# Stepping Stones Day Nursery

Stepping Stones Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Sparhawk Infant & Nursery School, Sparhawk Avenue, Norwich, NR7 8BU, in Sprowston, Norfolk. It is registered for 29 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-2864711  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Sparhawk Infant & Nursery School, Sparhawk Avenue, Norwich, NR7 8BU
- Registered places: 29
- Ofsted URN: 2864711

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2025 (Reference 2864711). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2864711)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2864711)
- Registered places: 29 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2864711)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1920678)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Sparhawk Infant & Nursery School, Sparhawk Avenue, Norwich, NR7 8BU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.657427,1.327231

- Park: Sparhawk Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Barkers Lane Open Space, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Norfolk there are about 3.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Cecil Gowing Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Falcon Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Sprowston Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Sprowston Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| White House Farm | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| White Woman Lane Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Outstanding (May 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Old Catton CofE VC Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Once upon a time Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/once-upon-a-time-nursery-school-ey355999) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Sprowston Nursery Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sprowston-nursery-playgroup-254273) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Growild Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growild-kindergarten-2548930) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Chestnut Nursery Schools @the Diamond Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-nursery-schools-the-diamond-centre-2545286) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Soul Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/soul-nursery-ey461424) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Once Upon A Time Nursery School - White House Farm](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/once-upon-a-time-nursery-school-white-house-farm-ey548884) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Stepping Stones Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 29 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2864711)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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