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Stepping Stones, Lewes Community Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2024)
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4.3(12 parent reviews)
·Southcourt House, Morris Road, Lewes, BN7 2AT · East Sussex
Number of places
38 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2024
Local authority
East Sussex

About this day nursery

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What it's like

Children are safe and happy in this friendly and welcoming nursery. They settle very well and transitions between each room are very well managed. As a result, children develop a deep sense of security and staff know them very well.

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Stepping Stones, Lewes Community Nursery

Last inspected 29 February 2024

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are safe and happy in this friendly and welcoming nursery. They settle very well and transitions between each room are very well managed. As a result, children develop a deep sense of security and staff know them very well.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager is passionate and committed to the nursery's continuous development.
  • Staff make good use of the local environment to help children to learn about the world around them and how to keep safe outdoors.
  • Staff caring for younger children help them to build on their skills, supporting emerging language and physical development.
  • Children's interests and ideas are highly valued, and staff encourage inquisitive learning.
  • Staff successfully help children to develop good independence skills, supporting their readiness for school.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to develop a more consistent approach to helping children join in with activities, particularly those who are quieter, so that their voices are heard.
Inspection #10311821 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"they receive good communications about their children."

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Staff make good use of the local environment to help children to learn about the world around them and how to keep safe outdoors. They take children on outings every day and wear appropriate clothes for the weather.

Parent Reviews of Stepping Stones, Lewes Community Nursery

4.3
(12)
Hattie Claxton
3 months ago

Stepping Stones has been a wonderful start for our daughter, and we couldn’t be happier with the care she receives. The staff are warm, attentive, and truly invested in each child’s development. Since joining, she has grown so much in confidence and independence, and she comes home every day excited to share what she’s learned. The nursery provides a nurturing, engaging environment with a great balance of learning and play, and communication with parents is excellent. We’re so grateful to the team and would highly recommend Stepping Stones to any parent looking for a caring and supportive nursery

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Rachel Edwards
3 months ago

Stepping Stones Nursery is truly exceptional. From the moment you walk through the door, you can feel how much care, thought, and joy goes into every part of the day. The staff are warm, attentive, and genuinely invested in each child’s wellbeing and development. They take the time to really get to know the children, celebrate their personalities, and support them as they grow in confidence and independence. The environment is beautifully set up — calm, creative, and full of opportunities for exploration. Whether it’s sensory play, outdoor adventures, or imaginative activities, the team always provides rich experiences that spark curiosity and make learning feel magical. Communication with parents is brilliant too. You’re always kept in the loop, and it’s clear how much effort goes into making families feel welcome, supported, and part of the journey. Stepping Stones is more than a nursery — it’s a community. A place where children feel safe, valued, and excited to come in each day. I couldn’t recommend it more highly.

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Charlotte Griffiths
3 months ago

Stepping Stones Nursery has been amazing for our family. My eldest attended and now my youngest goes there too, and both have grown and developed so much thanks to the wonderful care and support they receive. The staff are truly second to none — kind, professional, and genuinely invested in each child. I couldn’t recommend Stepping Stones highly enough!

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Jessica Wood
3 months ago

Stepping stones, where I’ve sent both my children, is a fantastic nursery. The staff are really kind and care about the children and their individual needs. They get out and about every day rain or shine (for example today my son visited middle farm in their minibus), and the children really grow in confidence as a result. They were also incredibly supportive with transitioning to school, holding a parents evening with advice and guidance. The children are equipped with the emotional, physical and social skills for their next adventure. I couldn’t recommend it more highly.

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Becky Wilson
3 months ago

I can not recommend Stepping stones nursery enough!! My older son attended here and the care, support and love they put into helping him grow and flourish is something I will never forget and will be forever grateful for! The support I had through all his Send needs was just amazing and He has gone off to school with the confidence and so much self belief. My younger son is now attending here and he is growing in confidence every single day he attends and loves being there!!

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Inspection history

Date: August 2013

  • February 2024Good
  • April 2018Good
  • July 2015Good
  • July 2014Requires improvement
  • August 2013Inadequate

Frequently asked about Stepping Stones, Lewes Community Nursery

About the setting

Stepping Stones, Lewes Community Nursery Ltd registered in 2013. The nursery employs 20 members of childcare staff, of whom 12 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. The nursery is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, throughout the year. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY459301
Registered person
Stepping Stones, Lewes Community Nursery Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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