# Stepping Stones Day Nursery Stepping Stones Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Stepping Stones, Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract, WF8 4DA, in Marl Pits, Wakefield. It is registered for 88 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-ey496475 Last checked 31 October 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Stepping Stones, Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract, WF8 4DA - Registered places: 88 - Phone: 01977 703279 - Ofsted URN: EY496475 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 12 December 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/EY496475 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2016 (Reference EY496475). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496475) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496475) - 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/EY496475) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/892170) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Stepping Stones, Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract, WF8 4DA Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.691692,-1.319078 - Station: Pontefract Tanshelf, 0.2 miles - Station: Pontefract Baghill, 0.6 miles - Station: Pontefract Monkhill, 0.8 miles - 9 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Wakefield Road Park, 0.3 miles - Park: Friarwood Valley Gardens, 0.3 miles - Park: Pontefract Park, 0.3 miles - Park: Dale Park, 0.4 miles - Park: Pontefract 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 Wakefield there are about 4.7 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 31 October 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles | | Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (May 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles | | St Giles C of E Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (January 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Ark Larks Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) | | 0.7 miles | | Ark Carleton Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) | | 0.8 miles | | Harewood Centre Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | School remains Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles | | Ark De Lacy Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles | | Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) | | 1.2 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Sunshine Kids](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-kids-322059) | Outstanding | | | 0.2 miles | | [Little Rainbow Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rainbow-nursery-2691938) | Good | | | 0.5 miles | | [Pomfret Woodland Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pomfret-woodland-community-nursery-ey453286) | Good | | | 1.2 miles | | [Cherry Blossom Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-blossom-pre-school-2702811) | Good | | | 1.2 miles | | [The Grange Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-grange-nursery-ey491307) | Good | | | 1.4 miles | | [Safe 'n' Sound Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/safe-n-sound-nursery-ey272107) | Outstanding | | | 1.5 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Stepping Stones Day Nursery's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Stepping Stones Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 12 December 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. ### What is the nearest station to Stepping Stones Day Nursery? Pontefract Tanshelf is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Stepping Stones Day Nursery? You can call 01977 703279. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496475) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stepping+Stones+Day+Nursery+%26+Out+of+School+Club&query_place_id=ChIJJfEJ1bNteUgR8fN5WGgtVeM) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.