# Stepping Stones Day Nursery

Stepping Stones Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 192 Leigh Road, Worsley, MANCHESTER, M28 1LW, in Boothstown, Salford. It is registered for 47 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 14 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Stepping Stones Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-ey484087  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 192 Leigh Road, Worsley, MANCHESTER, M28 1LW
- Registered places: 47
- Phone: 0161 799 4932
- Website: http://www.steppingstonesgroup.com/
- Run by: [Stepping Stones Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/stepping-stones-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY484087

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 March 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.

Inspection history:

- 14 March 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 29 April 2022: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484087

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2014 (Reference EY484087). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484087)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 14 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484087)
- Registered places: 47 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484087)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/92628)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 192 Leigh Road, Worsley, MANCHESTER, M28 1LW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.502579,-2.414296

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bridgewater Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Vicars Hall Lane Village Green, 0.4 miles
- Park: The Common, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Salford there are about 3.1 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 14 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Boothstown Methodist Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Ellenbrook Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| James Brindley Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Mesne Lea Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Garrett Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Boothstown Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/boothstown-playgroup-ey434832) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Flowers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-flowers-day-nursery-2819653) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kids Planet Worsley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-worsley-2548873) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Partou Best Friends Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-best-friends-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2619729) | Inadequate |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [WASP @ St. Marks](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wasp-st-marks-ey361416) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Sylvan House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sylvan-house-day-nursery-2520681) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Stepping Stones Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 14 March 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 47 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?

Walkden is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 0161 799 4932 and visit www.steppingstonesgroup.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484087)
- 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=ChIJ1aoqdPuoe0gRfmvJFk501qE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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