# Stepping Stones Pre-School

Stepping Stones Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Meadway School, Dunsfold Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4NP, in Churchend, Reading. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 1.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-pre-school-ey275967  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Meadway School, Dunsfold Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4NP
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 0118 942 9492
- Website: http://www.steppingstonestilehurst.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY275967

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 January 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/EY275967

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2003 (Reference EY275967). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY275967)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY275967)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY275967)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Meadway School, Dunsfold Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4NP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.452822,-1.029573

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Hardwick Road Play Area, 0.2 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 Reading there are about 3.6 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

- Google: 1.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thames Valley School |  | 4–16 | Good (April 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| The Avenue Special School |  | 2–19 | Good (May 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Churchend Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Moorlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Michael's Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Blagrave Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Meadow Park Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Goldilocks Nursery (Reading) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/goldilocks-nursery-reading-limited-2835310) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Dickory Docks Educational Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dickory-docks-educational-day-nursery-ey473739) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Victoria Road Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/victoria-road-pre-school-116836) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Badgers Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-badgers-preschool-ey487802) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Norcot Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/norcot-early-years-centre-ey257099) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Acorns Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorns-nursery-school-ey493676) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Stepping Stones Pre-School Good at its inspection on 25 January 2023, 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 60 children at any one time.

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

Tilehurst is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 0118 942 9492 and visit www.steppingstonestilehurst.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY275967)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stepping+Stones+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJNWsLVNubdkgRgrBPISnnwSw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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