# Stepping Stones Day Nursery (Clay Cross) Ltd

Stepping Stones Day Nursery (Clay Cross) Ltd is a full-day nursery at Ash House, Tower Business Park, High Street, Clay Cross, Chesterfield, S45 9DX, in Clay Cross, Derbyshire. It is registered for 48 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-clay-cross-ltd-ey490202  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Ash House, Tower Business Park, High Street, Clay Cross, Chesterfield, S45 9DX
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 01246 863486
- Ofsted URN: EY490202

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 August 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/EY490202

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2015 (Reference EY490202). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490202)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 August 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490202)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490202)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/797763)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ash House, Tower Business Park, High Street, Clay Cross, Chesterfield, S45 9DX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.169096,-1.416663

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Kenning Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 Derbyshire there are about 3.4 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 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmgate Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Sharley Park Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Tupton Primary and Nursery Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Park House Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| North Wingfield Primary and Nursery Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Tupton Hall School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Clowns Childrens Centre Clay Cross](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clowns-childrens-centre-clay-cross-ey313151) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Sunflowers Nursery (Holmgate) C.I.C.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflowers-nursery-holmgate-c-i-c-ey493249) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Petals Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-petals-nursery-2840252) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [St Lawrence Pre-school (North Wingfield)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-lawrence-pre-school-north-wingfield-ey367191) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Kids Planet North Wingfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-north-wingfield-2544913) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Partou Field View Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-field-view-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2542912) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Stepping Stones Day Nursery (Clay Cross) Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Stepping Stones Day Nursery (Clay Cross) Ltd Good at its inspection on 9 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Stepping Stones Day Nursery (Clay Cross) Ltd take?

Stepping Stones Day Nursery (Clay Cross) Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Stepping Stones Day Nursery (Clay Cross) Ltd?

You can call 01246 863486.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490202)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stepping+Stones&query_place_id=ChIJv0uYMdWPeUgRT_Y77W8JooU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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