# Stepping Stones Pre-school

Stepping Stones Pre-school is a full-day nursery at Melton Community Centre, Cross Street, KETTERING, NN16 9DH, in Kettering, North Northamptonshire. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 2 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-pre-school-ey390463  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Melton Community Centre, Cross Street, KETTERING, NN16 9DH
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 07523 974286
- Website: http://steppingstoneskettering.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY390463

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 11 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY390463

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2009 (Reference EY390463). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY390463)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY390463)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY390463)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Melton Community Centre, Cross Street, KETTERING, NN16 9DH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.405985,-0.730765

- Station: Kettering, 0.9 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Grafton Street Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Rockingham Road Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Pocket Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 North Northamptonshire there are about 3.5 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Kettering Park Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Kettering Park Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Ronald Tree Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Kettering Buccleuch Academy | All-through | 4–18 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Brambleside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees Queen of Hearts Kettering](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-queen-of-hearts-kettering-220035) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Toddlerz Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toddlerz-day-nursery-limited-ey482012) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Mini Minds Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-minds-nursery-2606364) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kettering Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kettering-childcare-ey537792) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Kettering](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-kettering-ey547177) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Windermere Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/windermere-day-nursery-260738) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Stepping Stones Pre-school Outstanding at its inspection on 11 July 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 40 children at any one time.

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

Kettering is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 07523 974286 and visit steppingstoneskettering.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY390463)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stepping+Stones+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJTfcwQf-ed0gR-Y4STfTj0f0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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