Stepping Stones Nursery

168 Bramhall Moor Lane, Hazel Grove, Stockport SK7 5BA
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9.6 92 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

  • Kirsty Hamlett (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 10

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 (92)

9.6

Stepping Stones Nursery has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.633) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Stepping Stones Nursery has 92 reviews.

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Review from Karin L (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has developed so much since he started to attend Stepping Stones Nursery!
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!
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Review from William S (Father of Child) published on 2 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Leanne Clarke, Manager at Stepping Stones Nursery
Hi William, thank you very much for your lovely review.
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Review from Patricia F (Great-grandmother of Child) published on 7 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am very pleased with the development of my great-grandson whilst attending the nursery, particularly in his social asking and his speech, which has improved so much in the recent months.
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Review from Lauren W (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves Stepping Stones. All the staff have gone above and beyond to ensure his needs are met. They always have so many fun, but also educational activities daily. There is a lovely big garden area where the children play outside. Such a warm and homely feel within Stepping Stones.
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Review from Jen T (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Stepping Stones Nursery since she was one and she absolutely loves it there! The staff are really friendly, caring and the main reason we chose it was because it was a small enough setting where she wouldn't get lost among the other children. All the staff and the children know
her and it's such a welcoming and lovely atmosphere. She's settled in well and is really happy there. She's always doing different activities and gets to do lots of playing outside too. It's comforting to know she is in safe hands and we love receiving updates on what she's been up to during the day, it's always a light relief from work!
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Review from Paul T (Father of Child) published on 15 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have already recommended this nursery to our neighbours as our daughter has really enjoyed her time there over the last year. My daughter loves getting involved in a wide variety of activities and has made lots of friends there. She is always happy to go to nursery in the mornings and talks fondly
of the other children and staff members, it's clear she feels safe there and is really well looked after.
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Review from Reeba T (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I had to undergo two surgeries in a row. My husband could not have any more leave. Then we started thinking to send our daughter to nursery, it was a really hard decision as she has never been away from us with being a typical two year old toddler and her first language not being English but we were
desperate. All the staff at nursery reassured us, we had settling in sessions and they explained everything, the app also gave us a picture of what's going on and we used to love to see her smiling face doing so many activities on the app. She settled in completely after a week. Now she is so eager to go to nursery, a smiling, joyful kiddo when she enters and leaves. The food also is good.
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Review from Linda G (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is fantastic. The second of my two boys are now at the nursery, currently in pre-school. The team are friendly, with a great range of resources on offer and the team are constantly looking to update and improve what’s on offer. The nursery is currently undergoing renovation so the setting
is only going to get better. Pre-school really focuses on learning French lessons, previously Spanish lessons, baking, constructing, learning to write and even the promise of homework activities in the coming months. All supported by lots of play obviously! The last year has been difficult all round but the team have reacted and adapted brilliantly making the best of the situation. I always feel my son is in safe hands, you can’t ask for more than that!
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Review from Karima AR (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Can't fault the staff, kind, caring and they truly love their jobs. I can see how close the children are to the staff there. My little one is four and has been at Stepping Stones Nursery since nine-months-old, for her it has been her second home.
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Review from Jake A (Father of Child) published on 2 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Fantastic staff who always look after our daughter so well. She loves it there and always comes home with a smile on her face. Lot's of fun activities each day but also great that she is able to go outside in the garden each day and play with her friends.
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Review from Helen B (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Stepping Stones since she was 9-months-old. She's now 2-years and 3-months and she still absolutely loves it! She has a fantastic relationship with the staff and has made some wonderful friends. She's always excited to go to nursery, so much so, we have recently increased
her attendance. She has also come on so much since going, and I definitely attribute some of this to Stepping Stones. I have already secured my 2nd daughter's place when I return to work after maternity leave. I would recommend this nursery to anyone in a heartbeat!
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Review from Anna K (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl attends Stepping Stones and she absolutely loves it! The staff are all wonderful. It was very obvious that my little girl was made to feel welcome from the moment she started at Stepping Stones. We are kept informed on her progress and development, as well as how she has been each day.
My little girl enjoys so many different activities during her time at nursery; it's great to see her so excited to go in each day and a comfort to know that whilst I'm at work, she is being so well looked after and cared for.
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Review from Calum P (Father of Child) published on 25 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
From day one, the staff at Stepping Stones have been extremely kind and helpful, allowing us to feel confident that our child is safe, cared for and valued. Over the last 9-months, we have watched our child grow and develop with enormous progression, which is due to the attention he receives from the
staff and their desire to treat every child equally. Whilst caring for every child equally, they also go out their way to make sure the care is customised to the child, ensuring that their routines are kept and built on in a way that is helpful for the nursery but more importantly for the family.


Our child looks forward to going to nursery and is always waiting at the front door keen to go on a Monday morning. If stepping Stones wasn't a fun place to be - he wouldn't do this.

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Review from Rosemary S (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending the nursery for 2-years and loves it! She has thrived attending here and talks about her friends and the staff all the time. The staff are friendly, and it is a welcoming atmosphere.
There are varied activities every day, and the app is updated with pictures, food eaten
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We are happy our daughter attends here as her development is clear.
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Review from Jessica P (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our son has been attending Stepping Stones Nursery since July 2020 and the difference in him, in terms of confidence and development is clear for all to see. He loves going to nursery and is gaining so much from being with other children - especially given the majority of his first year of life was
in lockdown! The staff are friendly, approachable and accommodating, and you can see how clearly they care for the children.
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Review from Lisa D (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy started at 10-months-old, being born during a global pandemic, he naturally hasn't spent time away from me or his father before. Stepping Stones have been brilliant settling him in and introducing him to the real world beyond our house. He is now 13-months-old and coming on leaps and bounds.
I have and will continue to recommend Stepping Stones. Thank you.
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Review from Hayley C (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at Stepping Stones in January, and everyone there has made him feel so welcome. He’s two, and so started nursery late - the flexibility with getting him settled and seeing which room he’d be better suited to was fantastic. It wasn’t simply based on his age. My husband and I both have
the app that gets updated daily with pictures, our sons day and his development assessments. We love being able to see where he is up to. I’m really fussy when it comes to nursery settings, but I can’t fault Stepping Stones so far.
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Review from Chelsea C (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are all really nice, and the nursery has a nice, friendly atmosphere. My son settled really well here, he enjoys going to nursery, always has a lot of fun, and he has developed a lot more since starting here.
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Review from N T (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at Stepping Stones Nursery since she was 8 months old when I returned to work following maternity leave. We've been so happy with her development since she's been at the nursery. The staff are amazing and our daughter is obviously very happy and settled the nursery App is great
and allows us to keep track of meals and naps during the day. The variety of food at the nursery is fantastic. We love receiving updates on our daughter's progress via the tapestry App. The nursery has a fantastic range of activities for the children each day and our daughter is going from strength to strength as a result. We would defiantly recommend this nursery and our daughter will continue to attend until she starts school.
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Review from Jade W (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl started at 16 months and is now nearly 2, she goes in smiling and comes out smiling, all the staff have been amazing with her which has helped her bond, lots of fantastic relationships. I feel my little one is safe and well cared for which puts my mind at ease. When she started the nursery
was under a new manager and deputy manager who are doing an incredible job at keeping the nursery running in these crazy time.
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.633)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.633) 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 26 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 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 4.633 for Stepping Stones Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (234 Excellents x 5) + (60 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) + (9 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 311 Ratings = 4.633
  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 24 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 45 number of registered child places is 9, which has been reached with 24 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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Awards / Recognitions (5)

Meet the Team (4)

Lauren

Lauren Jennings

Job Title: Level 3 Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2023

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

Kirsty

Kirsty Saccani

Job Title: Nursery Cook Joined: 2023

Kirsty has been our nursery cook since 2023. Kirsty 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.

Liberty

Liberty Johnson

Job Title: Nursery Apprentice Joined: 2023

Libby joined the stepping stones team in May 2023.


Libby is currently studying to complete her Level 3 in childcare. 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.

Gail

Gail Stanton

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2023

Gail has over 20 years experience of working within the childcare industry. Gail is also a parent to her own children.


Gail has worked in a number of different settings during her time in early years.


Gail is based in our Pre-school room, providing a high level of teaching and learning for our children.


Gail ensures our teaching and learning approaches enables children to gain the skills to support them throughout later life.

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