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[South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. Stepping Stones Nursery School # Stepping Stones Nursery School in Thames Ditton Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2025) · 129 Woodfield Road, Thames Ditton, KT7 0DR · Surrey Number of places 62 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2025 Local authority Surrey About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Stepping Stones Nursery School, located in Thames Ditton, Surrey, was established in 1990 and operates year-round from 7:45 am to 5:45 pm, Monday to Friday. The setting has achieved a "Good" rating from Ofsted, with its previous inspection being "Outstanding". With a capacity for 62 children and 51 currently on roll, the nursery provides care for children aged from 1 to 4 years. The leadership and staff are dedicated to creating a happy, nurturing, and inviting environment, consistently achieving good outcomes for children. Parents consistently praise the staff for their dedication, the personalised care provided, and the engaging learning opportunities, noting how much their children enjoy their time at the nursery. Good overall effectiveness Nurturing environment Strong communication focus Passion for books Engaged learners Effective safeguarding ## Key facts Opening hours 7.45am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday Term time / All Year All\_year Established 1990 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Stepping Stones Nursery School Last inspected 30 January 2025 Overall effectiveness Good Inspector highlights - Leaders and staff place children at the heart of everything they do, creating a happy, inviting and nurturing setting where outcomes for children are consistently good. - Staff are particularly attentive to children's individual needs and their emotional well-being. - The very experienced leaders show high aspirations for all children and have a thoughtfully designed curriculum in place. - Children enjoy exciting activities, such as sensory and creative opportunities. - Children develop long-lasting friendships, which helps to establish an atmosphere of mutual respect, where children of all ages thrive. - The setting has a strong focus on supporting children's communication and language skills, with staff modelling new words and using visual prompts for children with SEND. - Children develop a true passion for books, with younger children retelling stories and older children creatively generating their own narratives. Areas to develop - 1 Adapt planning, organisation and delivery of adult-led activities to ensure they are more finely tuned to suit individual learning needs. - 2 Enhance professional development opportunities to address minor inconsistencies in individual staff's practice. Inspection #10376167 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50269941) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Stepping Stones Nursery School Inspection date Jan 2025 Inspection no. 10376167 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50269941)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/955834) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=stepping-stones-nursery-school-kt7-0dr-955834) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are provided with targeted plans of support to meet their developmental needs. Staff skilfully use visual prompts to develop these children's comprehension. EAL / language support Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive targeted support plans to meet their developmental needs. Inspection history Date: January 2007 - January 2025 Good - May 2019 Outstanding - April 2016 Good - September 2010 Outstanding - January 2007 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Stepping Stones Nursery School ### What stands out about Stepping Stones Nursery School? ### Is Stepping Stones Nursery School a private nursery? ### How is English language support handled? ### What do parents value about the nursery? ### Whereabouts is Stepping Stones Nursery School? ### From what age does Stepping Stones Nursery School accept children? ### How does Stepping Stones Nursery School support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Thames Ditton Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Stepping Stones Nursery School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Little Heroes Nurseries Thames Ditton · KT7 0NB 5.0(20 reviews) ](/nursery/little-heroes-nurseries-ltd-kt7-0nb-2641008) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Thames Ditton Thames Ditton · KT7 0BS 4.4(10 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-thames-ditton-kt7-0bs-ey347409) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.5 mi ### Planet Warriors Kids Club Thames Ditton · KT7 0BS ](/nursery/planet-warriors-kids-club-kt7-0bs-2797338) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Bright Horizons Hinchley Wood Day Nursery and Preschool Surrey · KT10 0DD 4.7(10 reviews) ](/nursery/bright-horizons-hinchley-wood-day-nursery-and-preschool-kt10-0dd-ey492074) - [ Ofsted: Inadequate 0.7 mi ### Ivy House, Station Road Thames Ditton · KT7 0NR ](/nursery/ivy-house-station-road-kt7-0nr-2783888) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Little Bears Day-care Thames Ditton · KT7 0UX ](/nursery/little-bears-day-care-kt7-0ux-2678544) [See all nurseries in Thames Ditton →](/search?q=Thames+Ditton) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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