# Stepping Stones Day Nursery

Stepping Stones Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Wychavon District Council, Civic Centre, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Pershore, WR10 1PT, in Pershore, Worcestershire. It is registered for 35 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Monarchs Childcare Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-2696926  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Wychavon District Council, Civic Centre, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Pershore, WR10 1PT
- Registered places: 35
- Phone: 01386 565404
- Website: http://www.stepping-stones-pershore.co.uk/
- Run by: [Monarchs Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/monarchs-childcare-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2696926

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 September 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.

Inspection history:

- 27 September 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 14 April 2023: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2696926

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2022 (Reference 2696926). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2696926)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 27 September 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2696926)
- Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2696926)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1639766)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Wychavon District Council, Civic Centre, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Pershore, WR10 1PT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.114296,-2.078724

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Abbey Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Saint Andrews Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Water Play, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Worcestershire there are about 3.3 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 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Redeemer Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Orchard Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Abbey Park Primary School | Primary | 2–12 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Pinvin CofE Academy | Primary | 2–12 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Pershore High School | Secondary | 11–18 | Requires improvement (March 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Old Station Nursery - Pershore](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-station-nursery-pershore-2531684) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Busy Bees Birlingham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-birlingham-ey406059) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Eckington Under Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eckington-under-fives-205317) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Charlton with Cropthorne Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/charlton-with-cropthorne-pre-school-205314) | Good |  |  | 4.0 miles |
| [Norton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/norton-pre-school-ey536074) | Good |  |  | 4.3 miles |
| [Overbury Grasshoppers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/overbury-grasshoppers-2706077) | Good |  |  | 5.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Stepping Stones Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 27 September 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 35 children at any one time.

### Who runs Stepping Stones Day Nursery?

Stepping Stones Day Nursery is run by Monarchs Childcare Ltd, which runs 4 nurseries.

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

Pershore is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01386 565404 and visit www.stepping-stones-pershore.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2696926)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stepping+Stones&query_place_id=ChIJ4_igzDjkcEgRoojBvdWnMlk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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