Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Rothwell

135 Wood Lane, Rothwell, Leeds LS26 0PH
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9.9 66 Reviews
  • Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Rothwell, Leeds
Stepping Stones at Rothwell opened in 2009 and has excellent transport links with Leeds city centre. Its was awarded Good by Ofsted in January 2023.

The dedicated team care for children from ages six weeks to five years within a home-from-home environment. Each child has a key person who provides comfort and reassurance, forming close relationships with parents.


The large outdoor space is sectioned into appropriate age areas and features everything from mud kitchens and sand pits to vegetable patches and construction sites. It’s used in all weathers, so waterproof clothing is available and there is a canopy for shade on sunny days.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Emily Gissing (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 15

Total Places for Children

  • 43

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

  • Free car parking available to the side of the nursery building.

Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Rothwell Reviews (66)

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Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Rothwell has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.931) out of 10, based on 40 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Rothwell has 66 reviews.

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Review from Emma H (Grandmother of Child) published on 5 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My granddaughter has been coming to the nursery since she was a few months old and she is now nearly two years old. She runs to the door on a morning to meet her carers, who are all fabulous with children.
They do a great job with all the activities and learning they do in the nursery and the trips
out they do to the park and farm, which my granddaughter loves, seeing and feeding the animals. She has learnt so much from being at the nursery and I would definitely recommend them.
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Review from Jade M (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Stepping Stones (Rothwell) provide outstanding care. My little boy has been there since he was four months old and has made incredible progress in their care, particularly in his emotional development. The staff develop the whole child and show a great deal of care. Their detailed daily handovers allow
me to rest assured that he is well cared for and happy at nursery. They know him so well. I couldn’t recommend them enough!
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Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter absolutely thrived at Stepping Stones. Their support to not only her, but also us as parents, was second to none. Nothing was too much trouble and they always had time to chat and catch up. The setting has a very intimate feel to it and very much feels like a home away from home. Our daughter
has since moved on to start primary school, but we miss Stepping Stones and the wonderful staff, and would recommend to any parent this setting if they were looking in the area!
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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have attended Stepping Stones and they have both thrived there. The preschool room is amazing and they are always doing really creative things in order to enable the children to learn in a fun environment.
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Review from Rebecca C (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has come on massively since joining the nursery. She enjoys day trips out with the nursery staff and seems settled. The food menu sounds delicious everyday!
She has built good relationships with the staff. The most important thing for me, as a parent, is that I know she is loved and cared
for and she absolutely is. I can sense it when I drop her off on a morning, which made the transition for myself going back to work easier.
The nursery is very educational, more so than others, which I looked around. Although it may not seem like an issue, as she’s still quite young, she will become accustomed to this and it will help her along her way to her school years.
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Review from H H (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I’ve had three of my children attend Stepping Stones Nursery. I find the staff at the nursery are very caring, nurturing and have patience. I always get a detailed handover at the end of the day and I am told about any trips they have been on, such as trips to the farm, museums and bus rides. The staff
are friendly, polite and I always feel at ease leaving my children there while I work.
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Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I’m very happy with this nursery. The staff offer a friendly, caring approach to looking after my daughter. The daily activities help to develop my daughter's learning, as well as lots of free play time. My daughter is always happy to be dropped off. You have all been amazing! Your care, nurturing and
education at Stepping Stones has been wonderful and she has gained so much from being at your nursery. We are so thankful we chose you to start her school adventure! You have supported her to be herself, and the best of herself.
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Review from J C (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Friendly and understanding, approachable staff. Amazing care for children. Engaging activities for the children throughout the day and a variety of meals offered every day. Lots of trips out for the children too.
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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery has been incredible with my little girl she has been going since she was 11 months old and is now nearly 4. They have helped her develop so much and helped her become the little character she is today.
She absolutely adores her teachers and loves the days out. She likes to tell me what
she’s been getting up to. Would highly recommended, never had a problem.
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Review from Simone C (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can only say excellent things about Stepping Stones Rothwell.
Every member of staff is friendly, approachable and shows a real interest in all of the children.
Since my son joined the nursery he has come on leaps and bounds and myself and my husband can't thank the staff enough.
I would highly
recommend it!
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Review from M H (Father of Child) published on 31 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Stepping Stones since he was a baby. All of the staff my child has come across within the nursery have always been nurturing and supportive in each of his milestones. He has excelled massively since being at Stepping Stones, and we truly appreciate the work put into preparing my
child over the last two years of his being in preschool and getting ready for school. Staff always provide great, detailed handovers and always have time for a chat and support any queries I may have as a parent. They often go on outings a minimum of once a week, and these are so special for us to
see as parents that while we work, our child is being so well cared for, exploring the community around him and coming across new experiences all the time.
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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 31 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We have used Stepping Stones for the past 2 years and even when we moved, we chose to remain with the nursery due to the staff and the care given.
We are sure like everywhere, there are always improvements to be made such as some outdated facilities and only a small outdoor space.
In the interest
of honesty, we have found that the Stepping Stones company itself have not been very accommodating when it has come to the changes in circumstances around money but this is not a direct reflection on the nursery itself. Overall, the nursery is a safe space for our child to grow, learn and develop. The staff are kind and caring, we feel that our child is getting the right support from staff when in the nursery and they continue to thrive outside of the nursery due to that support and learning experiences.
We would happily recommend the nursery to anyone looking for a place for their child.
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Review from Hannah A (Mother of Child) published on 31 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attends Stepping Stones. When she first started she wasn’t overly happy about leaving both me and her dad but as time went on she got excited for nursery days. The staff are fantastic, my daughter's confidence has improved. The nursery staff stick to toilet training as we do at home and
keeps me updated with her progress, I’m happy with the bonds and relationships she has formed with the staff as well as the other children. She is learning to share with others and take part in activities. The nursery has a nice outdoor area, there is lots to keep her entertained and happy.
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Review from D W (Mother of Child) published on 31 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter moved to this nursery after we moved house and she settled in really well. All the staff are really lovely and she likes them all, and they have taken the time to get to know her individual personality and needs such as art calms her down when she is upset so she can get the individual
care she needs to help her.
We especially love that the children get to go out on trips around the community on a regular basis, this is normally the highlight of her week.
I also like that the food is all made freshly onsite each day.
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Review from L B (Father of Child) published on 29 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff always makes sure my child is well and is enjoying her day. Always well fed and watered all day. She never had a bad day when at nursery - I can’t fault them at all. All staff are friendly and go above and beyond. My daughter loves the staff at Rothwell Stepping Stones. One of my favourite
things about this nursery is the fact they focus on the positive feedback on handover, any incidents or challenging behaviour are mentioned but are not made to be the focus. And challenging behaviour or areas to focus on are shared with a view to support parents in any way they can and often remind parents that this is completely normal and not a cause for concern.
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Review from Poppy C (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at nursery since he was 11 months old, I was very nervous at first but the girls made me very welcome and he soon settled creating amazing relationships! Now a year later he is thriving with confidence and talks about nursery, his friends and the nursery ladies at home. He has developed
amazing skills within nursery and I am so happy with the service at stepping stones. Thank you everyone, especially the manager who is very helpful and great to speak to when needed.
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Review from Hannah K (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been connected to Stepping Stones since 2017, with two children going through its doors. We are so pleased with our choice of nursery. My youngest attends now and always comes home happy, and exhausted from a busy, active day.


The nursery manager has made some significant improvements in

the last two years, which has made the whole nursery a much happier place for its staff. This is then reflected in the wonderful care they give to their job and the children they look after.


The staff produce creative and imaginative activities, which are fun, ability appropriate, and educational for the children.


The children have regular trips out and about in the local area, and enjoy lots of outdoor play.

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Review from Hayley D (Mother of Child) published on 22 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Stepping Stones Day Nursery since around 8 months old and he has come on so well. The staff are truly amazing and help develop your child's skills ready for them to start school. They regularly go on trips out and my son is so happy to go into nursery and tells us all about his teachers
and friends when he is at home. He has built up some amazing relationships with both his friends and the staff members and I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone.
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Review from Charlotte W (Mother of Child) published on 22 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Stepping Stones Nursery Rothwell has been an excellent provider to my son. They provide care from all staff working with children across all rooms and have regular updates on how the child is doing and how to support and work together to support the child. They provide a wide range of activities in
and out of the setting to engage all children and have the child's interests at heart. They listen to what children would like to do and my son has had stay and play sessions on themes, superhero days etc. They provide meals and encourage healthy eating and keeping healthy and safe with themed activities to engage children. Communication is of great standard via online and personal face-to-face. Updates are given on nursery activities and we have enjoyed attending events. I would highly recommend Stepping Stones Nursery Rothwell and thank them for all they have done.
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Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves the staff at Rothwell Stepping Stones. One of my favourite things about this nursery is the fact they focus on the positive feedback on handover, any incidents or challenging behaviour are mentioned but are not made to be the focus. And challenging behaviour or areas to focus on are
shared with a view to support parents in any way they can, and often remind parents that this is completely normal, and not a cause for concern.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.931)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.931) out of 10 for Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Rothwell 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 40 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 40 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 4.931 for Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Rothwell is calculated as follows: ( (447 Excellents x 5) + (31 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 479 Ratings = 4.931
  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 - Rothwell is based on 40 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 43 number of registered child places is 8.6, which has been reached with 40 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)

Emily

Emily

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2015

Hello!


I'm Emily, the nursery manager here at Rothwell. I began working at Stepping Stones in March 2015 as a Nursery Practitioner, after a brief time away from the company to manage at another setting, I returned to Stepping Stones Rothwell in May 2021.


I hold a BTEC Level 3 in Children’s Care Learning and Development as well as a Certificate of Higher Education in Childhood Studies meaning I am level 4 qualified. I have certificates in Paediatric First Aid and I am also the named Designated Safeguarding Lead.


I am so passionate about the Nursery and want to ensure all the things we do and provide for the children make every single day amazing as I find it fascinating that we could be caring for a future Astronaut, Teacher, Doctor or Singer. I believe that every child should be given the best start in life and we are one of the stepping stones to help them on their way!


 

Shelley

Shelley

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2020

I began working at Stepping Stones in June 2020 and have over 20 years of experience in the Early Years sector. I hold a Level 3 in Children’s Care Learning and Development and attend regular training in Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding. I am also the SEND Co-ordinator of the setting and hold a Level 3 Award for Early Years SEN.


I love being messy and creative and thinking outside of the box for wonderful activities for our children to participate in. I understand that every child is different and should all be treated as individuals to get the most out of their development and their learning journey whilst with us at nursery.

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