Stepping Stones Day Nursery

Civic Centre, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Pershore WR10 1PT
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Chelsea Hale (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 8

Total Places for Children

  • 35

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Full day daily rate £58.44
    Half day rate £39.57


    We accept funding hours and offer sibling discounts. We also offer breakfast club from 7.30am at an additional charge

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
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Stepping Stones Day Nursery Reviews (21)

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Stepping Stones Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.873) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Stepping Stones Day Nursery has 21 reviews.

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Review from Samantha R (Grandmother of Child) published on 30 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My granddaughter has been at Stepping Stones now for a week and I can honestly say she has come on leaps and bounds in that small time! From clapping to waving to standing unaided she is progressing so well. The staff are amazing, all have been lovely, welcoming and you can see a genuine love for the
children in their care. I love the blossom app which gives daily updates with photos so you can see first hand at what the children have been getting up to. I would highly recommend Stepping Stones and I would like to thank them for taking great care of my granddaughter!
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Review from Henry S (Father of Child) published on 30 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team at Stepping Stones are great. The nursery does not overcomplicate things and provides a safe, friendly environment which our child really enjoys. The App works well and general admin is great as the team are very responsive. Highly recommend.
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Review from Amanda C (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl started nursery at Stepping Stones aged 7 months. I was super nervous sending her so early but the team at Stepping Stones have made it such a happy experience for us both. They're super responsive by email and via the app, I get beautiful detailed photos and updates about her day, and
she absolutely adores going there. One look at the gates and she's struggling to get out of my arms and always greets her carers with the biggest smile. And she's still smiling at the end of the day. Honestly I couldn't recommend this place enough.
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Review from L J (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Stepping Stones Day Nursery since September 2024. I've found the management and staff to be warm, friendly and caring. My son has settled in well and it's lovely to hear about his day and all the activities he's been up to which there are lots, both indoors and outdoors.
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with parents is great both in person and via the app/emails. I receive daily updates with photos on my child's day which is both reassuring and I can see his learning/development.
Meals are included providing a varied menu.
Overall, I'm pleased my son is in such a wonderful setting and I couldn't ask for more. The management and staff are outstanding.
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Review from P S (Father of Child) published on 10 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a family, we could not be happier with Stepping Stones. There is a clear love and care shown for my son and he has blossomed through the attention he gets from a staff team and small group numbers. The site is small but there are a lot of opportunities and the communication with parents is superb.
The highlight, for me, is the chance to see regular photo updates of my son's day and a clear understanding of how he spends his time at the nursery.
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Review from Isobel S (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Stepping Stones is a great environment for children. The staff are friendly, the place is clean and well-kept. My child comes home each day learning new skills. You are always well informed about your child's day from what they ate to what activities they have been doing. Cannot recommend this nursery
enough.
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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been attending since September and was only 11 months old. I have gone back to work which was daunting. But the manager was really reassuring and made me feel comfortable about leaving her. I can't thank the nursery enough my child has always been happy at drop and collect the staff are
great and she has made such progress in her development already. The staff are amazing always happy approachable and I really recommend this nursery.
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Review from K J (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so pleased that I chose the right nursery for my daughter. The staff are friendly and loving towards the children. I was nervous sending my daughter to nursery before she started at Stepping Stones but the app they use is brilliant and provides a lot of reassurance.
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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We as parents cannot recommend Stepping Stones enough. We have been sending our eldest here for 2 years and our youngest for 4 months. The leadership from the manager and all the other workers is fantastic. We have excellent communication through face-to-face, an app for daily updates and messages and
always happy for a chat on the phone. There is a monthly theme where the children learn different aspects and we are always told ahead of time. Lots of the activities are also child-led. Food - excellent menu. My youngest has a dairy allergy and we have had no slip-ups, lots of communication on other options sent to us so he doesn't feel left out from his friends. They play outside daily - outside has had a revamp and is looking great! They complete activities outside - anything from writing, painting or a sports day and regularly visit the local parks, feed the ducks or go to the shops to choose their snack! The care they receive is wonderful. Thank you.
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Review from N T (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't praise Stepping Stones enough. The care and support provided by every member of staff towards my daughter and my family is outstanding. My daughter loves attending Stepping Stones and doesn't even wave goodbye most mornings as she's keen to have a cuddle from staff members or play with her friends.
In addition to the outstanding care provided to my daughter, the staff are always on hand to offer guidance to parents when asked for it. The environment at Stepping Stones really is like an extended family.
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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't rate Stepping Stones highly enough. My little boy has been attending since he was 9 months old and absolutely loves it there. He is now 2 and in the preschool room and the staff are always friendly and caring, they often take the children out for activities and he has really flourished there.
Would really recommend it.
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Review from Jamie B (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a first-time mother I was very apprehensive about enrolling my daughter into a nursery setting as she was rarely left with any adults that aren't relatives. Stepping Stones Day Nursery have always gone above and beyond to settle any reservations and anxieties I've had as a new mum.
The staff have
always had my daughter's best interests at the heart of everything they do, whilst she's in their care and even when she's at home. if ever my daughter is poorly, a member of the team usually send a message on the app to check in on her which I really appreciate as it shows they really do care about the children in their care.
The communication is absolutely amazing and no request is too big or too small. The management is very knowledgeable and has a strong team providing superb care to the children. I couldn't appreciate them more and can't thank and recommend them enough. Thank you so much to everyone at Stepping Stones for welcoming us into your family!
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Review from Elisha B (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended this nursery for just over a year and she absolutely loves it. The staff from the beginning have been fantastic - caring, welcoming and so attentive! My daughter's social and communication skills have come on so much since starting at Stepping Stones. I feel reassured leaving
her as I know she will have a fun-filled day with lots of activities and the best possible care. They also have an app which is a great way of communicating with the nursery and allowing parents to see exactly what their child has been up to throughout the day (with lots of photos which I love looking at). It also helps to keep track of developmental milestones and possible areas of improvement. Without a doubt, I would recommend this nursery - my daughter always happily runs straight in and leaves with the biggest smile on her face!
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Review from Laura C (Mother of Child) published on 17 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my sons attend Stepping Stones and have done since they were 11 months old. My eldest goes to school in September and will be gutted to leave nursery. He has seen some changes in staffing, but his key worker has remained consistent and she not only cares about him, but puts a smile on his face
every day. My youngest has been at Stepping Stones for almost a year now, and after a slow start, he now skips into nursery happily. His key worker has put in a massive amount of effort with him, supporting him with his speech and taking time helping him to nap which has been a big change for him! The staff team they have now are nurturing and caring, food is freshly cooked on site which we appreciate, and our boys are kept busy and stimulated all day long. We are lucky to have a small friendly nursery to look after them. Thank you to the manager and team.
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Review from Emma-Jane G (Mother of Child) published on 14 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have two children who attend Stepping Stones, aged 3 and 2. They are both in the preschool room together and attend 3 full days a week. They both absolutely love it there and have settled in so quickly. The communication is amazing both on pick-ups and through the app. We receive daily updates of
what they have eaten, nappy changes, and all the activities they have done each day. They also take the children on outings like the local library and park! They send loads of photos every day through the app and update parents with regular newsletters! The staff are so lovely and welcoming and our children talk about them and all of their friends when they come home! Every morning they get so excited running into the nursery and are always so happy coming out and telling us all about their day! We appreciate the lovely staff so much for making great relationships with our children and taking such good care of them both. Highly recommended!
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Review from Mike C (Father of Child) published on 13 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Slightly apprehensive about starting our 2-year-old daughter at a new nursery as she was so settled at her previous setting and isn’t a massive fan of change, but we needn’t worry! From her first day, the manager and the team (shout out to her key worker), she has loved every minute. We get daily updates
through the app to give us peace of mind, and she always comes home with a massive smile on her face. The team keeps us updated with her learning journey using the "birth to 5 matter", which helps us track her improvement and also allows us to try new things at home with her.
If you’re looking for a reliable team that values what they do and has the children’s best interests at the centre of everything they do, stop searching!
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Review from Lauren C (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the moment we called to the moment we stepped inside, the manager and her team made our daughter who is 2, my husband and I feel so very welcomed. They are a friendly, caring and professional team who really want the best for you and your family. Our daughter took to it straight away. Didn’t even
miss us. That’s how amazing they are. They give updates to ease your mind. Home-cooked meals, great learning activities and endless smiles from all the children you see under their care. Great nursery, our daughters raved about it.
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Review from Autumn G (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been coming to Stepping Stones since August 2023. I absolutely cannot fault them. He settled in really quickly and looks forward to coming in, even asking to go in on days he doesn’t usually attend! The staff are fantastic and really do go above and beyond for both the children and their
parents/carers. The communication is amazing, you get updates of what your child has done at the end of every day, showing the activities they’ve been doing and how it links to their learning. The progress my son has made in the 6 months he’s been there is insane. I 100% recommend Stepping Stones Nursery, and a massive thank you to all the staff there for being such wonderful people.
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Review from Marcus E (Father of Child) published on 13 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attends two days a week and loves to go back every week, talking about the staff and the children and the activities they have done. Feedback is great and we feel really reassured when leaving our daughter there that she is cared for as an individual and supported in every way. They go on
outings and always see a range of activities in our diaries. Staff are very friendly and attentive and children always seem to be having fun.
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Review from J R (Father of Child) published on 13 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been at Stepping Stones since he was just under 1. We’ve seen him grow into a confident and friendly little boy, no doubt due to his time at nursery. His language and social skills have come on hugely in the last year. The staff are lovely, and because it’s a small nursery, we feel the children
get a lot of individual attention. The meals are all cooked on site and the children go on regular trips out to the library and park. He’s really enjoyed his time at Stepping Stones and it’s often very difficult to get him to leave when we pick him up in the evening!
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.873)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.873) out of 10 for Stepping Stones Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.873 for Stepping Stones Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (223 Excellents x 5) + (27 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 252 Ratings = 4.873
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Stepping Stones Day Nursery is based on 21 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 35 number of registered child places is 7, which has been reached with 21 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Stepping Stones Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Stepping Stones Day Nursery accepts?

Stepping Stones Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Stepping Stones Day Nursery Open?

Stepping Stones Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Stepping Stones Day Nursery have capacity for?

Stepping Stones Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 35 Children.

How far is Stepping Stones Day Nursery to the centre of Pershore?

0.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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