Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Worsley

192 Leigh Road, Boothstown, Worsley, Manchester M28 1LW
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  • Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Worsley, Manchester
Stepping Stones Worsley near Worsley village provides care for children aged from six weeks to five years old.

Trained early years staff help each and every child develop and grow in confidence in a fun, stimulating environment.

There is a large outdoor play with a sand pit, mud kitchen, vegetable patch and   bug garden.

The children benefit from trips into the community, such as visiting the local library and parks.
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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.

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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Cheryl Aylott (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 15

Total Places for Children

  • 45

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

Parking

  • Free parking on site and road parking available on Arnfield Drive

Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Worsley Reviews (49)

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Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Worsley has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.857) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Worsley has 49 reviews.

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Review from Laura M (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What a fabulous start to his education my little boy has had at Stepping Stones! I have been very impressed with the care and attention that has been paid to ensuring he settles into nursery life! He is already thriving here and I'm excited to see him develop even more!
The feedback they provide at
the end of his day is more than I could have hoped for; keeping us in the loop with his care needs alongside the activities he has got stuck into during the day.
I also want to mention the food! They provide him with varied, home-cooked meals that look yummy!
I feel so confident in the staff caring for my baby, and it makes me so happy that he is clearly happy! Thank you to all at Stepping Stones!
Reply from Cheryl Aylott, Manager at Stepping Stones Day Nursery - WorsleyThank you so much for your lovely review and I am so glad you feel confident leaving your little one in our care.
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Review from Alexandra F (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children are at Stepping Stones Worsley for the past 1.5 years. They started in the baby room and the staff was not only great with them but also great with our family. They helped us adjust to post-maternity leave life and were very accomadating with updates and progress reports. The staff
is extremely adaptable, and they really became an extension of the care the girls got at home. Now, they are in the toddler room and the focus is on child-led learning by playing. I love this approach and every day the girls come home talking about all the fun things they did. A great example was last week when they spent the morning making bird feeders, learning about birds and then went out into the neighbourhood and hung the bird feeders around. I also love the messy play and how much they go outside. The staff, food, resources and materials are all amazing and I'll be keeping my kids here over going to the primary school nursery.
Reply from Cheryl Aylott, Manager at Stepping Stones Day Nursery - WorsleyThank you so much for your lovely review. We are so pleased that you like the child-centered approach we have at Stepping Stones and that the girls are able to tell you all of the fun things they have been doing and learning. Thank you for your support.
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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at Stepping Stones Nursery last year. He has settled in really well. All the staff are very pleasant, welcoming and helpful. I would highly recommend this nursery and I am pleased with my child's development since starting with Stepping Stones.
Reply from Cheryl Aylott, Manager at Stepping Stones Day Nursery - WorsleyThank you for your lovely review. I am glad to hear that the team are always there to help and it has been a pleasure to have your family as part of Stepping Stones.
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Review from Jade B (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with Stepping Stones, Worsley. We are so happy that we have chosen to send our son there. The staff are amazing, attentive and you can really see that they care for the children. Our son's development, social skills and confidence has come on so much since he started. The food
provided has lots of variety, the menu is sent out each week for parents/carers. The communication is excellent. We get updates, pictures and messages through the app. As well as thorough handovers at the end of each day. We would highly recommend Stepping Stones.
Reply from Cheryl Aylott, Manager at Stepping Stones Day Nursery - WorsleyThank you for your lovely review. I am so glad to hear that you are happy with the team and the development that you are seeing. Thank you for your support.
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Review from Freddy C (Father of Child) published on 13 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Staff are nice and professional. We were a bit worried at first since my son does not speak English, but he is happy and enjoys his time in Stepping Stones. On the other hand, we want to receive the weekly menu every week, so we can ask our son and talk about it with him after the day.
Reply from Cheryl Aylott, Manager at Stepping Stones Day Nursery - WorsleyThank you for your feedback. I am glad to hear that you are happy with the service that you are receiving and that your child is happy here. I will ensure that the weekly menus are shared with you weekly. Thank you for your support.
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Review from R E (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child started at Stepping Stones in October 2024 and I couldn't have asked for a smoother start. The care and love they show her are excellent and my 11-month-old can't wait to get into nursery some days! I have noticed a marked improvement in her eating, I am kept up to date with her development
and communication is great.
Reply from Cheryl Aylott, Manager at Stepping Stones Day Nursery - WorsleyThank you for your review. I am so happy to hear that you are happy with the care your daughter receives at Stepping Stones. We are grateful for your support.
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Review from Charlotte J (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We've had a great experience at Stepping Stones Worsley since our baby started a couple of months ago. The staff are incredibly warm, caring, and attentive. We have noticed our baby has developed a lot socially and developmentally since starting. I love receiving photos of all the creative activities
our little one gets up to. Highly recommend it to any parents!
Reply from Cheryl Aylott, Manager at Stepping Stones Day Nursery - WorsleyThank you for your review. I am so glad you are happy with the Stepping Stones experience so far. It is lovely to hear that you get to see all of the fun activities your child is experiencing. thank you for your support.
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Review from Chelsey M (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been so impressed with Stepping Stones so far. Our son started in April 2024 and though he took some time to settle into a new routine, the staff were so kind and considerate and have done everything to ease our son into a new setting. They have communicated effectively with us as parents and
fully understand exactly what our son needs and enjoys. We get regular updates and staff form real effective bonds with the little ones. Our son loves his key worker and his time spent there, engaging in fun activities and lots of outdoor play. We would highly recommend Stepping Stones to anyone.
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Review from Seyifunmi A (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't be happier with our experience at Stepping Stones. The staff is warm, attentive, and genuinely invested in each child's growth. My daughter loves going to nursery and it's easy to see why. The nurturing environment has helped her develop both socially and academically, and I've noticed a
huge boost in her confidence. The activities are engaging, creative, and tailored to support each stage of development, from arts and crafts to early literacy and outdoor play. I'm grateful to have found such a wonderful place for her early learning, and I highly recommend Stepping Stones to any parent looking for a safe, fun, and enriching environment for their child!
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Review from Jody H (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff at Stepping Stones are so caring and knowledgeable about child development. The relationship my daughter has with the staff is so warm to see and hear about, she definitely has her favourites who always calm her down and settle any nerves. She loves going to nursery and has developed her
skills vastly in such a short period of time. The staff always have time to answer my questions and tell me all about her day. I honestly couldn't be happier with the care and support that she receives. She has also tried so many new foods that she won't even entertain at home so big thanks to the catering staff too.
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Review from Heather F (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has been at Stepping Stones for over a year now (since 7 months old) and I can honestly say I would (and do) recommend to everyone. The staff are all absolutely fabulous, I feel like everyone, regardless of age group they work with, knows everyone, and the love I feel they have for my
son makes everything so much easier.
Nothing is too much trouble and it's so easy to get hold of them with any queries and for help with all the childcare stuff.
So grateful to have this nursery on our doorstep and can't wait to see how much he develops as he moves up to the toddler room.
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Review from Ian P (Father of Child) published on 29 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We chose Stepping Stones 3 years ago, and our daughter has genuinely loved being a member of every room from babies to toddlers to preschool. The staff evidently care deeply about the development of the children, special notes to the staff member who has been present in every stage with our daughter
and really goes above and beyond. As well as this, there has been consistent kindness from all staff, and I would recognise them as standout members of the team who are always taking great care to keep us informed daily. Value for money is excellent and there are lots of varied activities, toys, learning points etc. Food is super varied and generally well-received, everything from chilli con carne to sweet and sour, soups, and vegetarian dishes - great for young palette development. I would recommend Stepping Stones to anyone in the area.
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Review from A V (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl loves going to nursery and this is all down to the staff that teach and care for her there. She gets to experience a wide range of both indoor and outdoor activities and seems to be learning about something new every day. The food is all cooked fresh on the premises and the staff encourage
children to feed themselves which has really helped with her eating at home. I would be confident in recommending this nursery to anyone.
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Review from S V (Father of Child) published on 14 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent all-around experience; great communication from the staff, and they really take care to understand our child’s needs.
Staff are always very friendly and welcoming and always have a smile.
Would highly recommend it.
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Review from Melanie M (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All of my three children have been through Stepping Stones and I currently have my daughter in preschool and son in the babies room. I have nothing but such gratitude and love to everyone at nursery. The manager runs a fantastic team and we are very lucky to be at such a wonderful setting. Cannot speak
more highly.
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Review from G T (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so happy with Stepping Stones. Our son has been attending for two years and is so happy every day. There is a wide range of activities for the children and the staff are so friendly. We are looking forward to our second son starting in February!
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Review from Z R (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have an older child who attended in 2015 for a couple of years and also have a child who has been there now about eight months. They've both had great experiences here and the development from both children had and has come on immensely, which shows how well the nursery teachers take every child's
learning into account for each child's ability and the support each child needs. It's a very friendly and caring setting. I've always had a lovely experience in regards to the parent and teacher relationship.
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Review from Lydia T (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Stepping StonesStepping Stones Day Nursery - Worsley for the past 2 years and she has thrived in their care. It’s a small and very happy nursery, the staff are wonderful, caring and encouraging and the manager is brilliant and approachable. My little one is off to school in
September and she is well prepared for it and has developed well with the support of those at Stepping Stones.
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Review from Charlotte M (Mother of Child) published on 22 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy started at Stepping Stones back in May 2023.
My son has a great attachment to his key person as well as the other staff in the under 2's room, we feel very supported and nothing is ever too much for them when it comes to his care.
I was concerned about my son's development before he
started, the staff have been great about my concerns and have made resources for me to take home to do with him. They also made activities and resources based on his interests, needs and learning styles which he has always thoroughly enjoyed! My son only does one day a week, which can be hard to get a full detail of his development but we are provided with a weekend book and home observation sheets which is a nice touch and helps me keep Nursery up to date with what he is learning at home. We love all the staff, the learning environment and we are very happy with the nursery.
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Review from Kristen D (Mother of Child) published on 22 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attended here and I cannot recommend Stepping Stones enough. He has learnt so much from attending here and they really do care for your children. He absolutely loved his key workers and manager. I believe he is ready for school all thanks to stepping stones. He has become more confident and
learnt a lot of new skills without even knowing he is learning as they make everything fun. They are very resourceful and teach the children using different techniques to cater for each child. Thank you for everything you have done for my son!
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.857)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.857) out of 10 for Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Worsley 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 31 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 30 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 4.857 for Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Worsley is calculated as follows: ( (332 Excellents x 5) + (26 Goods x 4) + (12 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 371 Ratings = 4.857
  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 - Worsley is based on 30 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 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 45 number of registered child places is 9, which has been reached with 30 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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Meet the Team (2)

Cheryl

Cheryl Aylott

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2008

My name is Cheryl and have been part of the Stepping Stones family for 16 years. Starting my journey as a trainee and working my way up to the role of Nursery Manager at our Worsley site.


I hold a Level 6 degree in Early Childhood Studies and my Early Years Professional Status. I am very passionate about ensuring I have well trained and caring practitioners within my team and building secure relationships with both our children and families!


I am also part of the company’s Childcare Development Team, in which I support team members across our other nursery sites, training and role modelling.

Paula

Paula

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2016

Hi, I’m Paula.


I’ve been part of the team at our Stepping Stones Day Nursery in Worsley for over 10 years, beginning my journey as a Nursery Assistant and progressing through to Senior Nursery Practitioner, and now Deputy Nursery Manager. Along the way, I’ve proudly completed my childcare qualifications, building a strong foundation of knowledge and experience.


I’m truly passionate about supporting children as they grow, learn, and flourish, and I take great pride in creating a nurturing, positive environment for them every day. I also love working closely with our team and families, offering support, encouragement, and a friendly face whenever it’s needed.


No two days are ever the same in nursery life, which is something I really enjoy – I’m always learning, growing, and finding new ways to make a difference.

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