# Stepping Stones Day Nursery (Dogsthorpe)

Stepping Stones Day Nursery (Dogsthorpe) is a full-day nursery at 10 Welland Road, Dogsthorpe, Peterborough, PE1 3SF, in Dogsthorpe, Peterborough. It is registered for 65 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-dogsthorpe-256827  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 10 Welland Road, Dogsthorpe, Peterborough, PE1 3SF
- Registered places: 65
- Phone: 01733 310381
- Website: http://www.steppingstonesnurserypeterborough.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 256827

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 4 February 2022, 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/16/256827

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2000 (Reference 256827). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/256827)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 February 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/256827)
- Registered places: 65 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/256827)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 10 Welland Road, Dogsthorpe, Peterborough, PE1 3SF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.596338,-0.240187

- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Peterborough there are about 3.1 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 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dogsthorpe Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| All Saints' CofE (Aided) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Dogsthorpe Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Fulbridge Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Thomas Deacon Academy | All-through | 7–19 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Welland Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Paston Ridings Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Queen's Drive Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stars Day Nurseries Ltd t/a Shining Stars Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stars-day-nurseries-ltd-t-a-shining-stars-pre-school-nursery-ey419583) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Birchtree Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/birchtree-pre-school-2859706) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Poppets Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-poppets-day-nursery-256781) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Stars Day Nurseries Ltd t/a Stars Pre-School Dogsthorpe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stars-day-nurseries-ltd-t-a-stars-pre-school-dogsthorpe-ey455313) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Bright Bambini Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-bambini-montessori-2562962) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Stars Day Nurseries Ltd t/a Bright Stars Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stars-day-nurseries-ltd-t-a-bright-stars-day-nursery-ey375142) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Stepping Stones Day Nursery (Dogsthorpe) Outstanding at its inspection on 4 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Stepping Stones Day Nursery (Dogsthorpe) take?

Stepping Stones Day Nursery (Dogsthorpe) is registered with Ofsted for up to 65 children at any one time.

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

Peterborough is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Stepping Stones Day Nursery (Dogsthorpe)?

You can call 01733 310381 and visit www.steppingstonesnurserypeterborough.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/256827)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stepping+Stones&query_place_id=ChIJvfY2I97wd0gRM_KK8HtTsGA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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