# Stepping Stones

Stepping Stones is a full-day nursery at 80 lime pit lane, Stanley, WF3 4DF, in Stanley, Wakefield. It is registered for 63 children. Its Ofsted report card (May 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-2786932  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 80 lime pit lane, Stanley, WF3 4DF
- Registered places: 63
- Phone: 01924 835353
- Ofsted URN: 2786932

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 13 May 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2786932

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2024 (Reference 2786932). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2786932)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2786932)
- Registered places: 63 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2786932)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 15 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1749774)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 80 lime pit lane, Stanley, WF3 4DF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.709816,-1.477833

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 Wakefield there are about 4.7 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Grove Primary and Nursery Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2020) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (April 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Rooks Nest Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Kingsland Primary School |  | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (July 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Meadowcroft School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Newton Hill Community School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Willow Tree Private Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-willow-tree-private-nursery-2714824) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [RockandRoll Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rockandroll-daycare-2713276) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Outwood Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/outwood-pre-school-501039) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Future Einsteins](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/future-einsteins-ey383817) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Abacus Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abacus-nursery-ey337634) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Childcare @ St Swithun's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childcare-st-swithuns-ey459409) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Stepping Stones's Ofsted rating?

Stepping Stones was inspected on 13 May 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Stepping Stones take?

Stepping Stones is registered with Ofsted for up to 63 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Stepping Stones?

Outwood is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Stepping Stones?

You can call 01924 835353.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2786932)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stepping+Stones&query_place_id=ChIJOV6Vf5FneUgRJgxNvSVvnWU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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