# Stepping Stones Day Nursery Ltd

Stepping Stones Day Nursery Ltd is a full-day nursery at Arboretum Street, NOTTINGHAM, NG1 4JA, in Nottingham. It is registered for 217 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 67 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-ltd-254643  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Arboretum Street, NOTTINGHAM, NG1 4JA
- Registered places: 217
- Phone: 0115 910 1162
- Website: https://www.steppingstonesltd.com/
- Ofsted URN: 254643

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 February 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/16/254643

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2000 (Reference 254643). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254643)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 February 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254643)
- Registered places: 217 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254643)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/217979)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Arboretum Street, NOTTINGHAM, NG1 4JA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.961883,-1.158102

- Station: High School, 0.2 miles
- Station: NTU, 0.3 miles
- Station: The Forest, 0.4 miles
- 1 bus stop within 400 m
- Park: Arboretum, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Friends Burial Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: Heskey Park & Play Area, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Colville Street Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Forest Recreation Ground Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Nottingham there are about 4 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 67 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham High School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Nottingham Girls' High School GDST |  | 3–19 |  | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Fig Tree Primary School |  | 5–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Joseph's School |  | 1–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (February 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Huntingdon Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (September 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Mellers Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Fig Tree Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fig-tree-nursery-2611481) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [St Joseph's School and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-josephs-school-and-nursery-254641) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Al-Hudaa Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/al-hudaa-nursery-ey287119) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Rattle and Roll Performance: Huntington Academy Wrap Around and Holiday Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rattle-and-roll-performance-huntington-academy-wrap-around-and-holiday-club-2831733) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [St George's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-georges-nursery-2710697) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Sunrise Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunrise-nurseries-2745461) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Stepping Stones Day Nursery Ltd Good at its inspection on 9 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Stepping Stones Day Nursery Ltd take?

Stepping Stones Day Nursery Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 217 children at any one time.

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

High School is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 0115 910 1162 and visit www.steppingstonesltd.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254643)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stepping+Stones&query_place_id=ChIJqyT8WYTBeUgRa3dgdqFqL2Q)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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