# Stepping Stones Pre-School

Stepping Stones Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Parish Rooms, Falmouth Road, Chacewater, Truro, TR4 8LP, in Chacewater, Cornwall. It is registered for 18 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-pre-school-102874  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Parish Rooms, Falmouth Road, Chacewater, Truro, TR4 8LP
- Registered places: 18
- Phone: 01872 561542
- Ofsted URN: 102874

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 9 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/102874

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1993 (Reference 102874). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/102874)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/102874)
- Registered places: 18 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/102874)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 June 2014). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/669607)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Parish Rooms, Falmouth Road, Chacewater, Truro, TR4 8LP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.256272,-5.158203

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Chacewater Millennium Green, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Chacewater Play Park, 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 Cornwall there are about 3.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chacewater Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Blackwater Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Oak Tree School |  | 5–18 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| St Day and Carharrack Community School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (January 2025) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Naturally Learning Blackwater](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/naturally-learning-blackwater-2681858) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Red River Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/red-river-kindergarten-2880697) |  |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Daisy Fays Chiverton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-fays-chiverton-ey539142) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Sunny Days Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunny-days-nursery-102860) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Threemilestone Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/threemilestone-pre-school-ey547181) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Truro College Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/truro-college-day-nursery-ey263094) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Stepping Stones Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Stepping Stones Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 9 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Stepping Stones Pre-School take?

Stepping Stones Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 18 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Stepping Stones Pre-School?

You can call 01872 561542.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/102874)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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