Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Urmston

99 Church Road, Urmston, Manchester M41 9FJ
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9.6 40 Reviews
  • Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Urmston, Manchester
Stepping Stones Urmston is set in a lovely converted Victorian house, just a 10-minute walk from the town centre. It was awarded Good by Ofsted in April 2018. The team cater for children aged six weeks to five years old.

The nursery offers a warm and homely environment, including vast outdoor space which is divided into different age ranges and accessible from all rooms, with the under twos having their own decking area.

Various sessions are offered to support diverse learning and development, ranging from physical activities to Spanish lessons.
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Funding & Fees

Available Sessions
Full Day (10 Hours)
Option 1; 7.30am to 5.30pm
Option 2; 8.00am to 6.00pm
Morning (5 Hours)
8.00am to 1.00pm
Afternoon (5 Hours)
1.00pm to 6.00pm

Funding is available for children aged 9 months and over, subject to availability.
A full list of our fees is available in our nursery prospectus and on our website.
Please contact the nursery if you require any further information.

Contact Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Urmston to get a personalised quote.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Ellie McDonough (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 15

Total Places for Children

  • 67

Age Range

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

Opening Times

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

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Urmston Reviews (40)

9.6

Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Urmston has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.620) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Urmston has 40 reviews.

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Review from N H (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended this nursery since he was 9 months old and is now 4, and I couldn't recommend it more highly. He has come on in leaps and bounds-his confidence, social skills, and development have grown so much thanks to the caring and dedicated staff.


The team create a warm, nurturing environment

where children feel safe, supported, and encouraged to thrive. Activities are engaging and tailored to help every child progress.


What really stands out is the relationships the staff build-not only with the children but with parents too. They take the time to get to know you as a family, which makes such a difference.


As he heads off to big school this September, it's bittersweet-I'm so proud of him but truly sad to see him leave such a special place. I'm incredibly grateful for everything they've done.

Reply from Ellie McDonough, Manager at Stepping Stones Day Nursery - UrmstonThis is lovely to hear, Thank you for your review :)
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Review from S G (Father of Child) published on 29 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Every single member of staff has been incredibly helpful and has taken great care of my kids. Ellie, Louise, Cot, and many others have all been lovely, friendly, and welcoming with the children.


They offer a great mix of outdoor and indoor activities, along with special story days, and they celebrate

festivals and events in a way that involves both kids and parents.


They've also been excellent at accommodating dietary requirements and carefully following all instructions provided.


Overall, it's an excellent team providing a fantastic service. Most importantly, it's a safe and healthy environment for our children.

Reply from roxanne chambers, Manager at Stepping Stones Day Nursery - UrmstonThank you for your review, we are glad that you are having a positive experience here at Stepping Stones :)
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Review from Rory M (Father of Child) published on 27 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery has done an excellent job of settling in our little one. They've made us feel welcome and confident that she is well looked after and cared for. They've been very accommodating to dietary requirements and seem to do a lot of fun activities.
Reply from Ellie McDonough, Manager at Stepping Stones Day Nursery - UrmstonThank you so much for your review, this is lovely to hear :)
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Review from C N (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery, brilliant staff who really care about child development. Brilliant outdoor play areas so the children can spend time outside. Good level of communication with staff all of whom are really friendly and helpful. Couldn't recommend enough.
Reply from Ellie McDonough, Manager at Stepping Stones Day Nursery - UrmstonThank you for your lovely review, it's great to hear such positive feedback :)
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Review from M C (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our 1 year old recently started at Stepping Stones and we couldn't be happier with the transition. The staff have been so welcoming and kind and it is clear that they truly care about each individual child. Communication has been fantastic every step of the way, which has made our first experience of
a nursery straightforward and easy. The outdoor area is lovely with lots going on. We are so grateful for the support whilst our daughter has been settling in and we can see that she will thrive in this setting. Thank you!
Reply from Ellie McDonough, Manager at Stepping Stones Day Nursery - UrmstonThank you for your review. We are glad that you are having such a positive experience here at Stepping Stones :)
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Review from Niall H (Father of Child) published on 24 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son absolutely loves stepping stones and the staff are amazing! He's come on so much since attending and is excited to go in every time he sees the building. I love the artwork he sends home and seeing all the pictures of him throughout the day. They also have a really good menu of food and have
helped him with getting into solid. I feel like my son is safe and cared for and I can't ask for much more than that.
Reply from Ellie McDonough, Manager at Stepping Stones Day Nursery - UrmstonThis is lovely to hear, Thank you for your review :)
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Review from Matthew J (Father of Child) published on 30 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Stepping Stones have been fantastic and both our children really enjoy their time at nursery. The staff are lovely and caring. The children do lots of activities to help them learn. The outdoor area has been recently renovated and is an amazing place to play and they seem to be out there every day weather
permitting. Overall a brilliant nursery!
Reply from Ellie McDonough, Manager at Stepping Stones Day Nursery - UrmstonThis is lovely to hear, Thank you for your review :)
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Review from J L (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't be happier with the care and support my daughter receives at this nursery. Pearl and Courtney from the beginning have been warm and welcoming and genuinely invested in her development and wellbeing.
It's been great to see how much my daughters confidence has grown and I love seeing all
the updates from what activities she's been doing throughout the day.
Communication with parents is excellent too, and it's clear that the colleagues care about each child as an individual. I feel completely assured knowing she's in safe hands.
Thank you to everyone at the nursery for the fantastic work you do!
Reply from Ellie McDonough, Manager at Stepping Stones Day Nursery - UrmstonThank you for your review, this is lovely to hear :)
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Review from Kirsty D (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Stepping Stones for a year, and I couldn't be happier with our choice. Initially, I was concerned about her settling in at just 9 months old, but the staff were wonderful, and she adapted quickly. She has thrived, confident, happy, and learning so much each week. The staff genuinely
get to know her likes and needs, going above and beyond to provide diverse activities, including ample outdoor time in the lovely garden. Each day at pick-up, they give a detailed summary of her meals, activities, and tips for encouraging her development at home.
Reply from Roxanne Chambers, Manager at Stepping Stones Day Nursery - UrmstonThank you, amazing to hear how happy you are with the nursery.
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Review from Sarah J (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We absolutely love Stepping Stones at Urmston. My older daughter attended here and had a great and thriving time and now my 18th-month-old son attends. He has a huge smile on his face every morning when we pull up on the drive. The staff are friendly, welcoming and professional and provide not only
care for my son but also love! He enjoyed the activities that they do like cooking and water play and we appreciate the photos to update us on what he is doing. I would 100% recommend this nursery setting to anyone.
Reply from Holly Blythe, Manager at Stepping Stones Day Nursery - UrmstonThank you so much for your kind words about the nursery.
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Review from J S (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am extremely happy with how the team at Stepping Stones looks after my child. The care and attention they provide are so reassuring and I am very satisfied with the feedback we are given about the children's development and what they have been doing at nursery.
Reply from Holly Blythe, Manager at Stepping Stones Day Nursery - UrmstonThank you so much for your feedback, lovely to read.
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Review from Emma B (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending Stepping Stones since April 2024. She is usually quite clingy and unsure of new people but the staff at Stepping Stones helped her settle in so quickly. She adores her key worker and always goes straight to her for a cuddle in the morning.
The nursery has a fabulous
outdoor space and each day the children do lots of varied activities. My daughter has even brought cakes home which she has helped to bake.
We are pleased we chose Stepping Stones and would recommend it to other parents.
Reply from Holly Blythe, Manager at Stepping Stones Day Nursery - UrmstonThank you for these lovely words about the nursery and staff.
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Review from Alicia C (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter joined Stepping Stones in Jan 2023 so has been there for just over a year. I can honestly say they have done amazing with her; when joining she was a very shy and quiet little girl who wasn’t the best in group environments, but now we have an extremely confident, intelligent, very happy
little girl and it is all thanks to the wonderful staff they brought our child out of her shell in so many ways and there’s not a day she doesn’t come home and not tell me about something she has learned or an amazing story about the day she’s had, and always mentions the staff and how they have helped her. I couldn’t be more grateful for the work they have done with her. I have enjoyed looking through her folder, her development and seeing all the details they have given about how well she is doing. My little girl has also been a little picky with her foods, but the nursery have always helped and supported us all with this and she always has a healthy choice of meals every day.
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Review from H D (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my son settled in at Stepping Stones Urmston we have had no issues and my son always enjoys his days spent there. We always get photo updates of all the activities they are getting up to and developing their learning and motor skills which is reassuring and lovely to see! All the staff at Stepping
Stones are really informative and keep in touch and are really keen to support my child’s development. I always feel settled and reassured when my son attends his nursery days and would highly recommend to any parent!
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Review from G T (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Friendly and homely nursery where our little boy (3yo) quickly warmed to staff and made new friends, after we’d moved house. We love getting his progress reports and hearing about visits to the park, library etc. He’s always absorbed in play or an activity when we come to collect him, which is lovely
to see. The new outside area is especially good and the kids clearly love it!
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Review from Danielle R (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was expecting to feel awful leaving my child to return to work but I cannot describe how comfortable I feel leaving my son with the staff here. He goes to nursery with a massive smile on his face and through the daily updates and diaries I am kept fully aware of what and how he is doing. The facilities
are great and the staff are all so friendly and great with my child. I visited quite a few local nurseries before choosing Stepping Stones and I am so glad they have lived up to the high expectations set on the initial visits.
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Review from Jamie Leigh R (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so happy with how our daughter has developed at this nursery and come out of her shell so much.
She has made lots of new friends and enjoys learning and going to nursery.
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Review from Q P (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are great and I especially liked the fact that they are responsive to my questions and concerns. My son has been flying since joining the nursery. I also appreciate their support for multicultural families and babies.
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Review from S T (Father of Child) published on 12 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been here for two years, honestly can’t fault them! We moved her from a different local nursery who didn’t seem to care and it never felt like a bad decision.
Our daughter has loved every day there and is very sad to be finishing soon. Great, friendly staff who always take the time
to understand your child. We get a breakdown each day of what they’ve eaten, what her behaviour has been like and what she has done.
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Review from R W (Mother of Child) published on 11 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Stepping Stones is a warm, friendly and caring environment. All the staff take time to get to know each child individually and encourage their passions and interests. The children are given lots of different experiences to support their development in all areas. My son has attended Stepping Stones since
February and myself and my husband are incredibly impressed with the progress he has made. My son is always happy to go to nursery and we find it hard to get him to leave at the end of the day. We particularly like the home-school book that we use to tell the staff about the activities our child has done when not at nursery. A great nursery and a great start to your little one's learning, I couldn't recommend it enough.
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.620)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.620) out of 10 for Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Urmston 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 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 12 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 4.924 for Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Urmston is calculated as follows: ( (133 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 144 Ratings = 4.924
  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 4.696 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Urmston is based on 12 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.8
    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 67 number of registered child places is 13.4. 12 Positive Reviews ÷ 13.4 = 0.896
  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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Meet the Team (2)

Ellie

Ellie McDonough

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2019

Hello, my name is Ellie.
I have been part of the Stepping Stones family for over 5 years, progressing from Nursery Practitioner, to Senior Nursery Practitioner, to Deputy Nursery Manager and now Nursery Manager.


Working with children is truly my passion. Watching them grow, learn and thrive is incredibly rewarding. The bonds we build with our children and the trusting relationships we form with our families are at the heart of everything we do, and what makes this role so special to me.

Rachel

Rachel

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2013

Hello,


I'm Rachel and I am the deputy manager here at Urmston.


I currently work in the Toddler room but have supported at all nurseries since joining the Stepping Stones family since 2013.


I love working with early years and watching them learn and grow to be independent little people!

Frequently Asked Questions about Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Urmston

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

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

What Days & Hours is Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Urmston Open?

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

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

Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Urmston has capacity for a total of 67 Children.

How far is Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Urmston to the centre of Manchester?

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

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