# Partou Stepping Stones Day Nursery & Pre-School

Partou Stepping Stones Day Nursery & Pre-School is a full-day nursery at 155 Whitefield Road, BRISTOL, BS5 7UB, in Speedwell, Bristol. It is registered for 38 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 11 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Little Acorns (South West) Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-stepping-stones-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey392108  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 155 Whitefield Road, BRISTOL, BS5 7UB
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 38
- Phone: 0117 965 8241
- Website: https://partou.co.uk/nurseries/stepping-stones-day-nursery-pre-school
- Run by: [Little Acorns (South West) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-acorns-south-west-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY392108

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 30 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY392108

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2009 (Reference EY392108). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY392108)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY392108)
- Registered places: 38 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY392108)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 155 Whitefield Road, BRISTOL, BS5 7UB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.469641,-2.529763

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hillfields Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Bristol there are about 3.9 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speedwell Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (November 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Chester Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Chester Park Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Briarwood School |  | 3–19 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Minerva Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Matthias Academy |  | 5–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Fishponds CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Joseph's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-josephs-pre-school-2808462) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Mama Bear's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mama-bears-day-nursery-2537802) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Rozey Days Montessori Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rozey-days-montessori-ltd-ey542396) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Orchard Lea Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-lea-nursery-limited-ey375497) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Mama Bear's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mama-bears-day-nursery-ey412950) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [K M C Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/k-m-c-preschool-ey558581) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Partou Stepping Stones Day Nursery & Pre-School's opening hours?

Partou Stepping Stones Day Nursery & Pre-School opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Partou Stepping Stones Day Nursery & Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Partou Stepping Stones Day Nursery & Pre-School was inspected on 30 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Partou Stepping Stones Day Nursery & Pre-School take?

Partou Stepping Stones Day Nursery & Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 38 children at any one time.

### Who runs Partou Stepping Stones Day Nursery & Pre-School?

Partou Stepping Stones Day Nursery & Pre-School is run by Little Acorns (South West) Limited, which runs 6 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Partou Stepping Stones Day Nursery & Pre-School?

Stapleton Road is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Partou Stepping Stones Day Nursery & Pre-School?

You can call 0117 965 8241 and visit partou.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY392108)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Partou+Stepping+Stones+Day+Nursery+%26+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJPUGn1saPcUgRYwvciaDwLVE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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