Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Mirfield

Valley House, Towngate, Mirfield WF14 9JG
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9.8 21 Reviews
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Stepping Stones at Mirfield, West Yorkshire, is situated within a residential area close to local schools. Ideally located for local residents, the nursery was awarded Good by Ofsted in August 2022.

The nursery caters for children from six weeks to five years old, with spaces divided into separate age groups. The close and dedicated team help children to develop and progress within a warm and homely environment.

There is a large outdoor space that is used all year round, enabling children to get plenty of fresh air.

The skilled and experienced team build close relationships with parents so that every child and their family feels secure and settled.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Samantha Mummery (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 62

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Available Sessions
    Full Day (10 Hours)
    Option 1; 7.30am to 5.30pm
    Option 2; 8.00am to 6.00pm
    Short Day (7.5Hours)
    9.00am to 4.30pm
    Morning (5 Hours)
    8.00am to 1.00pm
    Afternoon (5 Hours)
    1.00pm to 6.00pm

  • Funding is available for children aged from 9 months, subject to availability.
    A full list of our fees is available in our nursery prospectus.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:00-18:30
    Tuesday 07:00-18:30
    Wednesday 07:00-18:30
    Thursday 07:00-18:30
    Friday 07:00-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • On road parking is available.

Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Mirfield Reviews (21)

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Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Mirfield has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.845) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Mirfield has 21 reviews.

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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really happy with Stepping Stones Mirfield. The staff are so friendly & easy to talk to - they really make you feel welcome and supported. The food is good & the whole place is spotless. They spend loads of time outdoors & have frequent trips to the park & library.
Reply from Samantha Mummery, Nursery Manager at Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Mirfield
Thankyou so much for such a lovely review - your feedback means the world to us! - Sam, Nursery Manager
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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Mirfield is a lovely nursery. My little boy has been going 2 to 3 days a week for nearly 3 years. He started in the baby room, then the toddler room and now in the preschool room. He enjoys the daily activities, the playground, going on short walks outside nursery and going
to the field and park. He loves the food too. Lovely staff and good at promoting independence.
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Review from Sarah M (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Stepping Stones for about 18 months. She attends full-time, 5 days a week long days and she absolutely loves being there. Every day she gets excited about going in and every day she is doing different things and it amazes me the things she's learning all the time. The staff are
fun and vibrant and super caring.
Reply from Neil Ritchie, Managing Director at Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Mirfield
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We truly appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear about your positive experience at Stepping Stones, Mirfield. We feel incredibly lucky to…read more
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Review from P W (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one is a very fussy eater. The nursery helped by allowing us to help prepare our own food, snacks and baking. Didn't like leaving mummy and daddy but the nursery has helped so much with this and now can't wait to get into the nursery to see staff and friends.
Reply from Neil Ritchie, Managing Director at Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Mirfield
Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We're delighted to hear that our nursery has been able to support your little one, especially with their eating habits and transition. We remain committed to…read more
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Review from Emma F (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery workers at Mirfield are lovely. My daughter isn't a big fan of going to nursery in a morning (a little bit of separation anxiety), but she very quickly settles down into her day at nursery and always comes home saying she's had a great time.
She loves the preschool leader who is her favourite
person at Stepping Stones.
I have always had positive interactions with staff and feel comfortable leaving my child in their care knowing they will do the best for her.
Reply from Neil Ritchie, Managing Director at Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Mirfield
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your daughter is enjoying her time at Mirfield and that our staff, especially our preschool seniors, has made such a positive…read more
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Review from Holly B (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot fault this nursery! Right from the baby room to preschool my little boy has loved it. The staff, the setting, the outside area and more recently for us the preschool learning opportunities are exceptional as school fast approaches we will definitely miss attending Stepping Stones!
Reply from Neil Ritchie, Managing Director at Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Mirfield
Thank you so much for your glowing feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your little boy has enjoyed his time at Stepping Stones from the baby room to preschool. It's wonderful to know that our staff,…read more
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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is in the Toddler Room. I am happy he has settled in the room. Staff are very caring and give me a good detailed handover. I also get to see pictures of him on the app of what activities he has been doing. I am happy that he has made a lovely bond with all staff at the nursery. He enjoys the
lovely meals that are prepared freshly on a daily basis by the cook. I don't have to worry about anything as he is a happy little boy at nursery which shows that staff are doing a wonderful job. Thank you.
Reply from Neil Ritchie, Managing Director at Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Mirfield
Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We're delighted to hear that your son has settled well in the Toddler Room and has formed lovely bonds with our caring staff. It's wonderful to know that you…read more
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Review from H R (Mother of Child) published on 14 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are really happy with the care our children receive. Transitions into the next room up have been done really smoothly and the range of activities offered to the children is fantastic. The children are always happy to go and talk about staff fondly - we are really pleased with how settled they are.
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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 14 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy is in the toddler room and has been since last year. He absolutely loves the staff and even asks to go to the nursery at the weekend.
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Review from J M (Father of Child) published on 23 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great staff who make my daughter's really happy. It's nice to know she goes somewhere safe and happy.
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Review from S L (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Stepping Stones is a lovely nursery. My son started here at the age of one and the staff have been so caring, friendly and supportive of both me and my son. I am amazed at all the fun activities and creative projects/games etc. the children get involved in. I feel like the nursery have played a vital
role in his development. I would recommend to anyone looking for a happy, caring and safe space for their little ones. I always feel reassured that he is in safe hands and they are in tune with his needs. Thank you Stepping Stones.
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Review from Chloe W (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Stepping Stones in Mirfield is a very clean nursery. Staff are very friendly. The nursery has excellent facilities.
My experience with staff is that they are very good with communication and very accommodating. Staff are very knowledgeable, non-judgemental and just overall a pleasure to see day to
day.
Meals are tasty and healthy.
My child loves coming to this nursery, they are so excited when they see we have arrived in the morning. Staff have been incredible in building routines.
I feel my child is safe at nursery and I am confident she is getting amazing care.
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Review from S L (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has settled really nicely into nursery, he loves his key person and speaks about her at home as well as nursery, his communication has improved and interaction with other children. He is making progress and always comes home happy.
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Review from Jools P (Mother of Child) published on 28 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been in preschool now for five months and is thriving in his environment and loves coming to nursery and he loves the staff members.
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Review from E M (Mother of Child) published on 28 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with the overall care my child has received since starting at Stepping Stones. Nothing is too much trouble and I am very comfortable with leaving my child with the amazing staff!
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Review from Csabane K (Mother of Child) published on 28 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My boy came to the nursery over one year ago. When he started he could hardly speak. I can see how he's developed day by day and it's just amazing every time I see something new he never did before.
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Review from Jersey B (Mother of Child) published on 28 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I love how much my child has progressed since joining this nursery and learning new stuff all the time. He loves one staff member in particular, he calls her his best friend! The staff are always helpful and caring. I've never had an issue. I was very worried when he started as I hated leaving him sad,
but he settled in very quickly and the staff always reassured me and kept me up to date with his day.
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Review from R M (Father of Child) published on 23 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended since March 2023 and is very happy. Staff are very kind and he has lots of fun. Nursery is clean and tidy.
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Review from Ellen F (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have two children who attend Stepping Stones. My daughter (three years old) has been going for two years and has always been unsure of new people and new circumstances, so her settling in was a bit rocky. However, the staff at Stepping Stones really helped and gave us extra support to ensure she was
settled in and communicated to me regularly about her progress. Nursery is now one of her favourite places. Everyone is so friendly and, with it being a smaller setting, everyone knows everyone so it really helped.
My son (sixteen months) started five months ago and has taken to the nursery instantly. One member of staff in the baby room is one of his favourite people and she has really made sure that he has settled into a good routine there. On the whole, my children love the nursery. They are always doing new and exciting activities and I get a good update for both on how their day has been when I collect them.
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Review from Matthew F (Father of Child) published on 3 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot sing the praises of the staff at Stepping Stones Nursery Mirfield enough. All are incredibly friendly and welcoming and provide superb care for my children. The detail given at the end of each day is fantastic and both children really enjoy going. It’s a pleasure to hear about their day. I
have seen so much development in them both since they started at the nursery and this is all down to the staff. The range of food on offer is great, as are the activities and outdoor areas.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.845)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.845) out of 10 for Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Mirfield 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 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 13 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 4.845 for Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Mirfield is calculated as follows: ( (132 Excellents x 5) + (22 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 155 Ratings = 4.845
  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 Day Nursery - Mirfield is based on 13 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 62 number of registered child places is 12.4, which has been reached with 13 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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Meet the Team (2)

Samantha

Samantha Mummery

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2023

My name is Sam. I have worked in childcare for 16 years, in nurseries, as a childminder, and as a private nanny. I joined Stepping Stones as a nursery manager in 2023, and as a working mum of 3 little ones, ranging from 2-10years old, I understand the need for supportive, quality childcare, and love to work with families to provide a safe and enriching environment for little ones to thrive in and enjoy.


In my spare time, I love to do anything crafty, from crochet to card making. I have a dog called Edith, who is my fluffy little shadow, and we love getting outdoors for family walks and fresh air.

Niamh

Niamh Taylor

Job Title: Senior Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2022

My name is Niamh,


I have been a Senior Nursery Practitioner at Stepping Stones Mirfield since October 2022. I am based in the baby room but sometimes support Sam in the office.


In my spare time, I enjoy singing, spending time with my friends and family, swimming and going on walks with my dog Charlie. 

Frequently Asked Questions about Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Mirfield

What is the Age Range of Children that Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Mirfield accepts?

Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Mirfield accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Mirfield Open?

Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Mirfield is open: Monday 07:00-18:30, Tuesday 07:00-18:30, Wednesday 07:00-18:30, Thursday 07:00-18:30, Friday 07:00-18:30.

How many Children does Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Mirfield have capacity for?

Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Mirfield has capacity for a total of 62 Children.

How far is Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Mirfield to the centre of Mirfield?

0.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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