# Stepping Stones Day Nursery

Stepping Stones Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Suite 7 & 8, 48 Westgate, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 8AZ, in West Gillibrands, Lancashire. It is registered for 88 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-ey488543  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Suite 7 & 8, 48 Westgate, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 8AZ
- Registered places: 88
- Phone: 01695 550255
- Ofsted URN: EY488543

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 May 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/EY488543

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2015 (Reference EY488543). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488543)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488543)
- Registered places: 88 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488543)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/760683)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Suite 7 & 8, 48 Westgate, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 8AZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.546521,-2.804459

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Stanley Coronation Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Stanley Coronation Park Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Greenhill Community Hub Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Headingly Avenue Park, 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 Lancashire there are about 2.7 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Kingsbury Primary Special School |  | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Brookfield Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Trinity Church of England/Methodist School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Crow Orchard Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Cobbs Brow School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Delph Side Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Achievers Nursery in the Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-achievers-nursery-in-the-park-ey432679) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [St Richard's Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-richards-out-of-school-club-ey386890) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Shelly Tots Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shelly-tots-daycare-2819439) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Trinity Primary School Little Buds](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/trinity-primary-school-little-buds-2803882) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Giggles Day Nursery (Skelmersdale) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/giggles-day-nursery-skelmersdale-ltd-ey488018) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [The Ducklings Day Nursery - Skelmersdale](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ducklings-day-nursery-skelmersdale-ey542383) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Stepping Stones Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 26 May 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 88 children at any one time.

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

You can call 01695 550255.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488543)
- 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=ChIJdap_vEsXe0gR_plvaudnwTQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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