# 1st Stepping Stones Nursery School 1st Stepping Stones Nursery School is a full-day nursery at 39 Coleridge Road, London, E17 6QX, in Central Parade, Waltham Forest. It is registered for 18 children and takes children aged 12 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/1st-stepping-stones-nursery-school-2497291 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 39 Coleridge Road, London, E17 6QX - Ages: 12 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 51 a year - Registered places: 18 - Tax-Free Childcare: yes - Phone: 020 8509 8372 - Website: http://www.1ststeppingstonesnursery.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 2497291 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 September 2021, 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/16/2497291 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2018 (Reference 2497291). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2497291) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 September 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2497291) - Registered places: 18 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2497291) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1086210) ## Fees Fees: not published yet. Nurseries in Waltham Forest that publish fees charge £56–£110.75 a day for under-2s (6 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00 - Ages: 12 months to 5 years - Weeks open: 51 a year ## Getting there Address: 39 Coleridge Road, London, E17 6QX Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.587988,-0.027882 - Station: Walthamstow Queens Road, 0.4 miles, no step-free access - Station: Walthamstow Central, 0.4 miles - Station: St James Street (London), 0.5 miles - 11 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Lloyd Park, 0.3 miles - Park: Stoneydown Park, 0.4 miles - Playground: Greenleaf Playground, 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. ## Places and next steps Spaces: not published yet. In Waltham Forest there are about 3.5 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning The nursery's website names a Montessori approach and a Play-based EYFS curriculum. At its 2021 Ofsted inspection, the overall effectiveness was Good and the quality of education was Good. - Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.1ststeppingstonesnursery.co.uk/) - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.1ststeppingstonesnursery.co.uk/) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden, regular park trips, and local outings and trips. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.1ststeppingstonesnursery.co.uk/) - Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.1ststeppingstonesnursery.co.uk/our-ethos) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.1ststeppingstonesnursery.co.uk/our-ethos) ### Care and routines - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.1ststeppingstonesnursery.co.uk/) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.1ststeppingstonesnursery.co.uk/contact-us) - Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://www.1ststeppingstonesnursery.co.uk/about-our-nursery) ### Safety At its 2021 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding was judged effective. - Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.1ststeppingstonesnursery.co.uk/) ### Getting a place Its website says parents should ask the nursery for the child registration form and information pack, then complete the registration form. The nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Greenleaf Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles | | Mission Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles | | The Winns Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Stoneydown Park School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Hillyfield Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles | | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Emmanuel Community School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (April 2024) | | 0.6 miles | | Church Hill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Sugar Plum Tree Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sugar-plum-tree-nursery-ey559068) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | under 0.1 miles | | [Early Education Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-education-centre-2590923) | Good | | 07:45–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Sugar Plum Tree Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sugar-plum-tree-nursery-ey469900) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles | | [Harvey House Nursery Beech](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harvey-house-nursery-beech-2835105) | | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Penrhyn Child Care Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/penrhyn-child-care-limited-2862073) | | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Early Buds Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-buds-nursery-ltd-2804821) | | | 09:00–15:30 | 0.4 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What are 1st Stepping Stones Nursery School's opening hours? 1st Stepping Stones Nursery School opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### Is 1st Stepping Stones Nursery School open all year? Yes, 1st Stepping Stones Nursery School is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks. ### What ages does 1st Stepping Stones Nursery School take? 1st Stepping Stones Nursery School takes children aged 12 months to 5 years. ### What is 1st Stepping Stones Nursery School's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated 1st Stepping Stones Nursery School Good at its inspection on 20 September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can 1st Stepping Stones Nursery School take? 1st Stepping Stones Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 18 children at any one time. ### Does 1st Stepping Stones Nursery School accept Tax-Free Childcare? Yes. 1st Stepping Stones Nursery School accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments. ### What approach does 1st Stepping Stones Nursery School follow? 1st Stepping Stones Nursery School's website describes its approach as: Montessori and Play-based EYFS curriculum. ### Does 1st Stepping Stones Nursery School have outdoor space? 1st Stepping Stones Nursery School lists: Own garden, Regular park trips and Local outings and trips. ### What is the nearest station to 1st Stepping Stones Nursery School? Walthamstow Queens Road is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact 1st Stepping Stones Nursery School? You can call 020 8509 8372 and visit www.1ststeppingstonesnursery.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2497291) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.1ststeppingstonesnursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.1ststeppingstonesnursery.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=1st+Stepping+Stones+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJq6r3N8MddkgRPII_Lx-JZ4w) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.