# Stepping Stones

Stepping Stones is a full-day nursery at 76 Marsden Street, Kirkham, PRESTON, PR4 2TJ, in Kirkham, Lancashire. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-ey393726  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 76 Marsden Street, Kirkham, PRESTON, PR4 2TJ
- Registered places: 32
- Ofsted URN: EY393726

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 May 2024, 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/EY393726

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2009 (Reference EY393726). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY393726)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY393726)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY393726)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 16 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/119888)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 76 Marsden Street, Kirkham, PRESTON, PR4 2TJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.780917,-2.871657

- Station: Kirkham & Wesham, 0.6 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Memorial Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: William Hodgson Sagar Recreation Grounds, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Kirkham Pear Tree School |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (June 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Kirkham and Wesham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (January 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Kirkham Grammar School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Strike Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Park Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-park-pre-school-ey372877) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Tree Tots Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tree-tots-nursery-2824381) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Tree Tots Nursery Kirkham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tree-tots-nursery-kirkham-2895785) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Kirkham Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kirkham-pre-school-ltd-ey297933) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Ribby Hall Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ribby-hall-nursery-and-preschool-309747) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Blue Bear Pre-School & Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blue-bear-pre-school-and-nursery-ey537084) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Stepping Stones Good at its inspection on 2 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Stepping Stones take?

Stepping Stones is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

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

Kirkham & Wesham is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY393726)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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