# Stepping Stones Playgroup

Stepping Stones Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at 10 Station Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN40 1RE, in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-playgroup-511221  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 10 Station Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN40 1RE
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01424 215455
- Ofsted URN: 511221

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 November 2022, 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/16/511221

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 1987 (Reference 511221). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511221)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511221)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511221)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 10 Station Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN40 1RE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.841217,0.474150

- Station: Bexhill, 0.1 miles
- Station: Collington, 0.7 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Egerton Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Manor Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Bexhill Down, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Barrack Hall Play Area, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Play-Zone, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In East Sussex 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Chantry Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| King Offa Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Mary's School and 6th Form College |  | 5–19 | Good (March 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School, Bexhill | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Glyne Gap School |  | 2–19 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Pebsham Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Amberley Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/amberley-nursery-156381) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Cherry Blossom Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-blossom-preschool-2753408) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Cherry Blossom Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-blossom-nursery-ey431319) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Maggie's Day Nursery Bexhill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maggies-day-nursery-bexhill-2779183) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Battle Abbey Nursery Baby Room](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/battle-abbey-nursery-baby-room-ey559865) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Charters Ancaster Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/charters-ancaster-nursery-ey558142) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Stepping Stones Playgroup Good at its inspection on 17 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Stepping Stones Playgroup take?

Stepping Stones Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Stepping Stones Playgroup?

Bexhill is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Stepping Stones Playgroup?

You can call 01424 215455.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511221)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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