# Stepping Stones Day Nursery

Stepping Stones Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 168 Bramhall Moor Lane, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 5BA, in Bramhall Moor, Stockport. It is registered for 57 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.9 from 11 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Network Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-2674829  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 168 Bramhall Moor Lane, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 5BA
- Registered places: 57
- Phone: 0161 483 5475
- Run by: [Network Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/network-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2674829

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 February 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2674829

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2022 (Reference 2674829). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2674829)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2674829)
- Registered places: 57 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2674829)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 24 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1468000)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 168 Bramhall Moor Lane, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 5BA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.375952,-2.136219

- Station: Hazel Grove, 0.6 miles
- Station: Woodsmoor, 0.8 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Mirrlees Fields, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Stockport there are about 3.1 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: 3.9 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Norbury Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Hazel Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Great Moor Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Great Moor Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Stockport Grammar School |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Ladybrook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Moorfield Pre-School Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/moorfield-pre-school-group-ey384274) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Faces Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-faces-nursery-ey496263) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Hawthorn House Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hawthorn-house-day-nursery-limited-ey469089) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Ladybird Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-childcare-ltd-ey443558) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Nina's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ninas-nursery-ey383704) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Brown Bear Nursery & Preschool at Great Moor](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brown-bear-nursery-and-preschool-at-great-moor-2618486) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Stepping Stones Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 28 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Stepping Stones Day Nursery take?

Stepping Stones Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 57 children at any one time.

### Who runs Stepping Stones Day Nursery?

Stepping Stones Day Nursery is run by Network Nurseries Limited, which runs 6 nurseries.

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

Hazel Grove is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Stepping Stones Day Nursery?

You can call 0161 483 5475.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2674829)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stepping+Stones+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJD5PdO7K0e0gRW2lHktdMg7g)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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