# Stepping Out 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). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-out-2498480 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Holy Innocents C Of E Church, The Vicarage 192a, Selhurst Road, London, SE25 6XX - Ages: 2 years to 5 years - Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: term time only - Registered places: 30 - Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds - Tax-Free Childcare: yes - Phone: 07818 753397 - Website: http://www.steppingoutpreschool.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 2498480 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 September 2023, 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. Inspection history: - 12 September 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good - 12 October 2022: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement - 2 November 2021: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2498480 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2018 (Reference 2498480). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2498480) - Inspections on record: 3 inspections (latest 12 September 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2498480) - Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2498480) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/190028) ## Fees Funded hours: 2-year-olds. Fees: not published yet. 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 Address: Holy Innocents C Of E Church, The Vicarage 192a, Selhurst Road, London, SE25 6XX Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.397090,-0.079531 - Station: Norwood Junction, 0.2 miles, no step-free access - Station: Selhurst, 0.5 miles - Station: Harrington Road Tram Stop, 0.8 miles - 15 bus stops within 400 m - Park: South Norwood Recreation Ground, under 0.1 miles - Park: Heavers Meadow, 0.3 miles - Park: Whitehorse Meadow, 0.4 miles - Playground: South Norwood Recreation Ground, 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. ## Places and next steps Spaces: not published yet. 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. Source: ONS Census 2021. When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery ## Ratings - Google: 4.2 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### 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 curriculum (source: nursery website, https://steppingoutpreschool.co.uk/childcare-near-me-30-hours) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://steppingoutpreschool.co.uk/) ### Care and routines - Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://steppingoutpreschool.co.uk/childcare-near-me-30-hours) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://steppingoutpreschool.co.uk/) ### SEND and inclusion - SEND support (source: nursery website, https://steppingoutpreschool.co.uk/) - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://steppingoutpreschool.co.uk/) ### Safety Ofsted's 2023 inspection found safeguarding to be effective. - Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://steppingoutpreschool.co.uk/preschool-funding-explained) ### 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. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Heavers Farm Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles | | South Norwood Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) | | 0.3 miles | | St Chad's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles | | St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | | 0.4 miles | | Crosfield Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Whitehorse Manor Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Whitehorse Manor Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) | | 0.5 miles | | Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Ivy League Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ivy-league-nursery-ey456965) | Good | £100 | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles | | [Davidson Pre-School at Heavers Farm](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/davidson-pre-school-at-heavers-farm-2868559) | | | | 0.2 miles | | [Portland Bill Pre-School 2](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/portland-bill-pre-school-2-2873498) | | | 08:00–15:30 | 0.3 miles | | [The Butterfly Patch, South Norwood Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-butterfly-patch-south-norwood-hill-2526073) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles | | [Little Pumpkins Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pumpkins-nursery-ltd-ey468690) | Good | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Bambinos Day Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bambinos-day-nursery-ltd-ey399534) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### 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. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2498480) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.steppingoutpreschool.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.steppingoutpreschool.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stepping+Out+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJ2VcgCSUBdkgRwTsuzen8pw0) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.