# Stepping Stones Day Nursery

Stepping Stones Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Valley House, Towngate, Mirfield, WF14 9JG, in Towngate, Kirklees. It is registered for 62 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 9 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Stepping Stones Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-ey362250  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Valley House, Towngate, Mirfield, WF14 9JG
- Registered places: 62
- Phone: 01924 499210
- Website: http://www.steppingstonesgroup.com/
- Run by: [Stepping Stones Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/stepping-stones-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY362250

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 June 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/EY362250

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2007 (Reference EY362250). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY362250)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY362250)
- Registered places: 62 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY362250)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/226970)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Valley House, Towngate, Mirfield, WF14 9JG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.680882,-1.686710

- Station: Mirfield, 0.7 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Knowl Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Ing Grove Park, 0.5 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 Kirklees there are about 3 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: 3.7 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crowlees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Old Bank Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Diamond Wood Community Academy | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Hopton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Hollybank School |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Church House Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/church-house-pre-school-311345) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Trinity Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/trinity-childrens-centre-ey482630) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Wellhouse Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wellhouse-pre-school-ey244377) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Banana Moon Day Nursery Mirfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-mirfield-2535235) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Northfields Mirfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/northfields-mirfield-2739981) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Hollytree](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-hollytree-2803137) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Stepping Stones Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 28 June 2022, 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 62 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?

Mirfield is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01924 499210 and visit www.steppingstonesgroup.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY362250)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stepping+Stones+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ-613JQjfe0gR8Z5IcJdMEGo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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