Stepping Stones Day Nursery Ltd

The Arboretum, 3 Arboretum Street, Nottingham NG1 4JA
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9.9 96 Reviews
  • 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 O O (Mother of Child) published on 14 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had a wonderful time at the nursery ever since we started in October of 2019. The staff have all been welcoming and friendly and my daughter has had no problems fitting in. I would really call this a five-star service, would 100% recommend.
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Review from Rebecca L (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Stepping Stones since he was around 11 months old while I was studying for a degree. The location of the nursery is really convenient. The facilities the nursery has, with several gardens and plenty of indoor space for play is great.
I have been able to attend regular parent's
evening for my child to find out about his progress and his next goals. Having this information has been invaluable and allowed me to work together with him to help achieve development goals at nursery.
My son has needed some support while at nursery and has always received this to the best standard, as have I. My son has loved his time at Stepping Stones and has learnt and grown so much. The staff in Blue room have been absolutely fantastic in helping my son to grow and develop into the clever confident boy he is. I would definitely recommend Stepping Stones to others.
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Review from Lisa H (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A fabulous family run nursery, great staff.
Children are always happy and excited to arrive with lots to do and great activities. Would highly recommend.
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Review from Jamie H (Stepfather of Child) published on 22 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Friendly and helpful staff, a great environment for children to thrive both socially and in those early academic years.
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Review from Amy C (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been coming to Stepping Stones Day Nursery for 2 years. They have been excellent with her food allergies and were amazing at helping me with her suspected additional needs. She has come so far in the last 2 years and she has gained so much confidence and they helped her with her social
skills and helped her bond better with other children. She has eating issues which they managed to get her to overcome and they are the most understanding people.
I definitely made the right choice when choosing Stepping Stones, I'm just sad that my daughter is leaving to start reception as we will both miss coming to this nursery.
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Review from Jack C (Father of Child) published on 18 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery with great staff. The nursery is full of fun, warmth and ‘true children’ lovers which in my eyes, money can’t by. They go over and beyond to ensure your child is happy.
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Review from Carol N (Grandmother of Child) published on 18 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my grandchildren have attended Stepping Stones since 2017 and I've had the pleasure of collecting them from the nursery pretty much every day since. Whenever I collect them, they are both taking part in some wonderful activities. Thank you so much to everyone there and keep up the great work!
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Review from Kimberly R (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After lots and lots of nursery visits Stepping Stones Day Nursery stood out immediately with its large spacious rooms, friendly welcoming staff, help and support if needed, great food menu, fantastic outdoor spaces, lots of toys and activities. Both myself and my son have loved every second of his time
at Stepping Stones and are excited for Sept when he starts his new term also had great help dealing with my entitlement for my funded place. My son comes home every afternoon with a smile on his face and lots to tell about his day. Best nursery in Nottingham!!!
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Review from David C (Father of Child) published on 17 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I want to say how grateful we both are for the care our child has received with Stepping Stones. It's been fantastic, she loves it and we really saw a huge shift in her confidence when she started coming to you full time. She is very well prepared for life at school which is a testament to the hard
work your team put in and we had no hesitation in bringing our son to you when we went back to work after maternity leave. Thanks again.
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Review from Jadien R (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two daughters have attended this nursery from 6-8 weeks old! They have been attending here for a couple of years now and I’m still happy with the services and responsibilities provided from the staff. ALL staff members are polite, understanding and friendly. They follow well-structured routines relating
to meal times, nappy changes and nap times! They work alongside the parents when asked to by parents this in regard to many things like developing, speaking or even sleeping times/routines! I really recommend this nursery and admit I actually refuse to place my kids anywhere else! I love this place, most of all I love the staff.
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Review from Megan H (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
With 3 children, we have had our share of childcare experiences over the years. We've never felt about a facility like we feel about Stepping Stones. Our daughter has been there 7 months and experienced 2 different rooms in that time. We've loved both!


Nursery staff are wonderful with children;

they get down to their level, are hands-on and shower kids with hugs/personalized care. Our daughter literally runs into the nursery each morning and usually has to be carried out at the end of the day because she doesn't want to leave. Children cannot fake those emotions - we know she's not only looked after and entertained but well-treated and loved on, as well.


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- The facility feels safe. We often leave our stroller parked outside and don't worry about it being stolen.
- There are great outdoor play areas, which are used often.
- Staff ensures children are learning.
- Meals are varied/accommodating.


Stepping Stones is fantastic. We are so sad to leave!

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Review from Silvia (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Stepping Stones full-time since the age of 8 months. As a single mum working towards a PhD in a foreign country, I found Stepping Stones an invaluable source of support. The staff at the yellow room are fantastic in looking after small babies. You can trust them to look
after your little one with care and love. At the age of 1, my daughter moved to the red room, where she developed her social skills greatly. This was a fantastic room with lots of creative activities that she truly enjoyed. At the age of 2, she has now moved to the green room where she is very happy. The staff is very professional and is taking good care of her development. I can see daily improvements in my daughter's behaviour and this is a testament to the great work of the staff. Stepping Stones gave me peace of mind to complete my PhD, knowing that my daughter is well looked after. I have no hesitation in recommending this nursery to other parents and have already done so.
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Review from Caroline (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Stepping Stones since she was a baby - All of the Stepping Stones team, past and present, have made her time there enjoyable, fun and provided a caring and learning environment, from the start of her journey at 9 months old through to preparing her ready for school.
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Review from Weixi (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery. Brilliant staff and environment. My son is really happy in the nursery. I will suggest to my friends to send their children to this nursery.
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Review from Maria C (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Stepping Stones Day Nursery Ltd is fantastic and I couldn't recommend them enough. Thank you for everything you all do.
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Review from Danny C (Father of Child) published on 27 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Stepping Stones is a fantastic nursery, my son started in January 2017 after I visited about 5 nurseries in the area. One of the main reasons I chose Stepping Stones was simply how they concentrate on treating both myself and my son as family, as a single parent they helped me with any questions I had
and I am truly grateful to the staff there who are simply the best. My son especially loves the large outdoor area they have where last week they did an obstacle course for Sport Relief.
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Review from Sarah R (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been at Stepping Stones for over a year now and I simply cannot express how much care and attention they pay to my daughter. She has come on leaps and bounds since being here and I believe this has been due to their excellent facilities and the teaching they provide. When I first brought
her to the nursery she settled in quickly and Stepping Stones helped me in my funding application and in applying for tax credits. Thank you to all the staff members there, especially the staff in the Pre-School.
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Review from Simonese G (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter started attending this nursery at age 25 months. She was and still is a shy and observant child. It took her a while (about 6 months) to settle in but with the patience and tactile support the teachers gave her she has come on leaps and bounds and has gained much more confidence. Still over
one year later more often then not she needs to be placed into the arms of one of the teachers in the morning but they are more than willing and understand it’s her comfort. I have found the staff very knowledgeable and approachable. I have found communication is fantastic; if I have called/emailed to find out information or pass on a message, it’s always been conveyed promptly. I recommend this nursery as the staff are great but also because the facilities are clean, modern and spacious which is also extremely important to me.
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Review from Ozgur S (Father of Child) published on 10 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter who was not a native English speaker and attended Stepping Stones for 3 weeks and she had really nice time in the nursery. All the teachers were friendly. The management of the nursery school is excellent as they are in the school all the time and trying to help each parents. We are grateful
for the nice friendly circumstances and lot of creative activities in the nursery. I strongly recommend to everybody.
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Review from Akilah H (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son has been coming here since he was a baby and the environment at the nursery is really good. The staff are respectful and friendly. Also very informative. You can see that they have a genuine love of children and are invested in their learning and development.
My son loves nursery and most of
the time he doesn't want to leave!
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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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