# Stepping Stones Nursery

Stepping Stones Nursery is a full-day nursery at 6-8 Braithwaite Road, Birmingham, B11 1LB, in Sparkbrook, Birmingham. It is registered for 50 children. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (November 2025) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Stepping Stones Community Organisation Committee.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-nursery-2776358  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 6-8 Braithwaite Road, Birmingham, B11 1LB
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 07886 820514
- Run by: [Stepping Stones Community Organisation Committee](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/stepping-stones-community-organisation-committee)
- Ofsted URN: 2776358

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 12 November 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2776358

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2024 (Reference 2776358). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2776358)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 November 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2776358)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2776358)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–15:00

## Getting there

Address: 6-8 Braithwaite Road, Birmingham, B11 1LB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.464692,-1.876556

- Station: Bordesley, 0.5 miles
- Station: Small Heath, 0.7 miles
- Station: Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro), 0.9 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Farm Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Larches Green Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Highgate Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: New Hope Community Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Pickwick Park, 0.4 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 Birmingham there are about 3.8 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Ladypool Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Calthorpe Academy |  | 2–19 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Inadequate (February 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Gracelands Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Lift Montgomery | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Conway Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Amanah Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/amanah-day-nursery-227197) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–16:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Greencoat Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greencoat-nursery-ey552138) | Requires improvement |  | 08:00–16:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Noah's Little Ark Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-little-ark-daycare-2888467) |  |  | 07:00–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [The Kids Niche](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-kids-niche-ey552444) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Our Kids Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/our-kids-nursery-ltd-ey493595) | Good |  | 08:00–16:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Care Bearz Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-care-bearz-nursery-ey471621) | Good |  | 08:45–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Stepping Stones Nursery opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri.

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

Stepping Stones Nursery was inspected on 12 November 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

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

Stepping Stones Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### Who runs Stepping Stones Nursery?

Stepping Stones Nursery is run by Stepping Stones Community Organisation Committee, which runs 2 nurseries.

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

Bordesley is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Stepping Stones Nursery?

You can call 07886 820514.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2776358)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stepping+Stones+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ7Xzm6tC7cEgR1V2Z2s49FpQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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