--- title: "Stepping Stones Pre-School, Newmarket — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Stepping Stones Pre-School, a nursery in Newmarket — Ofsted-rated Good. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Stepping Stones Pre-School # Stepping Stones Pre-School in Newmarket Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2022) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Rear of Exning CP, Oxford Street, NEWMARKET, CB8 7EW · Suffolk Number of places 55 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2022 Local authority Suffolk About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Stepping Stones Pre-School, established in 1995, provides a warm and welcoming environment for children aged 2 to 4 years. 45am until 6pm, offering consistent support for families. Achieving an overall "Good" rating from Ofsted on 13th September 2022, the setting ensures children enjoy their time while engaging in purposeful activities. The curriculum encourages exploration both indoors and outdoors, with opportunities to develop physical skills in a well-resourced mud kitchen and a large mud area. Staff at Stepping Stones Pre-School are highly committed and create a calm, relaxed atmosphere where children feel safe, secure, and eager to learn. They excel at supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, working closely with parents and other professionals to create detailed education health and care plans that meet individual needs. Children are encouraged to develop independence, from washing hands and pouring drinks to helping tidy away. The pre-school also promotes an understanding of the natural world, allowing children to explore and learn about their local community through organised visits. What it's like Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the warm and welcoming pre-school. They are happy, confident and positively engage with staff who know them well. Staff provide a calm and relaxed atmosphere that helps children to feel safe and secure and eager to explore exciting and purposeful activities. Warm and welcoming Supports SEND Outdoor exploration Promotes independence Positive communication Engaging activities ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.45am until 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Stepping Stones Pre-School Last inspected 13 September 2022 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 thoroughly enjoy their time at the warm and welcoming pre-school. They are happy, confident and positively engage with staff who know them well. Staff provide a calm and relaxed atmosphere that helps children to feel safe and secure and eager to explore exciting and purposeful activities. Inspector highlights - Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the warm and welcoming pre-school. - Parents comment positively about the pre-school and praise staff's excellent communication methods. - The highly committed manager creates a positive culture and ensures staff have opportunities for professional development. - Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities extremely well, creating detailed education health and care plans with parents and professionals. - Children's independence is promoted to the highest level, with children washing their hands, pouring drinks, and helping to tidy away. Areas to develop - 1 help staff to enhance their teaching skills to consistently support children's communication and language skills. Inspection #10212817 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50196351) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Stepping Stones Pre-School Inspection date Sept 2022 Inspection no. 10212817 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50196351)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251670) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Rear of Exning CP, Oxford Street, NEWMARKET, CB8 7EW [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/0.36886/52.266/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near NEWMARKET - [Day nurseries in NEWMARKET](/search?q=NEWMARKET) - [Day nurseries in East of England](/search?q=East+of+England) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=stepping-stones-pre-school-cb8-7ew-251670) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment positively about the pre-school. They highly praise staff's excellent communication methods. > Parents praise the staff about the pre- school's rigorous settling-in sessions. > They compliment how staff support their children's learning and development. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities extremely well. They consult with parents and other professionals very well and together create detailed education health and care plans. This helps staff meet the individual needs of children from the beginning. Outdoor space Children confidently move around, both inside and outside. They have good opportunities to develop physical skills, using a variety of equipment at the well-resourced mud kitchen, and exploring the large mud area with their hands. ## Parent Reviews of Stepping Stones Pre-School 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVmHhv0SnAFs52goyvTUIzuJoBCT5T9bJwtVI6In8I124bNoHDx=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Victoria London 7 years ago My daughter LOVES it. She's always been happy and well supported here, and the staff work hard to support her learning in an appropriate way. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3Nzl1MS1RRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d869f1f6046d09:0x21e1c72345e102f5) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLs_WdNv1JoLNKCEIkNVrqDQFytX7X32k1eW6pGb6ELBLmW8A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Rachel Scrivener a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR6OWF6X0R3EAE!2m1!1s0x47d869f1f6046d09:0x21e1c72345e102f5) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKNNOs2yFKaCdDhRdYBbgPryZ5LVbRHGJwhhJdYB5059F8ImA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Kala Herzog 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3cDdlb2dBRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d869f1f6046d09:0x21e1c72345e102f5) Reviews from Google for Stepping Stones Pre-School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=2441451427321676533&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: April 2004 - October 2022 Good - September 2022 Good - November 2021 Requires improvement - October 2021 Requires improvement - April 2016 Outstanding - March 2016 Outstanding - March 2011 Outstanding - February 2011 Outstanding - November 2007 Outstanding - April 2004 Good ## Frequently asked about Stepping Stones Pre-School ### What is the age range at Stepping Stones Pre-School? ### How is Stepping Stones Pre-School classified by Ofsted? ### How does Stepping Stones Pre-School support children with SEND? ### When is Stepping Stones Pre-School open? ## Nearby day nurseries in NEWMARKET Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Stepping Stones Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Red Robins Day Nursery Newmarket · CB8 7EA 4.4(33 reviews) ](/nursery/red-robins-day-nursery-cb8-7ea-2631537) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.4 mi ### A1 Fun Club @ Paddocks Newmarket · CB8 0DL ](/nursery/a1-fun-club-paddocks-cb8-0dl-2830803) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.6 mi ### Colourbox Montessori School, Newmarket Newmarket · CB8 0EB 4.7(18 reviews) ](/nursery/colourbox-montessori-school-newmarket-cb8-0eb-ey471137) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### Red House Day Nursery Cambridge · CB25 0HD ](/nursery/red-house-day-nursery-cb25-0hd-2665802) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.0 mi ### Fairstead House Nursery Newmarket · CB8 7AA 4.3(6 reviews) ](/nursery/fairstead-house-nursery-cb8-7aa-ey543855) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.1 mi ### A1 Fun Club Newmarket · CB8 0HY ](/nursery/a1-fun-club-cb8-0hy) [See all nurseries in NEWMARKET →](/search?q=NEWMARKET) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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