# Childcare @ Stepping Stones

Childcare @ Stepping Stones is a full-day nursery at 9a George Street West, LUTON, LU1 2BW, in Luton. It is registered for 15 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childcare-stepping-stones-ey435517  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 9a George Street West, LUTON, LU1 2BW
- Registered places: 15
- Ofsted URN: EY435517

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 April 2023, 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/EY435517

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2011 (Reference EY435517). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY435517)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY435517)
- Registered places: 15 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY435517)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 9a George Street West, LUTON, LU1 2BW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.877891,-0.416931

- Station: Luton, 0.3 miles
- Station: Luton Airport Parkway, 1.0 miles
- 30 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hat Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Brantwood Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Manor Road Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Manor Road Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: The Moor, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Luton there are about 4.5 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Street Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Rothesay Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Hillborough Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Hillborough Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Tennyson Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Oakwood Primary School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Dallow Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Matthew's Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Pumpkin Lane Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pumpkin-lane-day-nursery-limited-2864306) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Home2home Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/home2home-nursery-2515535) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Mall Nursery and Creche](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-mall-nursery-and-creche-105261) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Magic Sparks Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/magic-sparks-nursery-2617851) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Mini Stars Childcare LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-stars-childcare-ltd-ey396927) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Mini Steps Daycare Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-steps-daycare-nursery-2668585) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Childcare @ Stepping Stones's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Childcare @ Stepping Stones Good at its inspection on 24 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Childcare @ Stepping Stones take?

Childcare @ Stepping Stones is registered with Ofsted for up to 15 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Childcare @ Stepping Stones?

Luton is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY435517)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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