Full-day nursery in South Norwood, Croydon
Stepping Out
Holy Innocents C Of E Church, The Vicarage 192a, Selhurst Road, London, SE25 6XX · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Good
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since October 2018Reference 2498480Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record3 inspectionslatest 12 September 2023Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places30 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 17 September 2026Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Inspection history (3)
Fees
Funded hours: 2-year-olds
Fees: not published yet
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Nurseries in Croydon that publish fees charge £75–£125 a day for under-2s (8 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 09:00–15:00
- Ages
- 2 years to 5 years
- Weeks open
- Term time only
Getting there
Holy Innocents C Of E Church, The Vicarage 192a, Selhurst Road, London, SE25 6XX · More nurseries in SE25
Stations
- Norwood JunctionNo step-free access4 min walk · 0.2 miles
- Selhurst13 min walk · 0.5 miles
- Harrington Road Tram Stop20 min walk · 0.8 miles
Buses
15 bus stops within 400 m, including Russell Court, Selhurst Road / Park Road and South Norwood Clock Tower.
Parks and playgrounds
- South Norwood Recreation Ground1 min walk
- Heavers Meadow7 min walk
- Whitehorse Meadow9 min walk
- South Norwood Recreation Ground playground4 min walk
- Playground5 min walk
- Playground10 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
In Croydon 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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Stepping Out is a full-day nursery at Holy Innocents C Of E Church, The Vicarage 192a, Selhurst Road, London, SE25 6XX, in South Norwood, Croydon. It is registered for 30 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 6 reviews (November 2026).
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
The nursery follows a play-based EYFS curriculum, according to its website. Ofsted's 2023 inspection graded overall effectiveness as Good and quality of education as Good. Its website names SEND support and an inclusive setting.
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Term-time onlySource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- SEND supportSource: nursery website
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Safety
Ofsted's 2023 inspection found safeguarding to be effective.
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Getting a place
According to its website, parents register interest by phone, callback request or email, and are then sent an application form to return by the term before their child starts. Families are then invited to book a visit to meet staff and see the preschool. The nursery accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds and Tax-Free Childcare.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stepping OutThis nursery | Good | not shared yet | 09:00–15:00 | 2–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Ivy League NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | £100 | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | under 0.1 miles |
| Davidson Pre-School at Heavers FarmSessional pre-school | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| Portland Bill Pre-School 2Sessional pre-school | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 08:00–15:30 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| The Butterfly Patch, South Norwood HillFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | from 3 mo | 0.3 miles |
| Little Pumpkins Nursery LtdFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.4 miles |
| Bambinos Day Nursery LTDFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in South Norwood9
- All nurseries in Croydon160
- All nurseries in SE2514
- Nurseries near Norwood Junction station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Heavers Farm Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected June 2023 0.3 miles
- South Norwood Primary Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Goodinspected January 2023 0.3 miles
- St Chad's Catholic Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected January 2024 0.3 miles
- St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected March 2023 0.4 miles
- Crosfield Nursery School Nurseryages 2–5has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected May 2024 0.4 miles
- Whitehorse Manor Infant School Primaryages 3–7has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected March 2024 0.5 miles
- Whitehorse Manor Junior School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: Report cardinspected June 2026 0.5 miles
- Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre Nurseryages 2–5has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected January 2024 0.7 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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Does Stepping Out take funded 2-year-olds?
Yes. Stepping Out offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.
What are Stepping Out's opening hours?
Stepping Out opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri.
Is Stepping Out open all year?
No. Stepping Out is open term time only.
What ages does Stepping Out take?
Stepping Out takes children aged 2 years to 5 years.
What is Stepping Out's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Stepping Out Good at its inspection on 12 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Stepping Out take?
Stepping Out is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.
Does Stepping Out accept Tax-Free Childcare?
Yes. Stepping Out accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.
What approach does Stepping Out follow?
Stepping Out's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.
Does Stepping Out have outdoor space?
Stepping Out lists: Own garden.
Does Stepping Out support children with SEND?
Stepping Out lists: SEND support and Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to Stepping Out?
Norwood Junction is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Stepping Out?
You can call 07818 753397 and visit www.steppingoutpreschool.co.uk.
Tools for parents in Croydon
- Childcare cost calculatorMonthly cost with funded hours
- Funded hours checkerWhich schemes you qualify for
- Funded hours start dateWhen your child's hours begin
- Tax-Free Childcare calculatorThe 20% top-up on your bill
- Visit checklist for this nurseryPrintable questions, pre-filled
- Cost of nursery in CroydonFees by age in Croydon
About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.steppingoutpreschool.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
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- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Read reviews on Google
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2498480 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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