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Stepping Stones Pre-School

Kent, CT1 3JNEarly yearsAges 0–5Sessional day care
Ofsted early years
Outstanding
30 Jun 2023
Registered places
24
Official figure includes estimates
Setting type
Sessional day care
Ofsted provider classification
Age range
0–5 years
On the Early Years Register

About Stepping Stones Pre-School

Stepping Stones Pre-School is a sessional day care setting in Kent, South East, for children aged 0 to 5. Published data records 24 registered places. The provider is on the Ofsted Early Years Register.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Outstanding (30 Jun 2023).

Ofsted registration and inspection fields come from the official childcare provider release. Fees, funded-place delivery and availability must be confirmed with the setting. How Classpot uses published data.

Key Details

Setting TypeSessional day care
Age Range0 to 5 years
Registered Places24
Provider StatusActive
Ofsted RegistersEarly Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Registered Since1 January 1967
Ofsted URN127645
AddressKendall Hall, Nunnery Fields, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3JN
Local AuthorityKent

Ofsted early years record

URN 127645

Status

Active

Registered

1 Jan 1967

Latest visit

30 Jun 2023

Safeguarding standardsYes
Overall effectivenessOutstanding

Source: Ofsted childcare providers and inspections management information. Registration and inspection data can change between releases.

Distance and walking access

Stepping Stones Pre-School

Approximate nursery point: centre of postcode CT1 3JN

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Funded childcare and statutory ratios

England-wide rules — not confirmation that this nursery offers a place or a particular session pattern.

Government-funded hours

15 hours for every 3- and 4-year-old

570 hours a year, normally 15 hours a week over 38 weeks, from the term after the third birthday.

Up to 30 hours for eligible working families

1,140 hours a year from the term after a child turns 9 months until school age. Eligibility must be checked and reconfirmed.

15 hours for some 2-year-olds

A separate entitlement applies to eligible children receiving additional support, including certain benefits or disability support.

A provider may stretch hours over more weeks and may charge separately for meals, nappies, extra hours or activities. Ask for a written schedule showing funded hours and optional extras.

EYFS minimum adult-to-child ratios

Under 21 : 3at least 1 adult for every 3 children
Age 21 : 5at least 1 adult for every 5 children
Age 3+1 : 8usual group-based minimum
Age 3+1 : 13only in qualifying Level 6-led provision

These are statutory minimums, not the nursery's actual staffing level. Ask for the normal ratio in your child's room, how breaks are covered and which qualifications are counted.

GOV.UK funded hoursCurrent EYFS frameworkRules checked 13 Aug 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stepping Stones Pre-School

Stepping Stones Pre-School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.