# Stepping Stones Childcare Limited

Stepping Stones Childcare Limited is a full-day nursery at Holy Trinity Church Hall, 4 Holloway Road, London, E11 4LD, in Temple Mills, Waltham Forest. It is registered for 30 children and takes children aged 6 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-childcare-limited-2718899  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Holy Trinity Church Hall, 4 Holloway Road, London, E11 4LD
- Ages: 6 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 020 8555 2473
- Website: http://steppingstoneschildcare-eastlondon.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2718899

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 June 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/16/2718899

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2023 (Reference 2718899). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2718899)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2718899)
- 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/16/2718899)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/735390)

## Fees

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Waltham Forest that publish fees charge £56–£110.75 a day for under-2s (6 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 6 months to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: Holy Trinity Church Hall, 4 Holloway Road, London, E11 4LD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.557122,0.004379

- Station: Leyton, 0.4 miles
- Station: Leytonstone High Road, 0.5 miles
- Station: Maryland, 0.8 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Langthorne Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Jubilee Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Cathall Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: Linear Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Chandos Road Open Space, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 Waltham Forest there are about 3.5 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 1 review (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery uses a play-based EYFS curriculum and a school readiness programme. The Ofsted inspection in 2025 rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good. Its website names an inclusive setting as the support it offers.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://steppingstoneschildcare-eastlondon.co.uk/curriculum)
- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://steppingstoneschildcare-eastlondon.co.uk/our-learning-community)

### Food

Its website says breakfast is provided.

- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://steppingstoneschildcare-eastlondon.co.uk/childcare-programme)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://steppingstoneschildcare-eastlondon.co.uk/our-learning-community)

### Settling in

Its website says gentle settling visits are offered, giving the child time to build relationships with new staff, with clear communication with families during the transition. It also lists settling-in sessions among its care details.

- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://steppingstoneschildcare-eastlondon.co.uk/our-learning-community)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://steppingstoneschildcare-eastlondon.co.uk/our-learning-community)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2025 inspection found safeguarding to be effective.

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://steppingstoneschildcare-eastlondon.co.uk/our-learning-community)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Jenny Hammond Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Mayville Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Downsell Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Acacia Nursery | Nursery | 2–5 | Outstanding (June 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Buxton School | All-through | 3–16 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Maryland Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Newport School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Davies Lane Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [N Family Club Leytonstone](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-leytonstone-2781177) | Requires improvement |  | 07:00–19:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Leytonstone.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tendercubs-preschool-and-day-nursery-leytonstone-2794604) |  |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Busy Angels Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-angels-day-nursery-2669311) | Report card Mar 2026 |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [The Arches Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-arches-nursery-2665164) | Good | £114.76 | 08:00–17:45 | 0.5 miles |
| [Happy Niños Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-ninos-day-nursery-2729587) | Good | £70 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Morning Glory Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/morning-glory-pre-school-ey450601) | Report card Jan 2026 |  | 08:30–15:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Stepping Stones Childcare Limited's opening hours?

Stepping Stones Childcare Limited opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Stepping Stones Childcare Limited take?

Stepping Stones Childcare Limited takes children aged 6 months to 5 years.

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

Ofsted rated Stepping Stones Childcare Limited Good at its inspection on 19 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Stepping Stones Childcare Limited take?

Stepping Stones Childcare Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What approach does Stepping Stones Childcare Limited follow?

Stepping Stones Childcare Limited's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and School readiness programme.

### Does Stepping Stones Childcare Limited have outdoor space?

Stepping Stones Childcare Limited lists: Own garden.

### Does Stepping Stones Childcare Limited support children with SEND?

Stepping Stones Childcare Limited lists: Inclusive setting.

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

Leyton is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Stepping Stones Childcare Limited?

You can call 020 8555 2473 and visit steppingstoneschildcare-eastlondon.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2718899)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (steppingstoneschildcare-eastlondon.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://steppingstoneschildcare-eastlondon.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stepping+Stones+Childcare+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJ0xgus7-n2EcRuwttcmJ-d2I)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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