# Stepping Stones Preschool

Stepping Stones Preschool is a full-day nursery at Teachers Way, Hardley, Southampton, SO45 2QG, in Little Holbury, Hampshire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-preschool-ey297420  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Teachers Way, Hardley, Southampton, SO45 2QG
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 023 8089 7025
- Ofsted URN: EY297420

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 July 2025, 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/EY297420

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2005 (Reference EY297420). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY297420)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY297420)
- 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/EY297420)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 November 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1060266)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Teachers Way, Hardley, Southampton, SO45 2QG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.833701,-1.391165

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Holbury Manor Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Holbury Manor Wild Play Site, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Hampshire 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Church of England Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Cadland Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Blackfield Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Wildground Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Improved significantly (May 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Wildground Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (Improving) (September 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Lift New Forest | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Saplings (Childrens) Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/saplings-childrens-day-nursery-ltd-ey432713) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Good Shepherd Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/good-shepherd-pre-school-110538) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Woodberry Day Nursery and Pre-School- Fawley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodberry-day-nursery-and-pre-school-fawley-2710815) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Busy Bees Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-pre-school-ey281439) | Requires improvement |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Tops Fawley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-fawley-2531665) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [The Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-kindergarten-ey550384) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Stepping Stones Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Stepping Stones Preschool Good at its inspection on 11 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

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

### How do I contact Stepping Stones Preschool?

You can call 023 8089 7025.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY297420)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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