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Stepping Stones

GRANTHAM, Lincolnshire · NG31 6QP

Inspected by Ofsted on 26 January 2022 under the report card framework.

Registration

Ofsted URN: EY397245
Provider type: Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Full day care
Registered since: 17 August 2009
Local authority: Lincolnshire

On the Early Years Register and the Compulsory Childcare Register.

Where it is

GRANTHAM, Lincolnshire · NG31 6QP. Location from the Ofsted register.

Inspection history

Inspections before November 2025 gave one overall rating rather than grading each area.

20 August 2015 inspection Outstanding
15 July 2010 inspection Outstanding

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Stepping Stones in GRANTHAM, Lincolnshire was last inspected on 26 January 2022. That inspection used Ofsted's report card framework, which replaced single-word overall ratings for early years settings in November 2025.

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Stepping Stones has been registered with Ofsted since 17 August 2009. Its unique reference number (URN) is EY397245.

Nearby settings

Kip McGrath Education Centre Grantham <1 km Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Grantham <1 km My Nursery (UK) LTD <1 km Albion House Day Nursery <1 km

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