Stepping Stones Day Nursery Ltd

The Arboretum, 3 Arboretum Street, Nottingham NG1 4JA
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  • Stepping Stones Day Nursery Ltd, Nottingham
The aim at Stepping Stones Day Nursery Nottingham is to provide a secure, stimulating and caring environment, which will encourage your child to develop to their maximum potential whilst in a happy and homely atmosphere, this will then give your child the opportunity to freely express themselves through play and experience a variety of activities.

Stepping Stones Day Nursery Nottingham accepts children from the age of 6 weeks to 8 years and can provide registration for children up to 8 years for summer clubs if required.

Stepping Stones is located just two minutes walk from the Nottingham High School Tram Stop and five minutes walk from the City centre.

It accepts all forms of childcare vouchers as well as offering places on the 'Two Year Early Learning Programme' (Free 15 hours for children entitled to aged two) and both the 15 and 30 hour 'Education Grant' programme for children aged three and above. From September 2024 Stepping Stones is also accepting the new funding introduced by the government which gives children aged 9 month plus 15 hours a week of funded childcare.

Please visit their extensive website to view further information and help in how to apply for funding.
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Type of Service

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

Owner

  • Tom Holmes
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Jacqueline Pasco (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 45

Total Places for Children

  • 149

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Please get in touch with us to discuss your requirements, with the introduction of funding from September 2024 there are a lot of ways to lower the cost of childcare. We can also help you apply for any funding that you may be entitled to.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:45-18:00
    Tuesday 07:45-18:00
    Wednesday 07:45-18:00
    Thursday 07:45-18:00
    Friday 07:45-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • They have a large on site car park.

Stepping Stones Day Nursery Ltd Reviews (96)

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Stepping Stones Day Nursery Ltd has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.862) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Stepping Stones Day Nursery Ltd has 96 reviews.

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Review from Aswathy S (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I want to share my experience with my daughter's school. It is truly a good school with very nice and caring teachers. Every day they update us on what my daughter did, what she ate, and how she spent her time, which gives me great peace of mind.
At first, I was worried about sending her alone because
she only knows our mother tongue and not English. I wondered how she would communicate. But all my worries disappeared within a few days. My daughter now happily says she loves going to school, and the teachers have shared that she is trying her best to communicate well.
The school authorities and teachers are so kind, supportive, and patient. I am very grateful to all of them. Thank you so much!
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Review from J w (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Stepping stones nursery has been amazing , all the staff are very polite ,caring and friendly .
The staff work very hard and are fully invested in the children's wellbeing and development. My child's language skills have come on loads since attending . Overall my child has had a very positive experience
while attending nursery here.
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Review from Ruby M (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We moved my daughter from another nursery in Nottingham city centre as she was really unsettled. She had a completely different experience at Stepping Stones. The staff are amazing, and she loves her time here. It's a really supportive, friendly environment, and she always comes home happy with lots
of stories to share about her day. Thank you!
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Review from E C (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at the nursery are amazing. They are friendly, professional & very attentive. The nursery is very clean, they pay a lot of attention to providing specific care to each and every child need. I would 100% recommend this nursery to everyone. Amazing environment.
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Review from Aneesa S (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing kind caring nursery always lovely to speak to and friendly staff are so helpful I have my second child attending since 9 months old always cared for well and happy with staff
Really recommend them to all parents
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Review from M E (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been in this nursery for almost 2 years and I can't fault the care and love everyone has put in for our little girl. Would highly recommend and am very thankful for everything the staff do.
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Review from A K (Father of Child) published on 21 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am Alfred Komisah and l have two kids at Stepping Stones Nursery. The school has been amazing, my kids love been there and l never regretted sending them there.
I have already recommended Stepping Stones Nursery to our family friends and those who bought their kids there are always thanking me for
recommending the school to them. My kids have learnt a lot and l am very very grateful to the school.
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Review from Toni W (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are all lovely and my daughter was very nervous when she started but now she loves going there. She has become so confident and has improved on her speech a lot since starting at Stepping Stones. She gets her breakfast and lunch which are always healthy. We had a tour of the nursery before
she started and i was so impressed with the facilities and range of activities they have. The application process was simple and i feel the nursery is very secure as you need to use a face scanner to enter the building. I would highly recommend Stepping Stones to anyone!
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Review from Debora S (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing Nursery.
My two children really enjoyed there. All the staff are very friendly and helpful all the time. Also my children relay enjoyed the food there,the best food, all the time is fresh cooked.
Thank you so much special to the Manager she is happy all the time and smile.
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Review from D C (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Stepping Stones has helped my son become so much more independent and as a parent I have seen so much overall improvement on him. Very pleased with everyone and the care they provide for him, which makes me feel very happy
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Review from Mareme D (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter enjoyed every single day at the nusery. She loves all the activities specifically the yoga.The nusery has help her with the potty training and to be confident around other kids.I'm really please with the nusery.
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Review from Sheryl C (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Outstanding nursery, warm welcoming environment where both my children have thrived from 8 months onwards. Each day my little one is excited to enter the nursery doors which really does say it all. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this nursery. Sheryl
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Review from Carlotta R (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Daughter Loves to go to Stepping Stones.
She started very young (6months) and she never had a problem, she is always happy to go to the nursery and usually she don't want to leave!
All staff is very polite, available and welcoming.
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Review from C G (Father of Child) published on 17 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attends stepping stones and ever since he went through them door the staff has been nothing but nice and welcoming , I personally feel more relaxed knowing my son is surround by these lovely people.
I also was given awsome help regarding my son and that is all I can ask for so for the team at
stepping stones I salute you
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Review from R W (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
There aren't many institution who truly care for kids and their families like Stepping Stones does. They go beyond the expected and always do it with a smile. All staff are lovely to deal with and they make the kids days fun and exciting. I can't fault them!
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Review from Leah W (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my daughters attend stepping stones and have done for some time now. They are both so happy there and more than excited every day to go into nursery and see their favourite teachers!


During their time at stepping stones they have came such a long way with their learning and everyone always

comments on how forward they are! They're little super stars and that is truly down to the staff at stepping stones!


Every single member of staff that works there have always been super helpful, kind and so caring in everything they do, the facilities and play areas are also so clean and colourful!


One of my girls has a milk allergy and it's something I have never worried about here!


My 3yr old says she gives it 5*!


We will be so sad when the girls move into big school and leave stepping stones behind.


If you're considering stepping stones this is your sign to do it! From the staff members to the security measures at this nursery it is by far the best I have ever came across!

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Review from M K (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Stepping stone nursery is the best nursery.


All the stuff are very nice and respectful. I love the way they take care all the children and explain properly with the parents. I just want say thank you very much all of you

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Review from Hanan G (Sister of Child) published on 17 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Stepping Stones Nursery has been amazing! My brother has become so much more confidence when he joined he was afraid and cried every day he went due to seperation anxiety since hasn't been alone without us now he's more social since joining. The staff are incredibly caring and supportive - they really
take the time to help each child feel comfortable and included. It's been wonderful to see how much he's grown in confidence and how happy he is to go in every day. Every time we go to pick him up he starts crying because he doesn't want to leave! I couldn't recommend this nursery enough!
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Review from Peminda M (Father of Child) published on 4 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child joined Stepping Stones 2 years ago, and looking at him now, it's truly amazing to see how much he has grown and developed. The staff are so caring and attentive, and they always keep us updated on everything - from learning sessions and creative play to outdoor fun and special events. We've
watched him become more confident, curious, and happy every single day. Stepping Stones is such a warm and supportive place - we wouldn't choose anywhere else, and we highly recommend this nursery, definitely 10 out of 10!"
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Review from M V (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We had such an amazing experience at Stepping Stones! Our child attended for almost 3 years and she loved it! We highly appreciate the kindness and supportive all the staff was while we were part of the nursery! They did an incredible work with our kid! We will miss you Stepping Stones! Thank you for
everything!
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.862)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.862) out of 10 for Stepping Stones Day Nursery Ltd is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 27 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 27 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 4.956 for Stepping Stones Day Nursery Ltd is calculated as follows: ( (307 Excellents x 5) + (14 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 321 Ratings = 4.956
  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 4.906 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Stepping Stones Day Nursery Ltd is based on 27 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 149 number of registered child places is 29.8. 27 Positive Reviews ÷ 29.8 = 0.906
  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 Ltd

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

Stepping Stones Day Nursery Ltd accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Stepping Stones Day Nursery Ltd Open?

Stepping Stones Day Nursery Ltd is open: Monday 07:45-18:00, Tuesday 07:45-18:00, Wednesday 07:45-18:00, Thursday 07:45-18:00, Friday 07:45-18:00.

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

Stepping Stones Day Nursery Ltd has capacity for a total of 149 Children.

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

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

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