STEP Childcare

648 Manchester Road, Stocksbridge, Sheffield S36 1DY
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9.9 111 Reviews
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STEP Childcare is a 52 place nursery, that has been delivering high quality childcare for over 15 years. They offer childcare for children between the age of 6 months to 4 years old.   They achieve this by creating a positive environment in which everyone can feel safe, confident and happy.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Owner

  • STEP Development Trust
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned

Person in Charge

  • Karen Hibberd (Childcare Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 11

Registered Charity Number

  • 1062058

Total Places for Children

  • 52

Age Range

  • from 0 years 6 months
  • to 4 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • A full day 8-6 is £64.60
    A short day 9-4 is £47.05
    Per session is £19.65

  • Funded sessions available for children aged 9 months and older.
    Sessions, short days and long days are available.

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

STEP Childcare Reviews (111)

9.9

STEP Childcare has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.907) out of 10, based on 43 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time STEP Childcare has 111 reviews.

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Review from M O (Mother of Child) published on 23 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended nursery since she was 9 months old and I honestly couldn't recommend Early Steps enough. Every parent always feels nervous leaving their child to attend a setting, but from the very beginning at her show around before she'd even started there I knew we had made the right choice.
The staff have always made us feel heard and supported as parents, our little girl skips in there every morning and never wants to leave - she has so much fun! She has thrived and gone from strength to strength as she has progressed through the rooms. I couldn't imagine now having sent her anywhere else!
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Review from M G (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely staff, chatty and welcoming. Always happy to chat about my child's day and what she has done. They have a huge range of toys and the way the rooms are split works really well for the different age groups. My child is offered a wide variety of food and healthy snacks. I always feel comfortable
dropping her off and know that she is in good hands.
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Review from K O (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Since my little one has started at the nursery she has come on leaps and bounds and now she's in tremendous twos she gets to be with her little friend and it's so lovely to be able to drop her off and know she's In Safe hands
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Review from W E (Father of Child) published on 11 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child hasn't been attending for long but the staff have been reassuring and kind to both our child and us as parents. They keep us updated on progress as well as activities they do throughout the day and we can already see the positive impact going to nursery has had on our child. In short, it's
not easy making the change and putting your child in nursery but all the staff have made it easy for us and we couldn't feel more comfortable for our child to be with them.
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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children have gone to Early Steps and loved it! One is currently there and one moved a few years ago to infants school. They have 2 resident guinea pigs and my little one loves them! They have a teddy giraffe in preschool they share and take turns taking home to have fun and upload photos
of what he's done with the child!
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Review from E C (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful nursery, my child loves to be there and it's lovely to see how happy he is when I collect him at the end of the day. We get regular updates on an app with observations showing his developments which is such a comfort knowing he's happy, enjoying himself and learning new skills whilst I have
to go to work. 10/10 from me!
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Review from Josh S (Father of Child) published on 31 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Phenomenal lot. All are obviously caring and love their job. Wouldn't even consider any other nurseries. Our daughter is always well fed, enjoys doing loads of activities, and loves all the carers there. Outside space is well managed and the overall facilities of the place are brilliant.
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Review from Rachel B (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy came to Early Steps Nursery and Children's Centre in September. He found it difficult to settle at first. But the continuity of staffing in the room and their enthusiasm really helped him to settle. We are given regular updates through the app as to what my boy has been up to with observations
from his key worker, what he's eaten, how long he's slept. The management are friendly and approachable too. We are very happy with everything about our decision to send him here.
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Review from Kathryn S (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All of the staff are so friendly. The environment is perfect for my little one and he loves going! They have plenty of outside time with different activities. The rooms are spacious with many toys to suit all. The staff are always there to answer any questions and nothing is too much hassle.
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Review from Rebecca B (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy has been attending Early Steps Nursery since he was 6 months old. The team there are absolutely amazing. So attentive and caring not just for the little ones but for the parents too. Would highly recommend
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Review from D A (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Early Steps Nursery is a lovely, warm and caring place where I know my child is properly looked after. There is a real feel of care for children and their wellbeing. Updates and face-to-face chats are always available by staff and there is always someone free for a quick chat. The manager is friendly
and helpful and never has said no if I have needed to talk to her at any time. My child seems always excited to go to nursery and this is the perfect sign to know he is happy and comfortable there. Incidents are informed through the nursery app for parents to read and acknowledge. There has never been an incident that I have not known about from them which says a lot about the openness and transparency culture of the entire team. I highly recommend Early Steps Nursery!
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Review from Charlotte G (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Early STEPS Nursery since he was 8 months old. Through every stage of nursery, all staff have been caring, kind, and supportive and a pleasure to trust them with my boy. My son is so excited to go to nursery each day and has a fantastic relationship with the staff there. I
cannot sing their praises enough and would highly recommend them to anyone who needs a nursery for their little ones.
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Review from S D (Mother of Child) published on 11 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Early steps provide a safe and secure environment that I am happy to leave my 2-year-old in. The staff provide regular assessments and updates on progress which are insightful and fun. They're always coming up with creative ways to entertain/educate the kids. They often guide development and what should
be the next steps for my child. The kids there always seem happy and comfortable. My 2-year-old absolutely loves attending Early Steps. He started at 10 months old and immediately developed a fantastic relationship with the staff. The staff are what makes this nursery special: they are completely dedicated to the kids, they build really strong relationships, they offer development opportunities, and most of all they make it fun for the kids to be there.
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Review from Grace K (Mother of Child) published on 29 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Early Steps is a fantastic nursery with wonderful staff and great facilities. I was so anxious about sending my daughter to nursery when I returned to work in January 2024 but staff were so kind and reassuring. They really do create a home-from-home environment and it is clear to see how much they care
about all the children as individual little people, as well as each other as colleagues and friends. At the time of writing my daughter is 16 months old and absolutely loves going to nursery, which I believe is thanks to the positive energy staff bring every day which the children thrive off. From our experience, I would never be in any doubt about recommending Early Steps.
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Review from Candace B (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended this nursery for around 6 months now and I have nothing but praise for the staff here. They are absolutely brilliant with my son. His confidence has come on leaps and bounds. He is also a lot more sociable now than when he first started. They helped hugely when the time came to start
potty training, following on from what I do at home. Thank you for all you do ladies.
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Review from Charlotte W (Mother of Child) published on 23 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have had both my children at steps. The staff are caring. They help with anything they can, talking and helping parents as much as they can! They also keep the app about my children well informed. 100% would recommend them to anyone!
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Review from Rachel M (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended step nursery for the past three years as did my daughter previously. He loves going to nursery and has a close bond with the staff in his room. They have plenty of outdoor time and indoor activities. He’s always bringing art work home.
He is beginning to learn letters and numbers
with the support of the staff which will set him up for school.
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Review from Kate F (Mother of Child) published on 20 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery setting. Both children have attended from the age of 8 months to starting school. Both children have thrived in their development from the effort and time staff put into each day. Would recommend it to anyone interested.
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Review from Anna V (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely outstanding nursery. Every member of staff are so polite and helpful. Everyone smiles at you and says hello and seems to know your child by name even if they aren't in the staff member's dedicated room. Every time I have had a query the staff have gone above and beyond to help. My child absolutely
loves coming to nursery, and his confidence has come on leaps and bounds. I would recommend Early Steps to everyone.
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Review from Beth R (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have sent both my children to this nursery and each time I was more than happy with the care that my children received. The staff are great with the kids making each day fun-filled and enjoyable.
I would highly recommend to anyone to send your child to this nursery, we will be sad to leave for our
next chapter. Well done to all the staff and keep doing what you do best.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.907)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.907) out of 10 for STEP Childcare is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 43 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 43 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 4.907 for STEP Childcare is calculated as follows: ( (460 Excellents x 5) + (47 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 507 Ratings = 4.907
  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 STEP Childcare is based on 43 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 52 number of registered child places is 10.4, which has been reached with 43 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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Karen

Karen Hibberd

Job Title: Childcare Manager Joined: 2007

My Name is Karen Hibberd, I am the Childcare Manager at Early STEPS Nursery. I have been working with children for over 15 years.
I joined Early STEPS Nursery in 2007 as a Senior Nursery Nurse. As the Nursery expanded I was promoted to Deputy Manager, and was based in the two year old room. In 2010 I began managing the Nursery.
The staff team at Early STEPS Nursery are a pleasure to work with, they put the children first and care about all the children and families in our care. I am very proud of Early STEP's Nursery, and how well the children are prepared for their next steps in education from their time spent with us.

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