# Stepping Stones Day Nursery

Stepping Stones Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 99 Church Road, Urmston, Manchester, M41 9FJ, in Urmston, Trafford. It is registered for 65 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 14 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Stepping Stones Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-ey318335  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 99 Church Road, Urmston, Manchester, M41 9FJ
- Registered places: 65
- Phone: 0161 748 0963
- Website: http://www.steppingstonesgroup.com/
- Run by: [Stepping Stones Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/stepping-stones-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY318335

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 January 2025, 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/EY318335

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2006 (Reference EY318335). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY318335)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY318335)
- 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/EY318335)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 19 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1873508)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 99 Church Road, Urmston, Manchester, M41 9FJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.445340,-2.361555

- Station: Chassen Road, 0.3 miles
- Station: Urmston, 0.4 miles
- Station: Flixton, 0.9 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Abbotsfield Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Manor Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Golden Hill Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Trafford 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 14 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Martyrs' RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Urmston Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Abbotsford Preparatory School |  | 0–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Davyhulme Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Flixton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Our Lady of the Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2021) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Futures](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-futures-ey482581) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Tiny Feet Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-feet-private-day-nursery-310348) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Kids Planet Urmston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-urmston-ey499808) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Play Works](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-works-ey467347) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Abbotsford Preparatory School - Little Gems Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abbotsford-preparatory-school-little-gems-nursery-2879591) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Little People](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-people-ey551653) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Stepping Stones Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 22 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

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

### Who runs Stepping Stones Day Nursery?

Stepping Stones Day Nursery is run by Stepping Stones Nurseries Limited, which runs 8 nurseries.

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

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

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

You can call 0161 748 0963 and visit www.steppingstonesgroup.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY318335)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stepping+Stones+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJr4wEfQase0gR-EmjPmWXfFE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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