Stepping Stones Preschool food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Reading
Stepping Stones Preschool holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 October 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 1 Dunsfold Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 2NP
How it compares in Reading
That puts Stepping Stones Preschool among the 881 places in Reading holding top marks, 65% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 881 | 65% | ← Stepping Stones Preschool | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 248 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 148 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 155 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Stepping Stones Preschool none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Stepping Stones Preschool, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butts Today's Local Retailers - other | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2024 |
| Asda Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Cake and Beyond Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Asda Service Station Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Caterlink at Park Lane Primary Junior School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Blip Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| 3B's Cafe Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Calcot Cottage Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2010 |
Questions about Stepping Stones Preschool
What is Stepping Stones Preschool's food hygiene rating?
Stepping Stones Preschool has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reading Council on 23 October 2025.
Is Stepping Stones Preschool safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Stepping Stones Preschool last inspected?
Stepping Stones Preschool was last inspected on 23 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Reading Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Stepping Stones Preschool?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stepping Stones Preschool compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, and Stepping Stones Preschool is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects Stepping Stones Preschool and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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