# Stepping Stones Nursery

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).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-nursery-ey468793  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 344 Long Lane, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, UB10 9PF
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 53
- Phone: 01895 238007
- Website: http://www.steppingstones-hillingdon.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY468793

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 March 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/EY468793

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2013 (Reference EY468793). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468793)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468793)
- Registered places: 53 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468793)

## Fees

Fees: not published yet.

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

Address: 344 Long Lane, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, UB10 9PF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.550365,-0.448538

- Station: Hillingdon, 0.3 miles, step-free access
- Station: Ickenham, 0.9 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hillingdon Court Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: The Elephant Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 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. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 57 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.steppingstones-hillingdon.co.uk/activities)

### Food

- Vegetarian menu (source: nursery website, https://www.steppingstones-hillingdon.co.uk/our-menu)
- Halal meals (source: nursery website, https://www.steppingstones-hillingdon.co.uk/our-menu)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.steppingstones-hillingdon.co.uk/our-menu)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.steppingstones-hillingdon.co.uk/our-menu)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.steppingstones-hillingdon.co.uk/our-menu)

### Outdoors

- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.steppingstones-hillingdon.co.uk/activities)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.steppingstones-hillingdon.co.uk/activities)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.steppingstones-hillingdon.co.uk/activities)
- Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://www.steppingstones-hillingdon.co.uk/_files/ugd/ef28bc_0091a46b4f2f4adbb6e4db0a21262f5a.pdf)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.steppingstones-hillingdon.co.uk/_files/ugd/ef28bc_0a548cd55c864497a62d3bc037cb32fb.pdf)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.steppingstones-hillingdon.co.uk/_files/ugd/ef28bc_0a548cd55c864497a62d3bc037cb32fb.pdf)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.steppingstones-hillingdon.co.uk/copy-of-stronger-together)

### Extras and activities

- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.steppingstones-hillingdon.co.uk/activities)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.steppingstones-hillingdon.co.uk/activities)
- Drama (source: nursery website, https://www.steppingstones-hillingdon.co.uk/activities)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Helen's College |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Oak Farm Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Ryefield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| ACS Hillingdon International School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Bernadette Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Glebe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Hermitage Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Highfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sweetcroft Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sweetcroft-day-care-ey363185) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [PSD Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/psd-childcare-2823492) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Tiny Muddy Boots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-muddy-boots-ey559460) | Good |  | 08:00–14:45 | 0.8 miles |
| [The Young Ones Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-young-ones-ltd-139107) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Kiddiecare Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddiecare-nurseries-ey547276) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 1.0 miles |
| [Happy Days Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-pre-school-139172) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468793)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.steppingstones-hillingdon.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.steppingstones-hillingdon.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stepping+Stones+Academy+Childcare+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJWWAF7r5tdkgRDaYAXTfvZMI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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