# Stepping Stones Nursery Pembury Ltd

Stepping Stones Nursery Pembury Ltd is a full-day nursery at St. Anselms Catholic Church & Hall, Lower Green Road, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4DZ, in Pembury, Kent. It is registered for 20 children. Its Ofsted report card (December 2025) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-nursery-pembury-ltd-2786751  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Anselms Catholic Church & Hall, Lower Green Road, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4DZ
- Registered places: 20
- Ofsted URN: 2786751

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 2 December 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention |
| Achievement | Needs attention |
| 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/16/2786751

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2024 (Reference 2786751). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2786751)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 December 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2786751)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2786751)
- Food hygiene rating: 3 (Generally satisfactory) (inspected 2 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1749027)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Anselms Catholic Church & Hall, Lower Green Road, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4DZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.144579,0.323604

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Pembury Recreation Ground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Kent there are about 3.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pembury School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Oakley School |  | 4–19 | Improved significantly (October 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Kent College Pembury |  | 2–20 |  | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Skinners' Kent Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Skinners' Temple Grove | Primary | 4–11 | Some aspects not as strong (March 2025) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Beechwood School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Skinners' Kent Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (May 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Pembury School House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pembury-school-house-nursery-127440) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Harlequin Forest Pre-School (TW)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harlequin-forest-pre-school-tw-2733968) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Nuffy Bear Day Nursery - Tunbridge Wells](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nuffy-bear-day-nursery-tunbridge-wells-ey485895) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Sarahs Little Stars](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sarahs-little-stars-2688560) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Rainbow Nursery @ Little Forest Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-nursery-little-forest-childrens-centre-ey363173) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [St James Road Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-james-road-preschool-2873836) |  |  |  | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Stepping Stones Nursery Pembury Ltd was inspected on 2 December 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 Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, 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 Pembury Ltd take?

Stepping Stones Nursery Pembury Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2786751)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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