# Stepping Stones play and learn group

Stepping Stones play and learn group is a sessional pre-school at Adult Community Learning, Wilson Marriage Centre, Barrack Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 2LR, in The Hythe, Essex. It is registered for 45 children. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-play-and-learn-group-2804808  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Adult Community Learning, Wilson Marriage Centre, Barrack Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 2LR
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 01206 984022
- Website: http://www.steppingstonesplayandlearn.org/
- Ofsted URN: 2804808

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2024 (Reference 2804808). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2804808)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2804808)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2804808)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Adult Community Learning, Wilson Marriage Centre, Barrack Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 2LR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.885102,0.916258

- Station: Hythe (Essex), 0.5 miles
- Station: Colchester Town, 0.5 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Love Hill Lawn, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Essex there are about 2.9 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 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St. George's School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St James the Great Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Kendall Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St John's Green Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Unity Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Colchester Prep & High School |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Wilson Marriage Centre Nursery, Little Learners](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-wilson-marriage-centre-nursery-little-learners-650154) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Oaklea Montessori Cic](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oaklea-montessori-cic-ey542566) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Angelina's Day Care Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/angelinas-day-care-ltd-2780624) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Celtic Rose Center](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/celtic-rose-center-ey547291) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kiddi Caru Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-nursery-ey229919) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Woodland Barn Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodland-barn-day-nursery-ey303073) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Stepping Stones play and learn group take?

Stepping Stones play and learn group is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Stepping Stones play and learn group?

Hythe (Essex) is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Stepping Stones play and learn group?

You can call 01206 984022 and visit www.steppingstonesplayandlearn.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2804808)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stepping+Stones+Play+%26+Learn+Group&query_place_id=ChIJyxjn3AMF2UcRwmEztK3hpKI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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