# Stepping Stones Nursery

Stepping Stones Nursery is a full-day nursery at Gledhow Lane, LEEDS, LS8 1RT, in Gledhow, Leeds. It is registered for 85 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-nursery-ey544696  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Gledhow Lane, LEEDS, LS8 1RT
- Registered places: 85
- Phone: 0113 266 8005
- Website: http://www.steppingstonesnurseryleeds.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY544696

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544696

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2017 (Reference EY544696). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544696)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 August 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544696)
- Registered places: 85 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544696)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/321631)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Gledhow Lane, LEEDS, LS8 1RT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.827870,-1.510872

- 9 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Leeds there are about 3.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerr Mackie Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Roundhay School | All-through | 4–18 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Gledhow Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Roundhay St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| John Jamieson School |  | 2–19 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Hovingham Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (February 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Bracken Edge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Moor Allerton Hall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (January 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Springwood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/springwood-nursery-ey447898) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Partou Lidgett Lane Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-lidgett-lane-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey425119) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Partou Roundhay Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-roundhay-day-nursery-and-pre-school-319393) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Honey Bee Nursery Leeds](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honey-bee-nursery-leeds-ey553661) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Leeds Montessori School & Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leeds-montessori-school-and-day-nursery-ey481996) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Children's Corner Moor Allerton Hall Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childrens-corner-moor-allerton-hall-limited-2807365) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Stepping Stones Nursery Good at its inspection on 7 August 2025, 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 85 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Stepping Stones Nursery?

You can call 0113 266 8005 and visit www.steppingstonesnurseryleeds.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544696)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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