# Stepping Stones, Lewes Community Nursery Ltd

Stepping Stones, Lewes Community Nursery Ltd is a full-day nursery at Southcourt House, Morris Road, Lewes, BN7 2AT, in Cliffe, East Sussex. It is registered for 38 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 12 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-lewes-community-nursery-ltd-ey459301  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Southcourt House, Morris Road, Lewes, BN7 2AT
- Registered places: 38
- Phone: 01273 477777
- Website: http://www.steppingstonesnursery-lewes.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY459301

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 February 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/EY459301

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2013 (Reference EY459301). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY459301)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY459301)
- Registered places: 38 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY459301)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1951931)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Southcourt House, Morris Road, Lewes, BN7 2AT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.873895,0.018250

- Station: Lewes, 0.4 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Southover Grange Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In East Sussex 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 12 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Lewes Old Grammar School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Western Road Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Southover CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Priory School | Secondary | 11–16 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kiddie Capers Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddie-capers-childcare-ltd-2856215) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Lewes](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-lewes-ey486777) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Southover Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southover-nursery-school-2725815) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Old School House Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-school-house-montessori-nursery-ey241373) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Pippa's Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pippas-group-2578709) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Cottage Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cottage-pre-school-2707018) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Stepping Stones, Lewes Community Nursery Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Stepping Stones, Lewes Community Nursery Ltd Good at its inspection on 29 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Stepping Stones, Lewes Community Nursery Ltd take?

Stepping Stones, Lewes Community Nursery Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 38 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Stepping Stones, Lewes Community Nursery Ltd?

Lewes is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Stepping Stones, Lewes Community Nursery Ltd?

You can call 01273 477777 and visit www.steppingstonesnursery-lewes.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY459301)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stepping+Stones+Nursery+LCN&query_place_id=ChIJBV-uzpNi30cRiknw5pHK6jA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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