# Stepping Stones Day Nursery

Stepping Stones Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 135 Wood Lane, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 0PH, in Rothwell Haigh, Leeds. It is registered for 43 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.1 from 10 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Stepping Stones Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-ey403285  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 135 Wood Lane, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 0PH
- Registered places: 43
- Phone: 0113 282 2038
- Website: http://www.steppingstonesgroup.com/
- Run by: [Stepping Stones Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/stepping-stones-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY403285

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 31 January 2023, 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/EY403285

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2009 (Reference EY403285). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY403285)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY403285)
- Registered places: 43 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY403285)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1675024)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 135 Wood Lane, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 0PH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.755814,-1.489564

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Manor Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Rothwell Pastures, 0.3 miles
- Park: St Georges Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Leeds there are about 3.6 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: 4.1 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Cockburn Haigh Road Academy | Primary | 3–7 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Rothwell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Carlton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Clapgate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Oulton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sweet Peas at Rothwell](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sweet-peas-at-rothwell-2879273) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Daisy Chain Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-childcare-ey101465) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Tina's Tots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tinas-tots-2524332) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Banana Moon Rothwell](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-rothwell-ey495333) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Laugh and Learn Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/laugh-and-learn-day-nursery-2759601) | Requires improvement |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Bright Horizons First Direct Stourton Day Nursery And Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-first-direct-stourton-day-nursery-and-preschool-2563491) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Stepping Stones Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 31 January 2023, 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 43 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.

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

You can call 0113 282 2038 and visit www.steppingstonesgroup.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY403285)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stepping+Stones+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJjXQssQ5deUgRgBnuNA6Pa9M)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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