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Stepping Stones Day Nursery # Stepping Stones Day Nursery in Norwich Compare Contact Nursery Awaiting first inspection · 4.8 (6 parent reviews) · Sparhawk Infant & Nursery School, Sparhawk Avenue, Norwich, NR7 8BU · Norfolk **Awaiting first Ofsted inspection.** This is a newly registered provider (registered October 2025). Ofsted has not yet carried out its first inspection, so no rating is available. Number of places 29 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected — Local authority Norfolk About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Stepping Stones Day Nursery, located in Norwich, provides a nurturing environment for children aged three to five years. Operating 50 weeks a year, the nursery offers flexible childcare options with hourly rates. Admissions are managed in conjunction with Norfolk County Council, and parents are invited to visit the nursery prior to applying. The nursery also actively engages with its community by participating in initiatives like the Primary PE and Sport Premium, which aims to enhance physical education and well-being for young pupils. The nursery focuses on supporting children’s holistic development and offers various sessions, including after-school care, with clear policies on fees, funding, and payment methods. They also provide healthy snacks and manage meal options to cater to diverse family needs. Flexible childcare options Government funding accepted Engaging sports premium initiatives ## Pricing & funding Fees are calculated on an hourly basis for children aged three to five during the day, alongside a fixed charge for late afternoon care. Registration, late payments, late collections, and breakfast are subject to separate flat fees. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - Non-refundable registration fee applies. - Late payment fee is charged for overdue accounts. - Late collection charges apply for delayed pickups. - Breakfast is available as an optional charged extra. ## Key facts Age range 3-5 years ## Parent Reviews of Stepping Stones Day Nursery 4.8 (6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUAmcbywRuirZm_3UyjiucmZD2zC4DVNFATlRgONCUCZEMBOndc=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) mark fernandes 10 years ago Good little (but expanding) Infant & Nursery school - both of my sons have been educated here & enjoyed it. Parking near school is difficult so recommend using Shank's pony & getting some exercise walking the kids to school :-) [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBaWE2QkhnEAE!2m1!1s0x47d9e25225108009:0xdfd01ba5b650d6d5) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWR5g7somSWhhyVPrP9zO_OoKIxWIZDQXnUEKTcg6Xkgo0wG2hxGQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Keith “Red” Land 4 years ago Outstanding [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM2MDV2c3pBRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d9e25225108009:0xdfd01ba5b650d6d5) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXwMOvsD571R3T0LRpsL0ov3AHLkMJQcf1AriR-OmltZRxllzkH=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Imre Bruce 9 months ago 🥳🥳🥳 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT205U1JVTndjekZ1ZEVGR04yNVdjRTFNV0doNllVRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d9e25225108009:0xdfd01ba5b650d6d5) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJwsJu1NZxlxGPpzG4nnxdMVPcTQCYl5RKm8i5q27QSvJJPJA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Vasil Kacarov 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQtN3JuMU9BEAE!2m1!1s0x47d9e25225108009:0xdfd01ba5b650d6d5) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocINH5oLIx3EXD2g_CX8tXgGbelzjXotjlyc5kjQ9mgGCsIj1A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Megan Claxton 4 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNHLS15ZnpnRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d9e25225108009:0xdfd01ba5b650d6d5) Reviews from Google for Stepping Stones Day Nursery. 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