# Stepping Stones Day Nursery Durham Ltd

Stepping Stones Day Nursery Durham Ltd is a full-day nursery at Suite 15-17 The Crossgate Centre, Durham, DH1 4HF, in Durham. It is registered for 22 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-durham-ltd-ey436726  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Suite 15-17 The Crossgate Centre, Durham, DH1 4HF
- Registered places: 22
- Phone: 0191 384 3471
- Ofsted URN: EY436726

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 May 2024, 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/EY436726

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2011 (Reference EY436726). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY436726)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY436726)
- Registered places: 22 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY436726)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Suite 15-17 The Crossgate Centre, Durham, DH1 4HF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.775544,-1.584818

- Station: Durham, 0.3 miles
- 22 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wharton Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Allergate play area, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Durham there are about 4.6 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 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Durham Trinity School & Sports College |  | 2–19 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Laurel Avenue Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Framwellgate Moor Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Langley Moor Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Yellow Wellies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yellow-wellies-ey360601) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Kids 1st - Durham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-1st-durham-ey334642) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Durham University Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/durham-university-day-nursery-ey257491) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Laurels Child Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-laurels-child-care-ey337804) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Busy Bees (Durham) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-durham-ltd-ey548257) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [St Hild's Bright Beginnings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-hilds-bright-beginnings-2875706) |  |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Stepping Stones Day Nursery Durham Ltd Good at its inspection on 30 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Stepping Stones Day Nursery Durham Ltd take?

Stepping Stones Day Nursery Durham Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 22 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Stepping Stones Day Nursery Durham Ltd?

Durham is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 0191 384 3471.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY436726)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stepping+Stones+Nursery+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJVWfRnPV9fkgRtgIR3Euic5c)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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