Stepping Stones Uppingham
GoodBirth to 8+Open for decades
A day nursery in Oakham for children from birth to 8+, open 8am to 6pm. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in May 2023. Open since 2003, with 22 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Rutland
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Rutland from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
LE15 9RTWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
- 23 July 2026 — Concern: actions taken what Ofsted published
Ofsted inspector, 25 May 2023 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children are happy and relaxed as they come into the setting. They are greeted by their key person, who welcomes them enthusiastically, which helps children to feel safe and secure. Children separate from their parents confidently, as they wave goodbye and join their peers in activities, such as play dough making. Children learn to behave well, and their well-being is given high priority by practitioners.
They are considerate of one another. For example, children support each other at lunchtime as they help pour drinks for one another. Children play energetically, and younger children are free to run around confidently and access bicycles independently, supporting their balance and coordination.
Children have access to a wonderful learning environment and benefit from practitioners planning a good-quality curriculum. They independently access a variety of exciting activities and experiences both inside and outside. The natural resources provided by practitioners are engaging, and children embrace these. For example, children access a large growing area outside, where they can access a considerable number of flowers to plant and grow, supporting them to develop their understanding of growth and nature. Children explore the water area alongside practitioners who support their curiosity, as they explore what happens if they use a colander instead of a bucket.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- support practitioners to build on opportunities for children to develop and use their home language during play and learning - develop practitioners' questioning skills to enhance and support the children to progress in their learning and provide them with the time to develop their thinking.
- 25 May 2023Good
- 8 June 2017Good
- 11 April 2013Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Stepping Stones Uppingham
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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