# Stepping Stones Day Nursery & Preschool

Stepping Stones Day Nursery & Preschool is a full-day nursery at 46 Chase Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2RE, in Southchurch, Southend on Sea. It is registered for 39 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 26 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-and-preschool-2561039  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 46 Chase Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2RE
- Registered places: 39
- Phone: 01702 781145
- Website: http://steppingstones-southend.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2561039

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 April 2022, 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/16/2561039

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2019 (Reference 2561039). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2561039)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2561039)
- Registered places: 39 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2561039)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 46 Chase Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2RE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.539660,0.727890

- Station: Southend East, 0.2 miles
- Station: Southend Victoria, 0.7 miles
- Station: Southend Central, 0.7 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Christchurch Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Southchurch Hall Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Southchurch Hall Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Southchurch Park, 0.5 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 Southend on Sea there are about 3.5 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 26 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Bournemouth Park Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Hamstel Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Hamstel Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Greenways Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Temple Sutton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Sutton House Academy |  | 5–16 | Good (March 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Flores Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-flores-day-nursery-2888697) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Cockleshell Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cockleshell-nursery-ey284617) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Twizzle Tops Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twizzle-tops-day-nursery-2679632) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Oak House Montessori Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oak-house-montessori-ltd-ey379463) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Southchurch Park Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southchurch-park-pre-school-2885772) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Centre Place Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/centre-place-nursery-2634742) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Stepping Stones Day Nursery & Preschool Good at its inspection on 6 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Stepping Stones Day Nursery & Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 39 children at any one time.

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

Southend East is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01702 781145 and visit steppingstones-southend.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2561039)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stepping+Stones+Day+Nursery+%26+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJFZ2dfkLZ2EcR6ph566R53JY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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