# PCC St Stephen's - STEPS

PCC St Stephen's - STEPS is a sessional pre-school at 37 Waterloo Road, Tonbridge, TN9 2SW, in Tonbridge, Kent. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pcc-st-stephens-steps-956291  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 37 Waterloo Road, Tonbridge, TN9 2SW
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 01732 363642
- Website: https://www.stepspreschool.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 956291

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 November 2022, 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/16/956291

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1979 (Reference 956291). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/956291)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/956291)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/956291)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 37 Waterloo Road, Tonbridge, TN9 2SW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.190581,0.268642

- Station: Tonbridge, 0.1 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Tonbridge Castle, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground at Tonbridge Racecource Sportsground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Kent there are about 3.2 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 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex Road Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Royal Rise Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Slade Primary School and Attached Unit for Children with Hearing Impairment | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Nexus Foundation Special School |  | 2–19 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Hilden Grange School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Hilden Oaks Preparatory School and Nursery |  | 0–11 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Bishop Chavasse Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Somerhill |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Happy Days Nursery and Pre-School Tonbridge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-nursery-and-pre-school-tonbridge-ey490184) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Oaklands Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oaklands-nursery-2522422) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Tonbridge Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-tonbridge-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey492299) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Tots Teachers Preschool 3](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tots-teachers-preschool-3-2595658) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Play 'n Grow Childcare Ltd - Angel Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-n-grow-childcare-ltd-angel-centre-2813792) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Littleview Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/littleview-day-nursery-ey242689) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is PCC St Stephen's - STEPS's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated PCC St Stephen's - STEPS Good at its inspection on 14 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can PCC St Stephen's - STEPS take?

PCC St Stephen's - STEPS is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to PCC St Stephen's - STEPS?

Tonbridge is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact PCC St Stephen's - STEPS?

You can call 01732 363642 and visit www.stepspreschool.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/956291)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Steps+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJBWPHwk9P30cROjwQoQP16Zs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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