# Stepping Stones Day Nursery Stepping Stones Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Stepping Stones Nursery, South Way, Bognor Regis, PO21 5EZ, in North Bersted, West Sussex. It is registered for 133 children. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Strong 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 2 reviews (October 2026). It is run by United Learning Trust. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-2660130 Last checked 30 October 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Stepping Stones Nursery, South Way, Bognor Regis, PO21 5EZ - Registered places: 133 - Phone: 01243 871044 - Run by: [United Learning Trust](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/united-learning-trust) - Ofsted URN: 2660130 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 6 February 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Strong 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. Inspection history: - 6 February 2026: Ofsted report card, report card - 30 April 2024: Ofsted inspection, Good Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2660130 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2021 (Reference 2660130). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2660130) - Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 6 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2660130) - Registered places: 133 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2660130) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 February 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/147170) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Stepping Stones Nursery, South Way, Bognor Regis, PO21 5EZ Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.793499,-0.693698 - Station: Bognor Regis, 0.9 miles - 9 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Adlington Gardens, under 0.1 miles - Park: Lewes Close Park, 0.3 miles - Park: Lewes Close Inner Park, 0.3 miles - Park: Amberley Green Play Park, 0.3 miles - Park: Nyewood School Field, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026. ## Places and next steps Spaces: not published yet. In West Sussex there are about 2.7 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 2 reviews (as of 30 October 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Southway Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2022) | yes | under 0.1 miles | | Nyewood CofE Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (September 2023) | | 0.3 miles | | Nyewood CofE Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | | 0.4 miles | | Bognor Regis Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | School remains Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Bartons Primary School, Bognor Regis | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | | 0.7 miles | | Bersted Green Primary School, Bognor Regis | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (October 2024) | | 0.7 miles | | South Bersted CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) | | 0.8 miles | | Edward Bryant School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2022) | | 1.0 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Little Stones Pre-School LTD T/A Primrose Cottage](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stones-pre-school-ltd-t-a-primrose-cottage-2772631) | | | | 0.3 miles | | [Happytime Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happytime-preschool-ey460787) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | | [Treasure Box Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treasure-box-nursery-2729769) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | | [Little Acorns Bersted Green](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-bersted-green-ey549361) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | | [Abc Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-day-nursery-113343) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | | [Bognor Regis Nursery School and Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bognor-regis-nursery-school-and-childrens-centre-ey287796) | Outstanding | | | 0.7 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Stepping Stones Day Nursery's Ofsted rating? Stepping Stones Day Nursery was inspected on 6 February 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong 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 Day Nursery take? Stepping Stones Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 133 children at any one time. ### Who runs Stepping Stones Day Nursery? Stepping Stones Day Nursery is run by United Learning Trust, which runs 2 nurseries. ### What is the nearest station to Stepping Stones Day Nursery? Bognor Regis is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Stepping Stones Day Nursery? You can call 01243 871044. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2660130) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stepping+Stones&query_place_id=ChIJgbFkTfisdUgRyjpysScLuLg) - 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.