Stepping Stones Nursery

168 Bramhall Moor Lane, Hazel Grove, Stockport SK7 5BA
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9.6 93 Reviews
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Stepping Stones Nursery provides a high standard of childcare for children aged from six weeks to five years.

The nursery is set in a residential area, ideal for parents who work at Stepping Hill Hospital or in the surrounding area. There is a 10% discount available to all working NHS parents.

Stepping Stones has three play rooms and an impressive outdoor area, which have been designed to stimulate the children's development.

The staff at Stepping Stones Nursery are friendly, approachable and highly qualified. The nursery provides a wide variety of sessions to work around parents and their work patterns, which includes term-time only sessions, full days and half days.

Book your personal tour to come and see this beautiful Nursery, the team looks forward to seeing you.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Charlotte Thompson (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 8

Total Places for Children

  • 45

Age Range

  • from 0 years 1 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

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/New Years Eve

Parking

  • Parking on site for parents and staff.

Stepping Stones Nursery Reviews (93)

9.6

Stepping Stones Nursery has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.620) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Stepping Stones Nursery has 93 reviews.

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Review from Nicola E (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery. My youngest child has just started in January. This is now my 2nd child to attend Stepping Stones. This setting is amazing and the level of care is fantastic. Both my children have been so happy, which has made my life so much easier, as a parent it’s very hard to leave your children
but the staff at Stepping Stones always make this so much easier for me. My children love the Stepping Stones staff, but my eldest child who now attends primary school still wants to stay with the ladies on drop-off and collection.
Thank you for all you do for my daughter.
Reply from Kirsty Hamlett, Manager at Stepping Stones NurseryThank you for taking the time to leave a review, we really appreciate and value your feedback. Thank you for choosing Stepping Stones for a 2nd time, it's so lovely to have the whole family with us. Is so nice to still see your child on drop off and collections.
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Review from R M (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
If I could give zero stars believe me I would. Please don’t send your child to this nursery, I have taken mine out as soon as I witnessed a staff member shouting at him very aggressively for playing, singing and making ‘too much’ noise (he is two years old). The staff were unaware I was outside the
room listening to the whole thing as the doorbell never works when you go to collect your child. I feel physically sick to know they have been treating my child this way. There is a lack of care and attention to the children with zero communication to the parents even when you ask for pictures or information you will be ignored. The only messages you regularly receive are around payments, unfortunately, all they care about is signing up as many children as they can and then not being able to care for these children at all. I could honestly write a massive list of other reasons why not to send your child here but luckily for them, it limits how much you can write. My child lasted 12 days in total.
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Review from A A (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son joined the nursery midway through November. He enjoys his days at nursery. The staff and management are very caring, attentive and easy to liaise with, they have gotten to know how my son is and what works best for him. Any questions/queries I have get responded to quite quickly. The app gives
me ease to know how my son is getting on throughout the day and the pictures uploaded of his day are very warming. I highly recommend this nursery setting.
Reply from Kirsty Hamlett, Manager at Stepping Stones NurseryThank you for your lovely feedback, we really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review.
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Review from Paula D (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Every member of the staff at Stepping Stones is amazing. As a first-time mum getting used to nursery drop-offs they make everything so smooth and I always know my little girl will be in excellent care. Communication on the app is also good too and I enjoy seeing pictures of what has been happening.
The long hours work well for our family. I love the fact that they hold events and invite families to join in so we feel like part of the nursery community.
Reply from Kirsty Hamlett, Manager at Stepping Stones NurseryThank you for your lovely feedback. It's so nice to hear such lovely things about the setting, and the staff team. It's a pleasure to have you at Stepping Stones.
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Review from K F (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Stepping Stones is a wonderful nursery, and the staff are amazing, very warm and welcoming. My son has learned so much from being here and he's become so confident.
Thank you to the staff for being perfect.
Reply from Kirsty Hamlett, Manager at Stepping Stones NurseryThank you for taking the time to leave feedback. It is a pleasure to have your son with us, it's so lovely to see how well he has settled in and is developing so well.
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Review from Gladys D (Mother of Child) published on 6 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Stepping Stones Nursery is great nursery, my daughter settled well since joining last September and she is looking forward to going to school every day. There are lots of activities for the children and they always support a charity with a good cause. The staff are very friendly and helpful.
Reply from Kirsty Hamlett, Manager at Stepping Stones NurseryThank you for taking the time to leave a review. We really appreciate your feedback.
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Review from Olga J (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has attended the Stepping Stones since August and I can’t praise the place enough. The staff are amazing, caring and always trying to get engaged with kids in lots of different activities. I love the regular updates on the app, can always check on my son and see what he’s up to. Management
is always helpful and accommodating when I need some last-minute ad-hoc sessions due to my irregular working times. Food is good and various, always some healthy snack provided as well. Overall - a fantastic experience so far!
Reply from Kirsty Hamlett, Manager at Stepping Stones NurseryThank you for your lovely feedback. It is really nice to hear such positive things about the setting. We really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. Many thanks.
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Review from Z A (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is very happy here, always asking to go to nursery. Her confidence has grown and she has really flourished. My daughter absolutely loves it here. The staff are amazing, couldn't recommend it any more highly. Fantastic.
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Review from Donna B (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Stepping Stones Nursery since the end of May this year.
The nursery has a lovely warm welcoming atmosphere and the staff are amazing.
I love the picture observations I receive each week showing how my son is developing within the nursery and all the activities he takes part in.
With the App, we have a full breakdown of his day, including meals, sleep and toileting/nappy changes and also the payment invoice all on the same app.
Over the past few weeks, the staff members have been fantastic in supporting my son with his toilet training.
Thank you to everyone at Stepping Stones.
Reply from Kirsty Hamlett, Manager at Stepping Stones NurseryIt's so lovely to hear your positive feedback. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Many thanks.
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Review from Jade W (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Stepping Stones day nursery since she was 18 months old, she has always been enthusiastic and excited to explore and participate in the nursery's daily activities and see all the staff and her friends. The staff continuously keep me up to date with what activities my daughter
is joining in with, I also get sent observations very often so I can track her progress through the app. I am very happy with the nursery and all the staff members making me and my daughter so comfortable and happy. Keep up the amazing work!
Reply from Kirsty Hamlett, Manager at Stepping Stones NurseryThank you for taking the time to leave a review. It is lovely to hear such positive feedback in regard to the nursery and our staff team. We really value your feedback.
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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at Stepping Stones Nursery for a year now and she absolutely loves it. We have also recently sent our son who has come on so much in such a short time.
The staff are always very helpful and will do anything to accommodate you. We as a family are so happy with the nursery and
would definitely recommend sending your child here!
Reply from Kirsty Hamlett, Manager at Stepping Stones NurseryThank you for your lovely review. It's a pleasure to have both of your children with us. It's lovely to see how happy your children are when at nursery, and to see the amazing development both your children have made since starting with us.
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Review from Natalie G (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I personally cannot rate the nursery highly enough. My daughter has been so happy here and looks forward to attending nursery every day. Stepping Stones Nursery provides a small, caring, nurturing setting where all staff know and care for your child. Their activities keep the children engaged all day
and children thrive within the environment. Staff are amazing and always cater to your child’s needs. My daughter in particular has allergies and they have been incredible in supporting her needs.
Reply from Kirsty Hamlett, Manager at Stepping Stones NurseryThank you so much for your lovely feedback, we really appreciate you taking the time to do so. It has been wonderful having you at the setting and lovely to see your little girl grow into an amazing young lady, ready to begin her journey at big school. We will certainly miss having her around. We would like to wish you all lots of luck in the future, many thanks.
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Review from Jennifer J (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cannot thank Stepping Stones Nursery enough for its huge impact on my son's learning and development, by far the best nursery in the local area. They really strive for children to be as independent as possible but also are happy to accommodate any needs you or your child may have. Very friendly and
welcoming staff. Overall excellent experience for my son.
Reply from Kirsty Hamlett, Manager at Stepping Stones NurseryThank you for your lovely feedback. It has been an absolute pleasure to have you attend Stepping Stones. We wish you all the very best in the future. Many Thanks.
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Review from Leana R (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter absolutely loves Stepping Stones! She loves the staff and is always coming home with a big smile on her face. The staff are really friendly and will always do handover when I pick my child up and let me know how my child’s day has gone. I recommend Stepping Stones, and you will not regret
sending your child there!
My child’s speech and development have come along so much since starting Stepping Stones; I’m so happy.
Thank you so much, Stepping Stones staff!
Reply from Kirsty Hamlett, Manager at Stepping Stones NurseryThank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We really value our parent's thoughts and feelings, and it's so lovely to hear such positive feedback. We are amazed at the progress your child has made in such a short time of being with us. Thank you again for taking the time; we really appreciate it.
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Review from Miriam M (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery has great staff, always there to help you and make you feel comfortable leaving your child there. My son loves to be there and is always happy. I completely trust them with him. They always communicate if there is a problem and help you with anything that is necessary. I highly recommend
them.
Reply from Kirsty Hamlett, Manager at Stepping Stones NurseryThank you for your lovely feedback, Miriam. It's great to hear such positive feedback from our parents. We really value your feedback. Your child is a pleasure, and we look forward to seeing him daily and seeing him learn and develop.
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Review from Fiona B (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Thank you, as always, to the team at Stepping Stones. I always look forward to receiving the daily updates and seeing what he’s been up to but, also provided with comfort that his daily schedule is recorded and his needs are always met. His two-year review was thorough, and it was great to see, in writing,
how he’s progressed, as well as witness his development for myself.
Reply from Kirsty Hamlett, Manager at Stepping Stones NurseryThank you for your feedback, Fiona. It's great to hear from a parent's perspective. It's lovely to see the progress your child is making. He is an absolute pleasure to have in the setting.
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Review from M Y (Father of Child) published on 7 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are so kind and patient to help us as we have just relocated to this country. Every kid is so happy and friendly, and my girl loves the atmosphere and also the staff there!
Cheers!
Reply from Kirsty Hamlett, Manager at Stepping Stones NurseryThank you kindly for your feedback. For a child who has just been located in a brand new country, she has adapted amazingly, we are overjoyed with how well she has settled.
Thank you; we really appreciate your feedback.
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Review from Jade C (Mother of Child) published on 28 October 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy started nursery at Stepping Stones in September, and he has developed so much since. He is starting to babble more, learning how to use his cutlery and eating so many more fruit and vegetables, which he refused to eat before he came to nursery. The staff are just amazing; you can see everything
your child is doing and eating during the day, and they are so good with my boy. The facilities they have are amazing, and he especially likes the outdoor play and the mud kitchen. I couldn't ask for a better nursery for him. The nursery manager is excellent, and his nursery leader is amazing too, but all of the other staff are also very involved in his development and so kind and caring.
Reply from Abbie Heaps, Manager at Stepping Stones NurseryHi Jade,
Thank-you so much for this lovely review. We are extremely happy that he attends nursery and the progress he is making.
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Review from Ben J (Father of Child) published on 11 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We’re so pleased with the progress our daughter is making at Stepping Stones Nursery. Since moving up to pre-school her speech and development has improved massively and keeps improving week by week. She loves going to nursery and adores the girl who looks after her; you can tell they enjoy spending
time with each other which I think is another key point helping her development.
Reply from Abbie Heaps, Manager at Stepping Stones NurseryHi Ben, thank you very much for your lovely review.
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Review from Zoey M (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was so worried about my son settling into the nursery, but the staff at stepping stones have been so wonderful with him! They really go above and beyond with all aspects of their care. His key worker is an absolute delight, and the baby room manager is truly amazing.
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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 Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 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 4.620 for Stepping Stones Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (200 Excellents x 5) + (46 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) + (9 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 263 Ratings = 4.62
  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 Nursery is based on 20 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 20 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 (9)

Charlotte

Charlotte Thompson

Job Title: Nursery Manager Level 3 Joined: 2022

Charlotte has been the Nursery Manager here at Stepping Stones since April 2025.
She has 8 years of experience working in the early years sector and has worked her way through MiChild from Deputy Manager. Charlotte is passionate about ensuring all children have a sense of belonging and ensuring we provided a home from home experience whilst supporting children's development.

Siobhan

Siobhan Hampson

Job Title: Deputy Manager Level 6 Joined: 2025

Siobhan is our Deputy Manager here at Stepping Stones. She joined us at the end of 2025 and has already begun to make some fabulous changes and support our team's development whilst she has been here

Liberty

Liberty Johnson

Job Title: Level 3 Early Years Educator Joined: 2023

Libby joined the Stepping Stones team in May 2023.


She has recently completed her Level 3 Qualification and is based in our Baby Room here at Stepping Stones. Libby is a great asset to the team, who is truly passionate and dedicated to her role.


Libby has amazing bonds with all our children and families, going above and beyond for them each and every day.

Jade

Jade Williams

Job Title: Level 2 Early Years Educator Joined: 2023

Jade is based in our Rising Toddler Room. Jade has worked here at Stepping Stones since 2023.

Stacey

Stacey Glennon

Job Title: Assistant Educator Joined: 2025

Stacey joined the Stepping Stones team in 2025. She is based in our Baby Room.

Elise

Elise Critchley

Job Title: Assistant Educator Joined: 2025

Elise joined the Stepping Stones team in 2025. She is based in our Toddler room.

Lauren

Lauren Jennings

Job Title: Level 5 Early Years Educator Joined: 2023

Lauren is our Level 3 nursery practitioner, who is based in our 2-3-year-old room. Lauren has worked within the childcare industry for 6 years. Lauren has previous experience working at a Forrest school and also brings skills and ideas which are implemented within our setting. Lauren graduated in 2020 with a Childhood Studies Degree.

Daniel

Daniel Cassidy

Job Title: Level 2 Early Years Educator Joined: 2025

Dan joined us at the beginning of 2025. He is based in our Pre-School Room.

Kirsty

Kirsty Saccani

Job Title: Nursery Cook Joined: 2023

Kirsty has been our nursery cook since 2023. She ensures fresh, healthy meals are cooked for our children. Kirsty is loved by all our children and she dedicates her time each day to ensuring the children receive the best nutrition possible.

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