely, welcoming and safe space that our girls just adore coming to…”

We offer 15 and 30 hour funded childcare places for eligible families, as well as flexible sessions for working parents.

Visit your local Nurseries and Pre-Schools pages to get in touch to arrange a visit.