# Stepping Stones Day Nursery

Stepping Stones Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Stepping Stones Day Nursery, Penymynydd Road, Penymynydd, CH4 0LG, in Penyffordd, Flintshire. It is registered for 30 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Its CIW ratings (as listed by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2026) are: well-being Good, care and Development Good, environment Good and leadership and Management Good. CIW gives no overall rating.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-sin00001385  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Stepping Stones Day Nursery, Penymynydd Road, Penymynydd, CH4 0LG
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01244 544594
- CIW service number: SIN-00001385

## Care Inspectorate Wales and official records

Its CIW ratings (as listed by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2026) are: well-being Good, care and Development Good, environment Good and leadership and Management Good. CIW gives no overall rating.

Care Inspectorate Wales gives each area its own grade: Excellent, Good, Adequate or Poor. There is no overall grade, and we never make one up.

Report: https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory

Official records:

- CIW registration: Registered (Reference SIN-00001385). Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)
- Inspections on record: Dates not published in the register (see the inspection reports on the CIW website). Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/91963)
- Childcare Offer for Wales: Registered to deliver the Childcare Offer for Wales. Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)
- Main language: English. Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Stepping Stones Day Nursery, Penymynydd Road, Penymynydd, CH4 0LG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.155774,-3.040972

- Station: Buckley, 0.8 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 Flintshire there are about 2.3 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


## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Inspection | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Disciples Nursery Plus](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-disciples-nursery-plus-sin00014635crvy) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 11:25–15:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Hope Green Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hope-green-nursery-sin00000204) | CIW ratings |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.2 miles |
| [Beech Tree Before and After School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beech-tree-before-and-after-school-club-sin00011858kscj) | CIW ratings |  | 07:30–17:30 | 1.2 miles |
| [Kinnerton Little Acorns](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kinnerton-little-acorns-sin00011119tpsh) | CIW ratings |  | 07:45–17:55 | 1.7 miles |
| [Hawkesbury Pre-school Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hawkesbury-pre-school-playgroup-sin00012887fgnv) | CIW ratings |  | 09:00–15:00 | 1.9 miles |
| [Penguin Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/penguin-daycare-sin00012753nyww) | CIW ratings |  | 08:30–17:30 | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Stepping Stones Day Nursery's opening hours?

Stepping Stones Day Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What are Stepping Stones Day Nursery's Care Inspectorate Wales ratings?

Stepping Stones Day Nursery's CIW ratings (as listed by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2026) are: well-being Good, care and Development Good, environment Good and leadership and Management Good. CIW gives no overall rating.

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

Stepping Stones Day Nursery is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Does Stepping Stones Day Nursery offer funded childcare?

In Wales, the Childcare Offer gives eligible working parents of 3 and 4-year-olds up to 30 hours a week of funded early education and childcare, and Flying Start funds childcare for 2-year-olds in eligible areas. CIW lists Stepping Stones Day Nursery: registered to deliver the Childcare Offer for Wales. Ask the nursery which funded places it has.

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

Buckley is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01244 544594.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Care Inspectorate Wales, as of 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)

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