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Stepping Stones # Stepping Stones in Trowbridge Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Sept 2025) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Longfield Children's Centre, Broadcloth Lane, Trowbridge, BA14 7HE · Wiltshire Number of places 24 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2025 Local authority Wiltshire About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Stepping Stones in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, operates as an opportunity group and the district specialist centre for West Wiltshire, offering dedicated support for early years children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. " The setting prides itself on the strong bonds staff develop with children, knowing their individual needs, interests, and developmental journeys. Children can explore a peaceful sensory room and engage in expertly crafted activities that promote focus and language development. The team of 12 highly qualified staff members, all holding qualifications between level 3 and level 6, works collaboratively, demonstrating enthusiasm and unwavering commitment to each child's progress. They prioritise staff well-being, which contributes to a positive and motivated team culture, and maintain an "Outstanding" rating across all areas of effectiveness, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. What it's like Children radiate joy, giggling with delight as they engage with staff during puppet play. They thrive under the attentive care of knowledgeable staff, who have a deep understanding of their needs, interests and developmental journey. Children show that they feel safe as they independently explore a peaceful sensory room, captivated by the shimmering reflections of bubbles from a lamp. Their cues are responded to swiftly and sensitively, fostering their security, self-esteem and confidence. Strong bonds with staff Tailored approach Exemplary partnerships ## Key facts Opening hours 9am to 4.30pm from Monday to Friday Term time / All Year Term\_time\_only Established 1974 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Stepping Stones Last inspected 18 September 2025 Overall effectiveness Outstanding What it's like to attend Children radiate joy, giggling with delight as they engage with staff during puppet play. They thrive under the attentive care of knowledgeable staff, who have a deep understanding of their needs, interests and developmental journey. Children show that they feel safe as they independently explore a peaceful sensory room, captivated by the shimmering reflections of bubbles from a lamp. Their cues are responded to swiftly and sensitively, fostering their security, self-esteem and confidence. Inspector highlights - Children radiate joy, giggling with delight as they engage with staff during puppet play. - Children make extraordinary progress through the expertly crafted and ambitious curriculum. - Staff bring enthusiasm, passion and unwavering commitment to their roles. - Children flourish through leaders' exemplary approach to settling them into the setting. - Leaders build exemplary partnerships with external agencies, enabling staff to develop the expertise needed to meet children's individual needs. - Children benefit from highly skilled and experienced staff. - Parents highlight how regular meetings, clear communication and shared targets create a genuine partnership. - Parents report exceptional support, feeling listened to, empowered and no longer alone in navigating their child's needs. Inspection #10407992 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50289453) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Stepping Stones is the district specialist centre for West Wiltshire, providing specialist support for early years children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. ## Parent Reviews of Stepping Stones 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJr0KOIUBbc9dAscCENpOtShgwmz6NyAaTjiRoUqfURSCO4rw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Devon Stamford 6 years ago Good services and nice staff i use to go to this place when i was little [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURNeGFmbHNBRRAB!2m1!1s0x4873d5f9f660727f:0xa29b811cae0571c2) Reviews from Google for Stepping Stones. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11717100815713137090&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history - September 2025 Outstanding - January 2020 Outstanding - October 2015 Outstanding - January 2011 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Stepping Stones ### What are the opening hours at Stepping Stones? ### How does Stepping Stones support children with SEND? ### From what age does Stepping Stones accept children? ### What stands out in the latest inspection highlights for Stepping Stones? ## Nearby day nurseries in Trowbridge Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Stepping Stones. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### YMCA Little Shoots Day Nursery Trowbridge · BA14 7HE ](/nursery/ymca-little-shoots-day-nursery-ba14-7he-2594614) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Roundstone Nursery School Trowbridge · BA14 7EG ](/nursery/roundstone-nursery-school-ba14-7eg-ey450705) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Rainbow Early Years Trowbridge · BA14 0PS ](/nursery/rainbow-early-years-ba14-0ps-145813) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Bumpers Nursery by Baloo's Trowbridge · BA14 8AE 4.6(318 reviews) ](/nursery/bumpers-nursery-by-baloo-s-ba14-8ae-2751460) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Seesaw 2 Trowbridge · BA14 7HW ](/nursery/seesaw-2-ba14-7hw-145824) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Seesaw 1 Trowbridge · BA14 9EB 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/seesaw-1-ba14-9eb-145823) [See all nurseries in Trowbridge →](/search?q=Trowbridge) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Stepping Stones Inspection date Sept 2025 Inspection no. 10407992 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50289453)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY410582) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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