# Stepping-Stones Pre-School & Holiday Care C.I.C

Stepping-Stones Pre-School & Holiday Care C.I.C is a full-day nursery at Monksmead School, Hillside Avenue, Borehamwood, WD6 1HL, in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 25 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-pre-school-and-holiday-care-c-i-c-2655501  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Monksmead School, Hillside Avenue, Borehamwood, WD6 1HL
- Registered places: 25
- Ofsted URN: 2655501

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 December 2023, 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/16/2655501

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2021 (Reference 2655501). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2655501)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2655501)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2655501)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 April 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1415697)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Monksmead School, Hillside Avenue, Borehamwood, WD6 1HL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.654290,-0.268157

- Station: Elstree & Borehamwood, 0.5 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Maxwell Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Clarendon Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: King George Playing Field, 0.3 miles
- Park: Ripon Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Meadow Park, 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 Hertfordshire there are about 2.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yavneh Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Monksmead School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Summerswood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (April 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Teresa Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Kenilworth Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Saffron Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Cowley Hill School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Woodlands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Shekinah Glory Day Nursery and After School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-shekinah-glory-day-nursery-and-after-school-club-2900608) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Angels Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-pre-school-ey544488) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Starjumps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/starjumps-nursery-ey376291) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheeky-monkeys-day-nursery-ey398965) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Giant Steps Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/giant-steps-pre-school-2811917) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Tiny Giants Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-giants-pre-school-ltd-2545292) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Stepping-Stones Pre-School & Holiday Care C.I.C's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Stepping-Stones Pre-School & Holiday Care C.I.C Good at its inspection on 12 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Stepping-Stones Pre-School & Holiday Care C.I.C take?

Stepping-Stones Pre-School & Holiday Care C.I.C is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Stepping-Stones Pre-School & Holiday Care C.I.C?

Elstree & Borehamwood is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2655501)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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