# Stepping Stones Pre-School

Stepping Stones Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Lynsted Little Hall, Lynsted CP School, Lynsted Lane, ME9 0RL, in Lynsted, Kent. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-pre-school-127646  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Lynsted Little Hall, Lynsted CP School, Lynsted Lane, ME9 0RL
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 01795 522736
- Ofsted URN: 127646

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 January 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/16/127646

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1999 (Reference 127646). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127646)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 January 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127646)
- 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/16/127646)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 September 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/714335)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Lynsted Little Hall, Lynsted CP School, Lynsted Lane, ME9 0RL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.315700,0.788321

- 6 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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

- Google: 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynsted and Norton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Rodmersham School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |
| The Sittingbourne School | Secondary | 11–19 | Good (March 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Teynham Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teynham-community-pre-school-127676) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Wings Nursery Norton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wings-nursery-norton-2605948) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Baby Moonbeams Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/baby-moonbeams-day-nursery-2810749) |  |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Stepping Stones](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-2537124) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Sittingbourne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-sittingbourne-127560) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Goldilocks Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/goldilocks-nursery-2655473) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Stepping Stones Pre-School Good at its inspection on 20 January 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 20 children at any one time.

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

Teynham is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01795 522736.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127646)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stepping+Stones+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJu2C4WRrV3kcRPDGgMSwHFxA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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