Stepping Stones Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Derry City and Strabane
Stepping Stones Day Nursery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 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: 37 Glendermott Road, Clooney, Londonderry, BT47 6BG
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
That puts Stepping Stones Day Nursery among the 924 places in Derry City and Strabane holding top marks, 76% 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 | 924 | 76% | ← Stepping Stones Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 225 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 127 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 Day Nursery 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 Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bravo Cafe Bar - Waterside Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2023 |
| All Saints Centre Other catering premises | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Ardavon Caring Premises | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Browns Restaurant and Champagne Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Adult Respite Facility (Cottages) Caring Premises | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Beechway House Caring Premises | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Children's Respite Cottage Caring Premises | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Age Concern Other catering premises | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
Questions about Stepping Stones Day Nursery
What is Stepping Stones Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Stepping Stones Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 22 October 2025.
Is Stepping Stones Day Nursery 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Stepping Stones Day Nursery last inspected?
Stepping Stones Day Nursery was last inspected on 22 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derry City and Strabane Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Stepping Stones Day Nursery?
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 Day Nursery compare to other places in Derry City and Strabane?
76% of the 1,215 rated food businesses in Derry City and Strabane hold the top rating of 5, and Stepping Stones Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects Stepping Stones Day Nursery 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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