# Stepping Stones

Stepping Stones is a full-day nursery at 48 Wheeler Street, Maidstone, ME14 1UA, in Maidstone, Kent. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-ey498225  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 48 Wheeler Street, Maidstone, ME14 1UA
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07514 369638
- Ofsted URN: EY498225

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 June 2025, 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/EY498225

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2016 (Reference EY498225). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498225)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498225)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498225)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 September 2016). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/918348)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 48 Wheeler Street, Maidstone, ME14 1UA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.277649,0.525831

- Station: Maidstone East, 0.2 miles
- Station: Maidstone Barracks, 0.5 miles
- Station: Maidstone West, 0.7 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Trinity Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Brenchley Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Whatman Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 Kent there are about 3.2 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 6 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| North Borough Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Paul's Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Standards maintained (July 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Serenity School Maidstone |  | 5–18 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Brunswick House Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone | Primary | 5–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Archbishop Courtenay Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Pink Elephants Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pink-elephants-nursery-2507597) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Trinity Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/trinity-pre-school-ey244005) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Townsend Montessori @ Maidstone](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/townsend-montessori-maidstone-ey477930) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Nursery at St Peter's Church](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nursery-at-st-peters-church-ey242745) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Cece's Rainbowkids Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ceces-rainbowkids-centre-2862952) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Maidstone Ragstone House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-maidstone-ragstone-house-127285) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Stepping Stones Good at its inspection on 5 June 2025, 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 24 children at any one time.

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

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

### How do I contact Stepping Stones?

You can call 07514 369638.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498225)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stepping+Stones+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJK_1gqTAy30cR9TzgbNI9NGM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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