I’m really impressed with everything they do here.Jodie B(Mother of Child)

This setting is amazing and the level of care is fantastic.Nicola E(Mother of Child)


I’m really impressed with everything they do here.Jodie B(Mother of Child)

This setting is amazing and the level of care is fantastic.Nicola E(Mother of Child)


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...
Funding & Fees
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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup/Owner
- MiChild Group
- Private Owned
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
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening 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 (108)
Stepping Stones Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.863) out of 10, based on 33 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Stepping Stones Nursery has 108 reviews.
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.
Thank 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.
Thank you to the staff for being perfect.
Thank 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.
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.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We really appreciate your feedback.
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!
Thank 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.
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.
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.
It's so lovely to hear your positive feedback. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Many thanks.
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!
Thank 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.
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!
Thank 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.
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.
Thank 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.
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.
Thank 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.
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!
Thank 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.
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.
Thank 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.
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.
Thank 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.
Cheers!
Thank you; we really appreciate your feedback.
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.
Thank-you so much for this lovely review. We are extremely happy that he attends nursery and the progress he is making.
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.
Hi Ben, thank you very much for your lovely review.
Everyone is so kind and patient!
My son has a specific diet because he is lactose intolerant, and since day one, everyone has been really careful in making sure he has dairy-free options!
My son feels confident and happy every time he knows he is going to nursery!
Could have not chosen a better place!
My son has been going to Stepping Stones for around 2-years and he absolutely loves it. He started in toddlers and is now in preschool. The variety of activities is excellent. The food provided is healthy and varied. The staff are superb. You can tell they genuinely care about the childrens wellbeing and development. Regular updates are provided. The app is also a brilliant tool to directly see updates on your childs progress and development, and you can interact and communicate directly and easily with the staff. I'd strong recommend Stepping Stones.
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.
My daughter has been attending since she was 9-months-old, and she is now approaching 4-years-old. Attending has been great for her personal development, and I'd recommend the nursery to any parent. Amazing nursery.
Hi William, thank you very much for your lovely review.
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Awards / Recognitions (6)
- Recipient: MiChild GroupDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
- Recipient: MiChild GroupDate: Monday 31 Mar 2025
- Recipient: MiChild GroupDate: Thursday 28 Mar 2024
Meet the Team (8)
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 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
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 is based in our Rising Toddler Room. Jade has worked here at Stepping Stones since 2023.
Stacey joined the Stepping Stones team in 2025. She is based in our Baby Room.
Dan joined us at the beginning of 2025. He is based in our Pre-School Room.
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.
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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