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Contact Information
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Phone Number01920 469698
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Details
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Group/OwnerSue McCall
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Person in ChargePippa Devonshire (Manager)
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Number of Staff9
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When ClosedBank Holidays & Christmas to New year
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Type of ServiceDay Nursery – Privately Owned Open all year Full Day Care Sessional Day Care
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Total Places for children28
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Age rangefrom 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months
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Opening DaysMon-Fri
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Opening Hours0730-1830
Stephanie B
September 22, 2015 at 12:00 amMy daughter spent two wonderful and very happy years at this nursery. Extremely caring staff who helped her grow into a confident and outgoing little girl. She is now at Reception but still asks to visit her friends and teachers at nursery. She has very fond memories of her time there and made some great friends. I highly recommend Stepping Stones.
Jessica O
March 30, 2016 at 12:00 amMy son has attended Stepping Stones for 7 months now and I could not recommend this place enough! I go to work and do not worry about him at all as I know he is extremely well looked after. The staff are so helpful friendly and communicate very well on progress etc etc. He is very happy at this nursery and comes back home very happy and content. It feels like he has been going for years as they are like a second family for my son.
Vanessa V
April 11, 2016 at 12:00 amYour child is your number one priority and you need a team that will take huge care and attention of your precious child – the team at Stepping Stones nursery all look forward to taking care of your child. I used Stepping Stones nursery for a one week temporary contract of my five month old as I had an exhibition to attend at event city. I am so happy with the level of care and attention the team offered my son. In addition the team upload pictures and updates of my child development/activities/educational needs on a daily basis, so that I as the parent am not missing out, fantastic! Huge thanks to the team. I wish this nursery was in London. Brilliant.
Natalie
July 25, 2016 at 12:00 amWe love Stepping Stones.
It’s a great feeling when your little one is settled and happy to go to nursery.
The staff are very friendly and my son loves them. They have got to know my child on a personal level and know his personality and needs.
The difference in my son since starting here is amazing his speech has come on in leaps and bounds and he’s even eating alot better too.
Stepping Stones is a home from home for my son and I would be lost without them
Rafal F
February 2, 2017 at 12:00 amVery friendly and professional staff, with very creative activities every day. Very closely cooperate with parents to adopt child’s daily routine. My 20-month-old daughter really enjoys her time at this nurse.
Paige W
February 16, 2017 at 12:00 amAbsolutely amazing. Staff are down to earth, very friendly and keep me updated on everything regarding my child and the nursery itself.
My child loves it here and has learnt a lot in the short time he has been here. Couldn’t be happier!
Becky H
February 20, 2017 at 12:00 amMy little boy (now 3) has been at Stepping Stones since he was 9 months old and absolutely loves it. There is such a happy welcoming feel to the nursery. My son can’t wait to see his friends each morning and it makes it so much easier to go to work each day knowing he is being well cared for by staff, that obviously love their jobs and all the children in their care.
The nursery is always clean and warm, the food always smells AMAZING and each morning we are greeted by a happy smiley member of staff.
The staff are fantastic, I can’t thank them enough for all their care and support over the years.
We are proud to part of the Stepping Stones family!
Kate T
February 27, 2017 at 12:00 amThis place has the personal touch of a childminder, the stability of early years setting and the comfort of a safe, warm friendly home. The staff genuinely care for your children. It’s not just about Ofsted tick boxes or fees like with other settings I viewed. The staff manage to make learning fun and the children seem to absorb it in abundance. They teach in a really gentle way that makes it fun for the children. In the summer you won’t be picking clean kids up. They will be filthy, that’s because they spend so much time outside playing, creating, learning and having fun. I personally think its fantastic. Plus they’re super tired by the end of the night! The meals are all healthy, homemade and hearty. Roast chicken, fish pie, wraps, chicken kebabs, curry. Fruit every day. Would I recommend this place? YES! I viewed loads of settings in the area and this one stood out for their friendliness, eagerness, gentleness and calmness.
Gemma B
February 27, 2017 at 12:00 amMy daughter attended Stepping Stones day nursery and I took my son back there last year. He’s been there for just over a year.
The staff are so lovely and friendly and you can tell they are mums themselves! They genuinely care for my boy and smother him with lots of love and attention.
It’s a very home from home nursery which I love. I feel like the staff really know my boy inside out. I know when I leave him he will have lots of fun and be cared for. They communicate daily about what he has done and what he has eaten either verbally or via the online system.
They have also been very flexible too.
As a teacher myself, I am aware of what should be provided within the eyes setting I am more than happy with what Stepping Stones provide.
Thank you Stepping Stones for caring for my son and giving him lots of opportunities to learn through play.
Laura W
February 16, 2018 at 12:00 amOur son has been at Stepping Stones for a year and he loves it! The staff are all really friendly and kind and my son is so happy and relaxed at drop off and pick up. He eats and sleeps well there and we’ve never had any problems. Highly recommend!
Nikki J
March 20, 2018 at 12:00 amWhat a lovely nursery! The staff are incredible and the atmosphere is so friendly and welcoming. A perfect, nurturing environment for any child. They catered to my daughters multiple allergies and complex health needs leaving me feeling extremely confident, to leave her in their care.
Jenn B
August 9, 2021 at 12:00 amAs a first time Mum, with a child born at the beginning of the first lockdown (18 months old), I was extremely anxious sending my son to nursery, but thankfully, I found Stepping Stones. He has settled in very quickly; I get regular updates and photos throughout the day, and the staff are really kind and attentive. The nursery has a fantastic play area outside and do lots of different activities for him and the other children. He is very much treated as an individual, rather than just another child. He is given healthy and delicious food. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone looking for a fun, friendly and kind setting for their child.
Céline J
August 9, 2021 at 12:00 amMy son loves going to this nursery. They do lots of fun activities and have a huge garden that connects to a forest where they regularly go to explore. My son has been making lots of progress since he’s at this nursery. I highly recommend it.
Richard P
August 27, 2021 at 12:00 amOur son is enjoying nursery very much; he settled in very quickly and now always loves going in! They’re always making lots of fun/educational activities and have a massive outdoor area too.
Rebecca F
September 13, 2021 at 12:00 amA lovely setting with a fantastic garden and excellent staff who genuinely care for the children and go above and beyond to help meet their needs. My son has blossomed since attending Stepping Stones, and I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone wanting high-quality care for their child.
Tatiane C
March 23, 2022 at 12:00 amWe love the nursery and our daughter too. The garden is fantastic. All the staff are very careful. The activities are age-appropriate, and my daughter is learning a lot each day. In September, she’s going to preschool, and I’m sure she’s ready for that.
Jas G
March 30, 2022 at 12:00 amI have two children in this nursery, and both have developed/grown so much since attending this nursery.
My eldest took some time to settle in, but now he looks forwards to going in and seeing his teachers and friends.
My youngest is able to be completely herself at nursery, which makes me feel that she is very comfortable with staff members, and their comments reflect her personality.
The nursery garden is amazing, and I am very happy with the food choices (especially the cheesy pasta that my fussy eater compliments).
I would highly recommend this nursery as I feel like it encourages independence, creativity and kindness. Most importantly to me, I feel my children are genuinely cared for.
C I
July 1, 2022 at 12:00 amStepping Stones has provided excellent care for both our children from when they were very young right through to school age. My son started at 4 months old, and my daughter at 6 months old. They have been well cared for in each of the age rooms and loved their time there, forming close bonds with children and staff.
We have always been provided with daily updates, regular parent evenings and activities/events that parents can get involved with if they can.
Also very accommodating of any changes we have needed to make as our personal circumstances changed.
Brad W
July 5, 2022 at 12:00 amMy stepson goes to the nursery five days a week and loves it! The events the nursery hold on special occasions are amazing. The most recent one being Father’s Day when the Dads were allowed in for tea, stay and play. The outdoor area is amazing, and I can see his weekly observations and what he gets up to daily through the nursery app. Highly recommend.
Natalie C
July 5, 2022 at 12:00 amMy 4-year-old had just “graduated” from Stepping Stones Day Nursery and has been going since he was 10 months old. He has always been happy and excited to go to nursery and is surrounded by lovely children and caring adults. My 2-year-old joined post lockdown, and despite being far more anxious, he was welcomed in and has grown hugely in confidence. Both my boys have gained lots being at Stepping Stones Day Nursery – social skills, age-appropriate milestones and preparation for school. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this nursery – I know my children are happy and well cared for when I hand them over for the day.
P F
July 5, 2022 at 12:00 amMy daughter is at the preschool and couldn’t have been happier with my choice. She looks forward to going there every day and is learning a lot. The staff is very attentive, and the management is always helpful. Amazing nursery.
A S
July 17, 2022 at 12:00 amMy daughter is at preschool, and she is so happy about it. She learned so many new things and got so many friends. Her social skills have definitely “upgraded” using this nursery. She is always happy and talking all day long about the adventures she got into at this amazing garden they have got. The staff is very attentive, and the management is always helpful. It’s an amazing nursery.
Emma B
December 1, 2022 at 12:00 amStepping Stones has provided a wonderful, warm and caring setting for our son, who has settled in quickly, forming strong relationships with the staff.
We are provided regular updates of his day, including pictures of the fun, engaging activities and key moments of learning. He really enjoys the fantastic outside space available and the delicious home-cooked meals. From day one, he has come home with a smile on his face.
We feel comfortable and confident in having an open conversation about his development and upcoming focuses and feel supported in any decisions or requests we make.
Thank you to everyone at Stepping Stones for all the great work, kindness and care. For first-time parents who are learning a lot and may worry somewhat, it’s appreciated. Seeing his progress during this time has given us the greatest assurance that he is in the best hands.
A K
December 6, 2022 at 12:00 amStepping Stones has a wonderful, caring and nurturing environment. It is a joy to pick up my child at the end of the day, and to see she has been well looked after, encouraged and has had a cracking, good time. All the staff, including the management, are friendly and welcoming. They want to know how you and your child are, and you can really see how well they know her, her traits and her areas for development. I can drop her off and feel calm and trust in the knowledge she is well looked after.
L S
March 9, 2023 at 12:00 amWe joined Stepping Stones during the pandemic, so could only view the premises from the windows, so took a gamble from reading all these positive reviews and wanted to add our experience. Our child really enjoyed being there, absolutely loved the staff and was never sad about going. They had quite a high staff turnover while we were there, including the kitchen staff, so the meals became quite basic. There was an incident that happened when our child could not be seen and issues with images on social media. The French lessons by a wonderful external teacher were actually on a laptop (fine during Covid but remained so after people could enter the setting), which was disappointing as we could do this at home. We moved to another preschool, and the jump in our child’s ability was huge in just a few weeks. Our child always came out with a smile, and the nursery ticked all our boxes initially, but the whole experience for us has just constantly felt chaotic.
Charlotte H
March 17, 2023 at 12:00 amAll 3 of my children have attended Stepping Stones over recent years, and my daughter is currently attending. She goes into nursery happy every day, it is such a warm, caring environment where she is thriving. They plan lovely activities every day, and she gets to experience new tastes and textures through play. She really enjoys the dancing sessions too. She has grown in confidence since joining, and I am sure she will be a confident independent girl by the time she is ready for school. The staff are wonderful, they really know her personality and cater to her needs.
Alex B
March 21, 2023 at 12:00 amMy daughter has been at Stepping Stones since she turned one, and we have been delighted with the experience. The manager and her staff are brilliant! They are a lovely team who all get to know the children and families so well. They have been fabulous in helping prep and support my daughter for the arrival of the new baby too.
Daily communication and termly progress updates are great, and the use of the app makes the whole process easy.
My daughter loves going to the nursery; she is also welcomed so warmly at the door. The activities they do every day are so imaginative, and there a plenty of themed days for them to enjoy. My daughter loves the outdoors, and this was also a real selling point for Stepping Stones.
A G
March 22, 2023 at 12:00 amOur toddler joined Stepping Stone in January after a big move from London. As with any big move, finding the right nursery is super important, and after visiting several nurseries, we decided Stepping Stone was the perfect solution for us: not many kids, a caring team, and big outdoor. I have to say we have been very happy so far! My child is thriving in the preschool room: the manager and the team are very caring, and I am pleased with her progress so far. Their observations are detailed and accurate, and I get quite a lot every week! On Fridays, I get a plan for the week ahead: it’s great to see what she will be doing the following week! Next Monday, there is a tea organised for mums and grandmas that will give us the chance to see the kids in their rooms. Yesterday I got a biscuit and card for Mother’s day (very cute even if she eats it all!). Thanks to the manager and the team for looking after our baby so well!
Dippy D
March 22, 2023 at 12:00 amAs a first-time mum with no prior experience with babies, I was extremely nervous about sending my daughter to a nursery. I have delayed and postponed the start date several times, but the manager reassured me and gave me the confidence to send my daughter to Stepping Stones Day Nursery. My daughter joined the nest and quickly settled in; she has learnt many new things, and her social skills improved a lot.
My daughter attends preschool now, and she loves being at preschool; she is the youngest there and loves to play with older children and learn new things. The staffs are lovely and very helpful, the app gets updated with all the details, and I can call them anytime if I have any queries.
I highly recommend Stepping Stones Day Nursery to anyone who is looking for high-standard and high-quality childcare.
Hollie S
March 22, 2023 at 12:00 amMy son joined Stepping Stones in August 2022; the staff have been amazing, and they have really helped us with his development. They have guided us through a number of processes in order to access more help and support for him as he transitions towards school.
Sandrine D
May 23, 2023 at 12:00 amMy daughter has gone to Stepping Stones for two years, and we could not be happier about how she has been looked after. The staff really deserve their outstanding Ofsted grading! They organise a range of interactive activities for the children (cooking, exploring, French, singing…) and have a different focus each week. Their food is healthy and varied, and the outdoor area is big and safe. We also really appreciate that their communication is excellent.
Shaun W
July 20, 2023 at 12:00 amOur daughter absolutely loves coming to this nursery. We have seen her confidence grow and build lovely friendships.
Could not recommend this nursery enough.
The staff are fantastic and caring and always have the best interest of our daughter.
Daily updates on what she has eaten are also a massive plus for us.
L J
July 20, 2023 at 12:00 amStepping Stones is a fantastic nursery. My daughter has been attending for almost a year and a half since she was 11 months, and she loves going so much. A lovely, supportive environment for the children, with lots for them to explore and experience. The staff there are wonderful, and I wouldn’t send my daughter anywhere else.
Liz B
July 20, 2023 at 12:00 amMy daughter has been with Stepping Stones since February 2020 and is soon leaving to start school. To say I’m sad is an understatement, as she has been taken such incredible care of since day one. Both the baby room and early years room staff are wonderful, caring individuals who take care of your child as if they’re part of their own family. I have always felt so happy and secure leaving my daughter here, knowing all her needs will be met – dietary, emotional, and the amount of fun and creative games and arts and crafts the staff come up with to entertain the children and inspire learning is unbelievable. The kids are happy, well-fed, and loved, and all extra needs are met and catered for eg allergies. Communication from staff to parents is impeccable with daily door updates, weekly photos and diaries, monthly updates on your child overall, parents’ evenings and any ad-hoc chat needed. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend SS to anyone; it was the only place we were prepared to send our kids.
Millie B
July 20, 2023 at 12:00 amStepping Stones is a fantastic nursery with a real home-from-home environment. My son really enjoys his time there and is always excited about his day and all the unique activities he gets up to. The staff are approachable, and you can tell how much they care for all the children. The monthly learning journals are exceptional! I would highly recommend this nursery.
Will H
July 20, 2023 at 12:00 amThe nursery and every member of staff cannot be praised enough. My daughter has come on leaps and bounds ever since joining in January, and she truly loves every session she attends, and she loves every member of staff.
A L
July 20, 2023 at 12:00 amStepping Stones is an amazing nursery that my little girl loves! She is currently 19 months old and has been attending this nursery since four months; it’s practically like a second family for her. The care and attention they give her is next level, and every day I can see how much she loves it, mainly because she never wants to leave! I can’t wait for my next little one to start!
Kelly B
July 20, 2023 at 12:00 amMy son goes to Stepping Stones, and he absolutely loves it! The staff are really friendly and brilliant with the children. All the kids are always so happy when you go in to pick up your child. They are always doing lots of fun activities made around the children’s interests. They even made good activities for taking care of babies when they found out my son would be a big brother. They also have a lovely chef who makes them lots of lovely food and snacks. My daughter is joining in September too, and I’m sure she will also love it!
Mariana A
August 8, 2023 at 12:00 amI had my daughter there since October 2020. She has developed so much and built her confidence since joining Stepping Stones. The staff are absolutely amazing, they provide excellent care to the children and we can see the joy on their faces when we pick them up and drop them off. They are very accommodating in requests and always walk the extra mile to ensure the children are taking full advantage of their curious selves. I could not praise them enough. Bonus points are their care, their amazing staff and let’s not forget the amazing variety of food their serve to the children, all homemade by their amazing cook and absolutely amazing menus.
Thank you Stepping Stone family for all the amazing care provided to my daughter.