# Step by step children's nursery Ltd

Step by step children's nursery Ltd is a full-day nursery at Polegate SDA Church, 7 Hailsham Road, Polegate, BN26 6NJ, in Polegate, East Sussex. It is registered for 21 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Step by Step Children's Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/step-by-step-childrens-nursery-ltd-2731598  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Polegate SDA Church, 7 Hailsham Road, Polegate, BN26 6NJ
- Registered places: 21
- Phone: 07484 741241
- Website: http://www.stepbystepchildrensnursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Step by Step Children's Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/step-by-step-childrens-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2731598

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 May 2025, 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/16/2731598

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2023 (Reference 2731598). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2731598)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2731598)
- Registered places: 21 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2731598)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1746255)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Polegate SDA Church, 7 Hailsham Road, Polegate, BN26 6NJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.824326,0.242547

- Station: Polegate, 0.2 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 East Sussex 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 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polegate Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Willingdon Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Oakwood Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Willingdon Community School | Secondary | 11–16 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Maggie's Day Nursery Polegate](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maggies-day-nursery-polegate-2798362) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Lower Willingdon Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lower-willingdon-pre-school-nursery-507915) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Poppetts Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppetts-pre-school-2899450) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Bluebell Barn Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bluebell-barn-childrens-nursery-ey302561) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Chalk Hill Pre-school and Toddler Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chalk-hill-pre-school-and-toddler-group-511229) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Stone Cross Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stone-cross-pre-school-playgroup-507910) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Step by step children's nursery Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Step by step children's nursery Ltd Good at its inspection on 29 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Step by step children's nursery Ltd take?

Step by step children's nursery Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 21 children at any one time.

### Who runs Step by step children's nursery Ltd?

Step by step children's nursery Ltd is run by Step by Step Children's Nursery Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Step by step children's nursery Ltd?

Polegate is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Step by step children's nursery Ltd?

You can call 07484 741241 and visit www.stepbystepchildrensnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2731598)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Step+By+Step+Children%27s+Nursery+Polegate&query_place_id=ChIJ34f1XQlx30cRnMWG51omB-0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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