# Stepping Stones (SW) Ltd

Stepping Stones (SW) Ltd is a sessional pre-school at Hudson Way, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6UP, in Staplegrove, Somerset. It is registered for 37 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-sw-ltd-ey393742  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Hudson Way, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6UP
- Registered places: 37
- Phone: 01823 324566
- Website: http://www.steppingstonesstaplegrove.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY393742

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 September 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/EY393742

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2009 (Reference EY393742). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY393742)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY393742)
- Registered places: 37 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY393742)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 May 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1023924)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hudson Way, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6UP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.027633,-3.127894

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staplegrove Church School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Taunton Preparatory School |  | 0–13 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Norton Fitzwarren Church School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Bishops Hull Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Andrew's Church School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (October 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| North Town Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Wellsprings Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Priorswood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Adventures Nursery (Taunton)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-adventures-nursery-taunton-2660796) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Beehive Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-beehive-day-nursery-ltd-ey436790) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Taunton School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/taunton-school-nursery-ey310094) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Brock House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brock-house-day-nursery-ey464738) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Bishops Hull Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bishops-hull-preschool-143067) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Spring Bishops Hull](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-bishops-hull-2711629) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Stepping Stones (SW) Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Stepping Stones (SW) Ltd Good at its inspection on 30 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Stepping Stones (SW) Ltd take?

Stepping Stones (SW) Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 37 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Stepping Stones (SW) Ltd?

Taunton is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Stepping Stones (SW) Ltd?

You can call 01823 324566 and visit www.steppingstonesstaplegrove.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY393742)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stepping+Stones&query_place_id=ChIJF9uqfm70bUgRPI4AeHkEEdA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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