# Stepping Stones Day Nursery and Pre-School

Stepping Stones Day Nursery and Pre-School is a full-day nursery at 152 Nine Mile Ride, Finchampstead, Wokingham, RG40 4JA, in Wick Hill, Wokingham. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Kingsclere Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-and-pre-school-148626  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 152 Nine Mile Ride, Finchampstead, Wokingham, RG40 4JA
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 0118 932 8117
- Website: https://www.completechildcare.co.uk/stepping-stones-day-nursery.aspx
- Run by: [Kingsclere Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kingsclere-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 148626

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 28 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/148626

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 1992 (Reference 148626). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/148626)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/148626)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/148626)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 16 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/282422)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 152 Nine Mile Ride, Finchampstead, Wokingham, RG40 4JA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.376060,-0.863843

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: California Country Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: FBC MUGA, 0.2 miles
- Park: Watkins Close Green Space, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Gorse Ride Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Wokingham there are about 2.5 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 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorse Ride Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Gorse Ride Infants' School | Primary | 5–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Nine Mile Ride Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Waverley Preparatory School & Day Nursery |  | 0–11 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Evendons Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (February 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Bohunt School Wokingham | Secondary | 11–18 | Improved significantly (December 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Finchampstead Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/finchampstead-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey290273) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Oak Tree Day Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oak-tree-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2696263) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Waverley School and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/waverley-school-and-nursery-2687234) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Finches Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/finches-preschool-148685) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Toad Hall Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toad-hall-nursery-148628) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Poperinghe Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poperinghe-pre-school-ey221396) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Stepping Stones Day Nursery and Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Stepping Stones Day Nursery and Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 28 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Stepping Stones Day Nursery and Pre-School take?

Stepping Stones Day Nursery and Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### Who runs Stepping Stones Day Nursery and Pre-School?

Stepping Stones Day Nursery and Pre-School is run by Kingsclere Nurseries Limited, which runs 8 nurseries.

### How do I contact Stepping Stones Day Nursery and Pre-School?

You can call 0118 932 8117 and visit www.completechildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/148626)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stepping+Stones+Day+Nursery+%26+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJFTkUlzCCdkgR3q2wKS66My4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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