# Stepping Stones Day Nursery

Stepping Stones Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at c/o ASDA Distribution Centre, Staithes Road, Pattison Industrial Estate, NE38 8NW, in Columbia, Sunderland. It is registered for 98 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 12 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Stepping Stones Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-318602  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: c/o ASDA Distribution Centre, Staithes Road, Pattison Industrial Estate, NE38 8NW
- Registered places: 98
- Phone: 0191 415 9379
- Website: http://www.steppingstonesgroup.com/
- Run by: [Stepping Stones Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/stepping-stones-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 318602

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 January 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/16/318602

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 1998 (Reference 318602). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/318602)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/318602)
- Registered places: 98 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/318602)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 August 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/652832)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: c/o ASDA Distribution Centre, Staithes Road, Pattison Industrial Estate, NE38 8NW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.889978,-1.501440

- Park: Biddick Playing Fields (East), 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Cranberry Drive Play Area, 0.4 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Sunderland there are about 5.9 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

- Google: 4.3 out of 5 from 12 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Grange School |  | 5–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2020) |  | 0.4 miles |
| John F Kennedy Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Fatfield Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Barmston Village Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Biddick Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| New Penshaw Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Wessington Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Barnwell Academy](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barnwell-academy-ey477912) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Castle Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-kindergarten-ey546316) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [New World Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-world-nursery-ey550711) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Cheeky Chimps Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheeky-chimps-childcare-2813445) | Report card Jun 2026 |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Little Treasures Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-treasures-nursery-318614) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Washington Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/washington-day-nursery-ey444161) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Stepping Stones Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 10 January 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 98 children at any one time.

### Who runs Stepping Stones Day Nursery?

Stepping Stones Day Nursery is run by Stepping Stones Nurseries Limited, which runs 8 nurseries.

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

You can call 0191 415 9379 and visit www.steppingstonesgroup.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/318602)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stepping+Stones+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJN7J4n8tkfkgRJyNPAejFgGk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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