# Stepping Stones Preschool CIO

Stepping Stones Preschool CIO is a sessional pre-school at Bedford Road Primary School, Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8QH, in Kempston, Bedford. It is registered for 24 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-preschool-cio-2833461  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Bedford Road Primary School, Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8QH
- Registered places: 24
- Ofsted URN: 2833461

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2025 (Reference 2833461). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2833461)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2833461)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2833461)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bedford Road Primary School, Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8QH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.118814,-0.497423

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Kempston Riverside Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Great Denham Country Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Addison Howard Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Cryselco Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Wood Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Bedford 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Road Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (December 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Rivertree Free School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Greys Education Centre |  | 5–16 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Grange Academy |  | 5–18 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Camestone School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Balliol Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Springfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St John's School |  | 2–19 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Banana Moon Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-ey481079) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Bunyan Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bunyan-playgroup-219101) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Lodge Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lodge-playgroup-ey369948) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Habitat PreSchool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/habitat-preschool-ltd-ey378237) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Keep Guard Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/keep-guard-day-nursery-ltd-2885761) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Warren Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/warren-childcare-centre-2591542) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Stepping Stones Preschool CIO take?

Stepping Stones Preschool CIO is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Stepping Stones Preschool CIO?

Bedford is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2833461)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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