# Stepping Stones Pre-School York

Stepping Stones Pre-School York is a sessional pre-school at Hurst Hall, 1Border Road, Strensall, York, YO32 5SR, in Towthorpe, York. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-pre-school-york-321529  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Hurst Hall, 1Border Road, Strensall, York, YO32 5SR
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01904 442826
- Website: https://www.steppingstonesstrensall.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 321529

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 September 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/16/321529

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2000 (Reference 321529). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/321529)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 September 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/321529)
- 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/16/321529)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/245258)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hurst Hall, 1Border Road, Strensall, York, YO32 5SR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.027245,-1.039122

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 York there are about 2.7 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Wilkinson Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Ralph Butterfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Strensall Montessori Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/strensall-montessori-nursery-ltd-2780059) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Haxby Playgroups Rising Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/haxby-playgroups-rising-fives-2508642) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Little Green Rascals Haxby](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-green-rascals-haxby-ey563184) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Huntington Kinder Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/huntington-kinder-class-2545712) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Haxby Playgroups Headlands](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/haxby-playgroups-headlands-2508641) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [The Wonder Years Preschool & Extended School CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-wonder-years-preschool-and-extended-school-cio-ey477911) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Stepping Stones Pre-School York Good at its inspection on 8 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Stepping Stones Pre-School York take?

Stepping Stones Pre-School York is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

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

You can call 01904 442826 and visit www.steppingstonesstrensall.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/321529)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stepping+Stones+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJ91IBE3gyeUgR_NCyjrYqY04)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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