# Stepping Stones Pre-School

Stepping Stones Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Kendall Hall, Nunnery Fields, Canterbury, CT1 3JN, in Canterbury, Kent. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-pre-school-127645  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Kendall Hall, Nunnery Fields, Canterbury, CT1 3JN
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07980 492024
- Website: https://www.steppingstonescanterbury.org.uk/contact
- Ofsted URN: 127645

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 30 June 2023, 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/16/127645

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1967 (Reference 127645). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127645)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127645)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127645)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Kendall Hall, Nunnery Fields, Canterbury, CT1 3JN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.273372,1.083151

- Station: Canterbury East, 0.3 miles
- Station: Canterbury West, 0.8 miles
- 36 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St Mary Bredin, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Dane John Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Martyrs' Field Memorial, 0.3 miles
- Park: Garden of St Mary de Castro, 0.3 miles
- Park: north holmes campus, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas' School |  | 4–19 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Peter's Methodist Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury | Primary | 5–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Wincheap Foundation Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Pilgrims' Way Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Johns Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| The Canterbury Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| St Stephen's Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (January 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Jo Jo's Day Care Nursery - Canterbury Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jo-jos-day-care-nursery-canterbury-ltd-2842937) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [The Nursery At Canterbury College](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nursery-at-canterbury-college-2503414) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bovan Creek](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bovan-creek-2725661) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Oaks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-day-nursery-ey449585) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Canterbury Day Nursery, Holiday Playscheme and ASC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/canterbury-day-nursery-holiday-playscheme-and-asc-127078) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Tiny Stars Canterbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-stars-canterbury-ey489431) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Stepping Stones Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 30 June 2023, 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 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Stepping Stones Pre-School?

Canterbury East is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 07980 492024 and visit www.steppingstonescanterbury.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127645)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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