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 (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 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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Review from Alison K (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When my baby first started at the nursery the carers really helped my child settle in well.
He has a key carers which has helps him get a good bond with them and he is learning new things every week.


I love my updates on his progress at the end of each day he attends and occasional pictures.


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feel the nursery is also very supportive especially as I was very anxious at leaving my child for the first few times.
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Review from Briar S (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has blossomed since starting at Stepping Stones, the staff are so friendly and helpful. He can't wait to get there in the mornings and not once has been bothered about me leaving him. Daily updates on food intake and activities, along with pictures and video updates on Tapestry make myself and
his dad feel at ease, as it is clear he is extremely happy there.
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Review from Lisha (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
As a stay at home mum I was reluctant to put my 3-year-old son at ‘any’ nursery, but after the initial tour and interaction with staff I was confident that this is the right nursery for my child. Staff are very attentive and patient (as my child is a bit of a rascal). Lots of activities for the children,
including Spanish and French. I think my son enjoys nursery so much, he doesn’t want to go home! Overall, a very good local nursery with great staff and management.
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Review from Caitlin D (Mother of Child) published on 26 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff are incredibly passionate towards the children and know each little personality in depth.


My son arrives and leaves happily everyday and when you are leaving your child to go to work, I don’t think you can hope for much more than that.


It’s also so positive to have a male nursery practitioner

in the team!
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Review from Colin A (Father of Child) published on 7 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at the nursery for a few months after a previous nursery was closed and we haven't looked back!
Her speech, phonetics and general learning and understanding have come on very quickly and the staff strike a fine balance between learning and fun.
With a great outside space, large
uncrowded rooms and staff who know all children from all rooms it's a pleasure to be a part of Stepping Stones Nursery.
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Review from James (Father of Child) published on 7 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child's development has been amazing since joining the nursery.


The staff are always very friendly on pickup and drop off and always fill us in on our child's day.


They run multiple activities and try to get the children in the fresh air as much as the weather allows.


Any messages I have

raised with the staff and team are always addressed and responded to.
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Review from Abhijit S (Father of Child) published on 6 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Excellent & caring staff. They understand specific development needs and work around that. Provide daily update and share detailed information on achieving any specific milestone.
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Review from Rachel W (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Stepping Stones is a fantastic nursery, my son was made to feel so welcome by all the staff. He started at 11mths and the staff in the baby room have been very flexible in helping him to settle into nursery, for example keeping his breakfast the same as home.
The nursery is very friendly and all the
staff know the children’s names, making it a real homely place. My son has really grown in confidence since attending nursery, and is always full of smiles when I drop off and pick up.
The food is great, my son eats and finishes every meal. His playtime is varied with lots of different sensory toys.
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Review from Claire (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Super lovely nursery! Gorgeous setting and always well staffed. The children get really lovely fresh food. Friendly, likeable, caring and knowledgeable staff. The manager is very helpful. Very happy with the nursery.
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Review from Su B (Father of Child) published on 2 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery. Clean tidy - happy friendly atmosphere and not too overcrowded.
Varied menu and staff are fantastic. Both or children have been extremely happy at stepping stones and we would definitely recommend it! Thanks to the manager and the team for all you have done for our little ones.
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Review from E P (Mother of Child) published on 28 June 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is nearly 4 and based in the preschool room, she has been attending Stepping Stones since she was 11 months old.
My daughter is very happy here and has grown into a confident and very strong-willed child!
The outside space is excellent, clean and safe for the children and the menu prepared
by their fabulous cook is varied and healthy, although my daughter is very fussy they try their best to accommodate.
Any issues over the years have been ironed out fast.
If my daughter is going to nursery happy and coming out happy then I’m happy!
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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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Awards / Recognitions (5)

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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