# Stepping Stones Pre-School

Stepping Stones Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Clipston School, High Street, Clipston, Market Harborough, LE16 9RU, in Clipston, West Northamptonshire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 13 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-pre-school-219879  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Clipston School, High Street, Clipston, Market Harborough, LE16 9RU
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01858 525113
- Website: http://www.steppingstonesclipston.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 219879

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 June 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/16/219879

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1993 (Reference 219879). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219879)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219879)
- 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/16/219879)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 March 2023). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/940899)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Clipston School, High Street, Clipston, Market Harborough, LE16 9RU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.427341,-0.953219

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In West Northamptonshire 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 13 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clipston Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Daffodils Outdoor Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daffodils-outdoor-nursery-ey501649) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Market Harborough](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-market-harborough-ey486944) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Partou Progress House Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-progress-house-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2685399) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Caterpillar Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/caterpillar-day-nursery-ltd-ey411010) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Market Harborough Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/market-harborough-montessori-nursery-ey339004) | Good |  |  | 3.7 miles |
| [Little Angels Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-day-nursery-223235) | Good |  |  | 3.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Stepping Stones Pre-School Good at its inspection on 27 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 24 children at any one time.

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

You can call 01858 525113 and visit www.steppingstonesclipston.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219879)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stepping+Stones&query_place_id=ChIJNdM-5j1yd0gRYaIaQo7Q5TM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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