# Stepping Stones Day Nursery

Stepping Stones Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Stepping Stones Day Nursery, 83 North Street, Okehampton, EX20 1BD, in Okehampton, Devon. It is registered for 74 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-ey478044  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Stepping Stones Day Nursery, 83 North Street, Okehampton, EX20 1BD
- Registered places: 74
- Phone: 01837 55111
- Website: http://ssdn.info/
- Ofsted URN: EY478044

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 28 April 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/EY478044

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2014 (Reference EY478044). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY478044)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY478044)
- Registered places: 74 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY478044)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 April 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1759026)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Stepping Stones Day Nursery, 83 North Street, Okehampton, EX20 1BD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.742283,-4.001435

- Station: Okehampton, 0.7 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Simmons Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Devon there are about 3.7 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: 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| The Promise School |  | 4–16 | Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Inadequate; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Inadequate (June 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Okehampton College | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Exbourne Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/exbourne-preschool-ey547617) | Good |  |  | 4.2 miles |
| [Treetops Preschool & Extended Schools Provision CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treetops-preschool-and-extended-schools-provision-cic-ey545515) | Good |  |  | 5.9 miles |
| [Hatherleigh Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hatherleigh-pre-school-ey548519) | Good |  |  | 6.2 miles |
| [Winkleigh Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/winkleigh-nursery-2841455) |  |  |  | 8.1 miles |
| [Highampton Area Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highampton-area-pre-school-106127) | Good |  |  | 8.4 miles |
| [Chagford Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chagford-montessori-nursery-school-ey359539) | Good |  |  | 8.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Stepping Stones Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 28 April 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 74 children at any one time.

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

Okehampton 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 01837 55111 and visit ssdn.info.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY478044)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stepping+Stones&query_place_id=ChIJf8Oad4RabEgR1ypVcsolbbc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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