# Stepping Stones Pre-School

Stepping Stones Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Aldborough CP School, Alby Hill, Alby, Norwich, NR11 7PH, in Alby Hill, Norfolk. It is registered for 22 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-pre-school-254293  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Aldborough CP School, Alby Hill, Alby, Norwich, NR11 7PH
- Registered places: 22
- Phone: 01263 768766
- Website: https://www.steppingstonesaldborough.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 254293

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 June 2024, 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/16/254293

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1999 (Reference 254293). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254293)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254293)
- Registered places: 22 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254293)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/281863)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Aldborough CP School, Alby Hill, Alby, Norwich, NR11 7PH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.861679,1.253777

- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Norfolk there are about 3.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldborough Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Erpingham Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Sprouts Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sprouts-nursery-2845927) |  |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Little Ants Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ants-childcare-2888412) |  |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [Suffield Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/suffield-park-nursery-ey318118) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.8 miles |
| [Dandelion Education Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dandelion-education-ltd-2530989) | Outstanding |  |  | 5.1 miles |
| [The Strawberry Patch Nursery & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-strawberry-patch-nursery-and-preschool-ey245165) | Outstanding |  |  | 5.4 miles |
| [Ladybird Preschool Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-preschool-nursery-ey543126) | Good |  |  | 5.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Stepping Stones Pre-School Good at its inspection on 11 June 2024, 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 22 children at any one time.

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

You can call 01263 768766 and visit www.steppingstonesaldborough.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254293)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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