# Stepping Stones Day Nursery

Stepping Stones Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Market Lane, Swalwell, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 3ED, in Swalwell, Gateshead. It is registered for 94 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-311839  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Market Lane, Swalwell, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 3ED
- Registered places: 94
- Phone: 0191 488 9000
- Website: https://steppingstonesdaynursery.net/
- Ofsted URN: 311839

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 April 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/16/311839

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 1997 (Reference 311839). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311839)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311839)
- Registered places: 94 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311839)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/339289)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Market Lane, Swalwell, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 3ED

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.953710,-1.677921

- Station: Metrocentre, 0.6 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Swalwell Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 Gateshead there are about 3.2 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 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swalwell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Front Street Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (October 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Liberty School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Dunston Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Washingwell Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Fellside Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Whickham Cottage Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whickham-cottage-nursery-ey476574) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Rose Villa Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rose-villa-day-nursery-ey281429) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Toucan Education Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toucan-education-ltd-2771701) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Whickham Community Centre Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whickham-community-centre-pre-school-ey498441) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Duckpool Pre-School C.I.C](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/duckpool-pre-school-c-i-c-ey421767) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Beehive Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beehive-out-of-school-club-ey381573) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Stepping Stones Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 26 April 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 94 children at any one time.

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

Metrocentre 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 0191 488 9000 and visit steppingstonesdaynursery.net.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311839)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stepping+Stones+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJU4yV_QJ6fkgRMnYvgbAilxA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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