Full-day nursery in Hillingdon
Stepping Stones Nursery
344 Long Lane, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, UB10 9PF · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Good
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
Official records
Fees
Fees: not published yet
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Nurseries in Hillingdon that publish fees charge £66.76–£129.37 a day for under-2s (5 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 07:30–18:00
- Ages
- 3 months to 5 years
Getting there
344 Long Lane, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, UB10 9PF · More nurseries in UB10
Stations
- HillingdonStep-free access7 min walk · 0.3 miles
- Ickenham21 min walk · 0.9 miles
Buses
9 bus stops within 400 m, including Hillingdon Circus, Granville Road and Auriol Drive.
Parks and playgrounds
- Hillingdon Court Park7 min walk
- Playground7 min walk
- The Elephant Park playground10 min walk
- Playground10 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
In Hillingdon there are about 3.9 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Stepping Stones Nursery is a full-day nursery at 344 Long Lane, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, UB10 9PF, in Hillingdon. It is registered for 53 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 57 reviews (November 2026).
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning and approach
- Early phonicsSource: nursery website
Food
- Vegetarian menuSource: nursery website
- Halal mealsSource: nursery website
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Breakfast providedSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
- Local outings and tripsSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Separate baby roomSource: nursery website
- Toilet training supportSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- SEND supportSource: nursery website
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Building and safety
- Parent app with daily updatesSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Language classesSource: nursery website
- Sports coachingSource: nursery website
- DramaSource: nursery website
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stepping Stones NurseryThis nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Sweetcroft Day CareFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.5 miles |
| PSD ChildcareFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.8 miles |
| Tiny Muddy BootsSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–14:45 | not shared yet | 0.8 miles |
| The Young Ones LtdFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.9 miles |
| Kiddiecare NurseriesFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 1–5 yrs | 1.0 miles |
| Happy Days Pre-SchoolSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 1.1 miles |
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Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- St Helen's College ages 2–11has a nursery class 0.4 miles
- Oak Farm Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Requires improvementinspected June 2024 0.4 miles
- Ryefield Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected March 2023 0.7 miles
- ACS Hillingdon International School ages 3–19has a nursery class 0.7 miles
- St Bernadette Catholic Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected November 2023 0.7 miles
- Glebe Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected May 2023 0.8 miles
- Hermitage Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected March 2024 1.1 miles
- Highfield Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Standards maintainedinspected October 2024 1.1 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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What are Stepping Stones Nursery's opening hours?
Stepping Stones Nursery opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.
What ages does Stepping Stones Nursery take?
Stepping Stones Nursery takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.
What is Stepping Stones Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Stepping Stones Nursery Good at its inspection on 27 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Stepping Stones Nursery take?
Stepping Stones Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 53 children at any one time.
What approach does Stepping Stones Nursery follow?
Stepping Stones Nursery's website describes its approach as: Early phonics.
Does Stepping Stones Nursery have outdoor space?
Stepping Stones Nursery lists: Local outings and trips.
Does Stepping Stones Nursery support children with SEND?
Stepping Stones Nursery lists: SEND support and Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to Stepping Stones Nursery?
Hillingdon is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Stepping Stones Nursery?
You can call 01895 238007 and visit www.steppingstones-hillingdon.co.uk.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.steppingstones-hillingdon.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
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- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN EY468793 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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