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STEP Childcare

648 Manchester Road, Stocksbridge, Sheffield S36 1DY
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STEP Childcare, Sheffield
STEP Childcare, Sheffield
STEP Childcare, Sheffield

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.

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.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

No

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

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

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 (115)

9.9

STEP Childcare has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.877) out of 10, based on 36 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time STEP Childcare has 115 reviews.

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Review from Q W (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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All the staff are very welcoming and friendly every morning and have the same energy in the evening. The staff at Early STEPS look after our little one very well.

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Review from Jemma F (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Both of my children attend nursery and really enjoy it. I can go to work knowing that they are having a nice day and are being cared for well. The manager is very approachable if I have any queries or concerns. I would recommend this nursery to other parents.

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Review from Susan B (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Early STEPS Nursery and Children's Centre is excellent all staff are very understanding and communicate well with the daily activities the children have been doing.

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Review from Cheryl H (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent nursery. I would definitely recommend anyone to send their children there. The staff are amazing, kind, friendly and caring. They are all so lovely.

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Review from Sarah B (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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I cannot rate this nursery highly enough. My 3 yr old has flourished in their care. He is treated with respect and as an individual. His needs are responded to and activities are planned with him in mind. I am consulted about his care and feel listened to. He feels valued and is growing in confidence every day. I couldn't be happier or more grateful to everyone at Early Steps.

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Review from Emily R (Mother of Child) published on 1 June 2018 Submitted via Website
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My little boy loves this Nursery he comes home with a massive smile on his face and can’t wait until next time. All staff really friendly and really interact with the children. Highly recommend.

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Review from Terri B (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My cousins and sisters children attended this nursery, so I was familar with the setup and staff. We had no doubts that when our daughter was ready for nursery that we would send her here. She loves it and I leave her with full confidence in the friendly staff. No complaints to date. Fantastic place. Could not recommend more.

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Review from Alicia A (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff are amazing! I cannot thank them all enough for all their help and support as a family as a mother of a child with speech and language they have given and supported us with loads of advice. Also with referrals as a result I have seen a real change in our son, he is doing amazing and I am so thankful.

Thank you all so so so much I will be forever grateful.

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Review from Felicity H (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My son has come on leaps and bounds since being at Early STEPS Nursery and Children's Centre. His language is developing and his physical abilities have really progressed. The nursery always helps me if I need to alter hours and I have absolute confidence in his care. The staff are really interactive with my son and genuinely care about his happiness and development.

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Review from Andrew K (Grandfather of Child) published on 7 December 2017 Submitted via Website
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I have found Early STEPS Nursery extremely good at looking after my granddaughter. They are always doing activities that not only stimulate the childrens' minds but also their bodies. The facilities are very good, the staff are really friendly and very professional. My granddaughter always looks forward to going there and the meals are very nutritious. They have both indoor and outdoor activities and the building is clean and well maintained.

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Review from Samantha G (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2017 Submitted via Website
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Clean and friendly environment. Friendly, professional and supportive staff. My 8-month-old daughter loves coming to nursery and makes no fuss when I leave her (much to my dismay) haha. She holds her arms out to her key workers with a massive smile on her face on arrival to nursery every time! Feedback is given when I collect her, which allows me to know what she has been doing and how she has been during the day. Queries and questions are addressed immediately by staff. My child is developing and demonstrating new skills since starting at the nursery and has been introduced to a variety of new foods which she appears to enjoy. I would definitely recommend this nursery to other parents!

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Review from Stacey C (Mother of Child) published on 2 November 2017 Submitted via Website
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Lovely nursery, my Son has settled great for his first time in a cared for environment. He loves the activities, especially the outdoor space! The staff are friendly and approachable.

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Review from Bethany (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2017 Submitted via Website
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Both my children have attended this nursery and both have been extremely well looked after. My first son has now left and still enjoys coming into the nursery to collect his baby brother with me, just so he can see all the staff.
I feel safe and happy knowing my child is at this nursery. He's always smiling when I come to collect him and I know when I have any questions, the staff are always happy to help.

Wonderful nursery.

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Review from Tom P (Father of Child) published on 30 October 2017 Submitted via Website
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Outstanding service from all the staff. So friendly always smiling. You can tell they all enjoy their jobs. The main point is my daughter loves to go the nursery since we have been coming to early steps and feel so safe leaving her there for the day. We have been to other nurseries but since we found early steps, I wouldn't take my daughter anywhere else. The staff always happy to help with anything. They can always tell you exactly what our daughter has done each day because they are truly invested in each child and helping them to develop to be the best they can be. Really can't sing there praises enough.

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Review from Sophia P (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2017 Submitted via Website
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I have used several childcare providers for my children and this is the only one that has made me feel the most secure, happy and confident in my decision to go to work and leave them to be looked after.

My little one always comes home happy and chatting about her day, and full of stories of things she has been doing.

The staff are super approachable and easy to contact, they never make you feel you are putting them out by asking questions or queries.

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Review from Michelle S (Mother of Child) published on 16 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Absolutely outstanding level of service and care provided. The staff make the nursery what it is, outstanding. I can't recommend this nursery enough.
My children are as 'at home' here as they are in their own home.
The children are broken down into appropriate age groups and correct level of support is always given.
I would highly recommend this nursery.

Fantastic.

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Review from Kate F (Mother of Child) published on 2 June 2017 Submitted via Website
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Such a wonderful nursery! All the staff are amazing at what they do and will always try to help as much as they can. Clean and tidy on every arrival, perfect atmosphere with all the children. My daughter has come on leaps and bounds since putting her in here, she has speech issues but the nursery staff jumped straight on it and gave me the help I need and put her in touch with the right people. For anyone thinking of sending your child here, you won't be disappointed.

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Review from Lucy R (Mother of Child) published on 2 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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This nursery has really grat staff they are really friendly. There is plenty of things for the kids to do inside and outside. I have 3 children and this has to be the best nursery I have used, my daughter loves going. I would definitely recommend this nursery.

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Review from P H (Father of Child) published on 1 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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With the faculty being close by, it is ideal for early learning for my son.
He goes three mornings a week and he appears to have enjoyed himself when he is picked up.
The staff provide him with snacks during the day and check his nappy regularly.

I have no doubt that I know my son is in a good, safe environment and knowing the fact he is also well looked after. This gives me peace of mind throughout my working day.

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Review from Elizabeth S (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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My child has now been attending this nursery since January 2014. In the 3.5 years he has been there he has been extremely happy. He loves all the teachers and only ever has positive things to say about his experiences. The staff are lovely and are like friends and are gentle are caring with the children.

I am so glad my little one has spent the first few years of his life in such a lovely environment.

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Awards / Recognitions (3)

  • Recipient: STEP ChildcareDate: Thursday 24 May 2018
  • Recipient: STEP ChildcareDate: Thursday 01 Mar 2018
  • Recipient: STEP ChildcareDate: Monday 13 Jun 2016

Meet the Team (1)

Karen Hibberd Job Title: Childcare Manager Joined: 2007
Karen Hibberd
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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