Stepping Stones Nursery

168 Bramhall Moor Lane, Hazel Grove, Stockport SK7 5BA
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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 (104)

9.8

Stepping Stones Nursery has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.843) out of 10, based on 32 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Stepping Stones Nursery has 104 reviews.

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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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Review from Josh W (Uncle of Child) published on 6 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My niece attends Stepping Stones and she absolutely loves going there. The team are amazing and I would highly recommend. Since starting nursery I have really noticed how much she has developed in a short space of time.
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Review from Louise (Mother of Child) published on 14 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children attend Stepping Stones Nursery and have recommended to my friends. My eldest is in preschool and he has developed and learned so much. He enjoys going and tells me about his friends and what activities he has been doing. He enjoys French and Spanish and using the interactive board.
He loves playing outside. He also comments on how good the food is! My little girl has just started in the baby room and she has settled in really well. She loves playing with the other babies and has been drawing and painting. They both are well looked after and happy.
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Review from Erin C (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 2-year-old Daughter loved her time at Stepping Stones, we really couldn’t have chosen a better nursery for her. The staff and management are lovely and put us at ease from the moment we walked through the door.
I was a little bit anxious about leaving my Daughter as she has quite complex needs due
to having severe Eczema, but the staff really took this on board and ensured that she was kept comfortable by applying her creams several times throughout the day and adhering to the information I had given them regarding her allergies. You know your child's happy when they are racing to get through the nursery door on arrival. Thank you so much Stepping Stones!
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Review from Lucy R (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son joined Stepping Stones when he was 3 and a half after we moved to the area. He has loved his time there and has built fantastic relationships with the staff who are all energetic, enthusiastic, experienced but most of all caring. The nursery has a great family feel and it’s small scale means
everyone knows everyone. It has a lovely garden and the children get up to all sorts of indoor and outdoor activities. I thoroughly recommend it.
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Review from Michelle O (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son has really settled in nicely at Stepping Stones. He does tend to be very shy so the fact that this is a small setting really suits him. It stood out to me that all the staff knew his name from the day he started. All the staff are caring and friendly. A good range of activities are offered which
keep my son busy and entertained.
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Review from Liz W (Foster Parent of Child) published on 27 June 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When a previous setting said my little one had made no progress since starting with them 4 months previously, we agreed a change was needed. From the first telephone contact with Stepping Stones, I was impressed and this was confirmed when we visited. The setting has a lovely, family feel where all
staff know every child's name. My little one has some additional needs and great care was taken to understand these before he started and I get daily updates with how he has been that day. It is clear that he is thriving. He runs in happy and ready to start his day. Previously he had lots of difficulties from focusing to behaviour that disrupted others but now he is listening, complying with instructions and enjoying his time in nursery. My little one does not tolerate sugar so care is taken to ensure his meals are free from. He has the same as all the other children so he does not feel left out or different to them. I can't recommend Stepping Stones enough!
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Review from Kirsty B (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been going to the holiday club provided by Stepping Stones since summer last year and he enjoys the trips they organise so much, he always asks me to make sure I book him in. The trips are always well planned, educational and fun. My son comes home chattering away about the amazing day he's
had. The staff are very professional, friendly and I know that my son will be well cared for and entertained. He really enjoyed the recent trip to Reddish vale farm and still mentions last year's trip to Bramhall Park and the tour around the house. I would highly recommend.
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Review from Jenny (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Friendly nursery with many added extras. Good variety of activities. Daily feedback regarding what my child has done, eaten etc.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.843)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.843) 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 4.8 out of 5 from 32 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 31 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 4.843 for Stepping Stones Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (328 Excellents x 5) + (50 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 383 Ratings = 4.843
  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 31 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 31 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 (8)

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.

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.

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.

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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