# Precious Steps Pre-School Ltd

Precious Steps Pre-School Ltd is a sessional pre-school at Sedgwick Road, Bishopstoke, Eastleigh, SO50 6FH, in Bishopstoke, Hampshire. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/precious-steps-pre-school-ltd-ey555985  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Sedgwick Road, Bishopstoke, Eastleigh, SO50 6FH
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 07941 367531
- Website: https://www.precioussteps.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY555985

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 14 October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555985

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2018 (Reference EY555985). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555985)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 October 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555985)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555985)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 September 2015). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/804789)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Sedgwick Road, Bishopstoke, Eastleigh, SO50 6FH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.972602,-1.333761

- Station: Eastleigh, 0.7 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Glebe Meadow, 0.1 miles
- Park: Bishopstoke Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: Sewall Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Sewall Drive Park, 0.4 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 Hampshire there are about 2.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Stoke Park Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Shakespeare Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Shakespeare Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (April 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Norwood Primary & Pre-School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| The Crescent Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Cherbourg Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| The King's School |  | 4–16 |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Wisp Bishopstoke](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wisp-bishopstoke-2610807) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Robins Nest Community Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/robins-nest-community-preschool-2690788) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Hopscotch Day Nursery Eastleigh](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-day-nursery-eastleigh-2622052) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Delwood Eastleigh Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-delwood-eastleigh-day-nursery-and-preschool-2786186) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [First Friends Day Nursery - Eastleigh](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-friends-day-nursery-eastleigh-ey558651) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Crestwood Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crestwood-pre-school-109941) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Precious Steps Pre-School Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Precious Steps Pre-School Ltd Outstanding at its inspection on 14 October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Precious Steps Pre-School Ltd take?

Precious Steps Pre-School Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Precious Steps Pre-School Ltd?

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

### How do I contact Precious Steps Pre-School Ltd?

You can call 07941 367531 and visit www.precioussteps.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555985)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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