# Derwent Stepping Stones

Derwent Stepping Stones is a full-day nursery at Derwent Stepping Stones, St. Marks Road, DERBY, DE21 6AH, in Chaddesden, Derby. It is registered for 128 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/derwent-stepping-stones-ey330097  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Derwent Stepping Stones, St. Marks Road, DERBY, DE21 6AH
- Registered places: 128
- Phone: 01332 372245
- Website: https://www.derwentsteppingstones.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY330097

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 January 2024, 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/EY330097

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2006 (Reference EY330097). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY330097)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY330097)
- Registered places: 128 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY330097)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/530596)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Derwent Stepping Stones, St. Marks Road, DERBY, DE21 6AH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.926725,-1.457826

- Station: Derby, 0.7 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Race Course Fields, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Derby there are about 3.8 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwent Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Castleward Spencer Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Castle School |  | 5–18 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Beaufort Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Roe Farm Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Giles' Spencer Academy |  | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (May 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St James' Church of England Aided Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sunny Days Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunny-days-nursery-ey484523) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [First Friends PDN](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-friends-pdn-206106) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Wonderworks preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wonderworks-preschool-2690640) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [The Orchard Garden Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-orchard-garden-private-day-nursery-ey103452) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [The Orange Tree Day Nursery @ Derby](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-orange-tree-day-nursery-derby-2826514) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Woodlands PDN](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-pdn-509204) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Derwent Stepping Stones's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Derwent Stepping Stones Good at its inspection on 11 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Derwent Stepping Stones take?

Derwent Stepping Stones is registered with Ofsted for up to 128 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Derwent Stepping Stones?

Derby is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Derwent Stepping Stones?

You can call 01332 372245 and visit www.derwentsteppingstones.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY330097)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=YMCA+Stepping+Stones+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJrUBLYgvxeUgR80Ep-XcQ6mw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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