# Stepping Stones Pre School

Stepping Stones Pre School is a sessional pre-school at The Methodist Church Hall, Leicester Road, Sapcote, Leicester, LE9 4JE, in Sapcote, Leicestershire. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-pre-school-226466  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Methodist Church Hall, Leicester Road, Sapcote, Leicester, LE9 4JE
- Registered places: 28
- Ofsted URN: 226466

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 May 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/16/226466

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1993 (Reference 226466). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/226466)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/226466)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/226466)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 21 March 2018). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1202228)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Methodist Church Hall, Leicester Road, Sapcote, Leicester, LE9 4JE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.536125,-1.276597

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Leicestershire there are about 2.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church of England Primary School, Sapcote | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Manorfield Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Sharnford Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Croft Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Smiles Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smiles-nurseries-ltd-2523553) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Poplar Tot's Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poplar-tots-childcare-ltd-2895528) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Achievers Preschools (Stoney Stanton) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-achievers-preschools-stoney-stanton-ltd-2695375) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Paint Pots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paint-pots-2699641) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Teapots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teapots-day-nursery-223277) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [The Pre-School Play Station](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-pre-school-play-station-226492) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Stepping Stones Pre School Good at its inspection on 13 May 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 28 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/226466)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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