# Stepping Stones

Stepping Stones is a sessional pre-school at c/o J H Godwin, Melbourne Road, Blacon, CHESTER, CH1 5JG, in Blacon, Cheshire West and Chester. It is registered for 41 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-305344  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: c/o J H Godwin, Melbourne Road, Blacon, CHESTER, CH1 5JG
- Registered places: 41
- Phone: 01244 372446
- Website: https://www.steppingstoneschester.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 305344

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 July 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/16/305344

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1982 (Reference 305344). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305344)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305344)
- Registered places: 41 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305344)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1900954)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: c/o J H Godwin, Melbourne Road, Blacon, CHESTER, CH1 5JG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.204374,-2.933185

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Blacon Community Nature Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- 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 Cheshire West and Chester there are about 2.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J H Godwin Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| The Arches Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Dee Point Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Highfield Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Saughall All Saints Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |
| The Queen's School |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [S4YC @ Blacon Cc](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/s4yc-blacon-cc-ey557131) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Ash Tree Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ash-tree-day-nursery-ey545317) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Chester Hopscotch](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chester-hopscotch-ey244181) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Countess of Chester Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-countess-of-chester-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey491905) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Little Learners Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-nursery-school-ey490294) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Sandy Bears Saughall Forest Pre school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandy-bears-saughall-forest-pre-school-2749428) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Stepping Stones Good at its inspection on 17 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Stepping Stones take?

Stepping Stones is registered with Ofsted for up to 41 children at any one time.

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

Bache is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Stepping Stones?

You can call 01244 372446 and visit www.steppingstoneschester.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305344)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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