# Stepping Stones Montessori Nursery Ltd

Stepping Stones Montessori Nursery Ltd is a full-day nursery at Church of the God of Prophecy, 39 Kitto Road, LONDON, SE14 5TW, in New Cross, Lewisham. It is registered for 30 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-montessori-nursery-ltd-129056  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Church of the God of Prophecy, 39 Kitto Road, LONDON, SE14 5TW
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 020 7277 6288
- Website: http://www.steppingstones.me.uk/Index.htm
- Ofsted URN: 129056

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 December 2023, 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/16/129056

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 1996 (Reference 129056). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129056)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129056)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129056)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1599949)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Lewisham that publish fees charge £76–£106 a day for under-2s (7 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Church of the God of Prophecy, 39 Kitto Road, LONDON, SE14 5TW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.467722,-0.047668

- Station: Nunhead, 0.2 miles
- Station: Brockley, 0.4 miles, no step-free access
- Station: New Cross Gate ELL, 0.6 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Telegraph Hill Upper Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Telegraph Hill Lower Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: St Mary Frobisher Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Nunhead Green, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Lewisham there are about 2.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Hollydale Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Edmund Waller Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| John Stainer Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Kender Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Ivydale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Turnham Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [BeBright Bunnies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bebright-bunnies-2531044) | Good |  | 07:45–18:15 | 0.1 miles |
| [Banana Moon Day Nursery - Nunhead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-nunhead-2776398) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Oak Hill Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oak-hill-community-nursery-ey339760) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Barnes Wallis Community Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barnes-wallis-community-day-nursery-2507735) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Banana Moon Nunhead 2](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-nunhead-2-2621836) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Goslings Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/goslings-day-nursery-ey548170) | Outstanding | £89 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Stepping Stones Montessori Nursery Ltd's opening hours?

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

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

Ofsted rated Stepping Stones Montessori Nursery Ltd Good at its inspection on 18 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Stepping Stones Montessori Nursery Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

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

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

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

You can call 020 7277 6288 and visit www.steppingstones.me.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129056)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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