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Step by Step Private Nursery Maryhill

25 Sandfield Street, Maryhill, Glasgow, Glasgow City G20 9TL
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Step by Step Private Nursery Maryhill, Glasgow
Step by Step Private Nursery Maryhill, Glasgow

Step by Step Private Nursery has rooms specifically designed for each age group, including a baby room with three separate areas and a calming atmosphere based on natural and heuristic learning.

Within a bright and spacious interior, children can develop new skills and interest, enjoying numerous activities and energetic play, overseen by a qualified team and with a secure all-weather outdoor play space also.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Amanda McDade(Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 70

Age Range

  • from 0 years 1 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday08:00-18:00
  • Tuesday08:00-18:00
  • Wednesday08:00-18:00
  • Thursday08:00-18:00
  • Friday08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Step by Step Private Nursery Maryhill Reviews (68)

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9.5

Step by Step Private Nursery Maryhill has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.514) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Step by Step Private Nursery Maryhill has 68 reviews.

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Review from Elle R (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2023 Submitted via Website
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My son has been attending Step by Step at Maryhill for over a year since he was one and I am very pleased with the care they provide. They are happy to receive feedback and have helped my son to develop his language skills and fine motor skills. The children get to spend time outdoors both in the nursery garden and in the nearby parks. Overall very happy with the nursery and would recommend it to other parents.

Reply from Christine Cavanagh, Owner at Step by Step Private Nursery Maryhill

Thank you for these comments, Elle. It's been a pleasure to have your child in our baby room, and it's lovely to watch him growing up.

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Review from Krystle D (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2023 Submitted via Website
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Wonderful nursery! Staff are excellent, helpful, and attentive. My son especially loves the sensory activities. There is a helpful app that gives you details of their day which really helped me with the nursery transition as a new mum.

Reply from Christine Cavanagh, Owner at Step by Step Private Nursery Maryhill

Thanks, I am so pleased that you find the app useful and reassuring when your wee one started nursery.

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Review from Angela M (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2023 Submitted via Website
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Really engaged and caring staff. Lots of different activities each day for the children. Good Opportunities for visits outside the nursery to local parks and shops. Regular updates on daily activities, and on overall progress and development.

Reply from Christine Cavanagh, Owner at Step by Step Private Nursery Maryhill

Thank you for these positive comments, Angela. We make every effort to take the children out and about so they know their local area well.

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Review from A m (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2023 Submitted via Website
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I am so happy about this nursery my son is happy to go to this nursery. All staff are very nice, kind and very helpful with kids. I am so proud of Step by Step Nursery, my son is very happy there and all staff are very caring and loving with kids all the time.

Reply from Christine Cavanagh, Owner at Step by Step Private Nursery Maryhill

Thank you for these kind comments. Your son is such a chatterbox and it's great to hear all his stories at nursery.

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Review from Matthew J (Father of Child) published on 14 August 2023 Submitted via Website
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Step by step nursery Maryhill is a brilliant nursery with caring and helpful staff. They really helped our eldest settle in when he started nursery again after a long break due to Covid lockdowns. They have always communicated quickly and been proactive with feedback. We would highly recommend!

Reply from Christine Cavanagh, Owner at Step by Step Private Nursery Maryhill

It's been wonderful to see your children growing up, especially how much your eldest has come on recently.

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Review from Catriona T (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2023 Submitted via Website
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Step by Step is an amazing nursery. The staff are so caring and clearly devoted to my children's welfare and development. The range of activities the kids are involved in is great, trips out, outdoor activities, crafts, learning activities, water play and much more.
The communication for the staff is brilliant; I am kept up to date with everything my children do and how they are progressing.

Step by Step has really looked after us as a family, and I would highly recommend them to anyone.

Reply from Christine Cavanagh, Owner at Step by Step Private Nursery Maryhill

Thanks, Catriona; it's been a privilege to be with you through these last few years.

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Review from Shannon F (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2023 Submitted via Website
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Couldn’t recommend Step by Step Maryhill enough. The girls are great with my little boy. Keep me updated regularly throughout the day which is a great peace of mind from starting from a young age. The picture and daily updates are great. The things my little boy has learned in there have been amazing and they know the right steps he should be at for his age. Girls are lovely too!

Reply from Christine Cavanagh, Owner at Step by Step Private Nursery Maryhill

Thanks for your lovely comments, Shannon. It's such a pleasure to have your child with us in nursery, he's such a character. I am so pleased you find the app useful for feedback during the day.

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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2023 Submitted via Website
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All staff are very friendly. They pay attention to taking care of my son as well as his development skills. My son has very good care from the nursery. He really loves to go there have fun with other children, play and learn new things.

Reply from Christine Cavanagh, Owner at Step by Step Private Nursery Maryhill

Thank you for your lovely comments about the nursery, we are delighted that your son is so happy with us.

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Review from Precious M (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2023 Submitted via Website
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My son enjoys all his time in the nursery. It was like his second home. The staff were supportive and very attentive to my child’s needs. The support they gave to my son was tailored to his needs, he was allowed to grow as an individual.

Thank you so much to all staff.

Reply from Christine Cavanagh, Owner at Step by Step Private Nursery Maryhill

Thank you for your helpful comments, Precious. We will miss him now that he has gone to school, he was a big character in our playroom and always made sure everyone was having lots of fun. We wish you all the very best for his move to primary school.

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Review from Rebecca J (Mother of Child) published on 14 April 2021 Submitted via Website
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Lovely nursery! The staff are great and very friendly. The communication is fantastic, especially given recent times with Covid-19. Very reliable. The app that they use is really good. It's so nice getting updates and seeing some photos. The activities and crafts that they do are great, such as water play, books, songs and painting for cards. My wee one really enjoys her time at nursery and is happy there, which is so important. Thank you to everyone at Step by Step Private Nursery Maryhill.

Reply from Liz Steenkamp, Nursery Manager at Step by Step Private Nursery Maryhill

Thank you for your review. The team and I are delighted that you and your little one adjusting well to the nursery. We are extremely proud of our service and provision offered. Ensuring the happiness of our children forms an extensive part of our day. I will be sure to pass on your words of thanks to the team.

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Review from Parminder R (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2021 Submitted via Website
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I am very delighted to put my daughter in this nursery. After coming off maternity leave and restarting job, I was scared to leave my little one, but the staff at Step by Step nursery are brilliant. They have done a wonderful job with my little one. I must say that my daughter has been provided with the best care from them. Her weaning was not great, but Step by Step nursery has helped with that too. I can not thank you enough guys. You are very compassionate and caring. I and my husband are very happy with your care. We definitely recommend this nursery - 5-stars for you guys!

Reply from Liz Steenkamp, Nursery Manager at Step by Step Private Nursery Maryhill

Thank you for your review. We are delighted that you, your husband and little one are settling in so well. The staff pride themselves in making sure all our families and their precious children receive the highest standard of care with loads of room for cuddles.

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Review from Clare G (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2020 Submitted via Website
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Step by Step is a fantastic nursery. The staff are so caring and my daughter loves her time there. A lot of care and attention towards the children. The kids are kept engaged by learning activities and crafts.

Reply from Liz Steenkamp, Nursery Manager at Step by Step Private Nursery Maryhill

We value your feedback. It is greatly appreciated. We are delighted to hear that your little one is content and happy to be at nursery. Following 'In The Moment' planning allows for more engagement, stronger attachments and caters to each child's interests and building on their next steps of development. We thank you for your continued support.

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Review from Amanda M (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2020 Submitted via Website
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I have two children at Step by Step. My eldest is 3 and a half in the rainbow room and my youngest is 14 months in the baby bears room. They both love nursery and have settled really well with their key workers and all the staff at the nursery. The nursery is great at communicating with an app that shows me observations, updates about what they have eaten, nappies and all sorts. They have catered really well to the dietary requirements for my children and I can tell they have loving attachments at the core of what they do. They have recently done up the outdoor space a lot with great new experiences and resources that my son really loves. Thanks to all the staff at Step by Step for the care and attention to my boys!

Reply from Liz Steenkamp, Nursery Manager at Step by Step Private Nursery Maryhill

Your feedback is of great value to Step by Step and we are truly inspired to hear that your boys have built strong and trusting relationships with the staff. Being able to communicate effectively with our families is very important to us. Our cook is mindful to ensure that all meals are prepared...  

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Review from Emily A (Mother of Child) published on 3 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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My daughter loves Step by Step so much. A caring environment that I feel safe dropping her off each day. All the staff know all the children so feels like a great community. I get pictures and other creations my child has made which is special and I think she eats better, more diverse foods than I eat! Very jealous. I couldn't recommend this nursery enough.

Reply from Liz Steenkamp, Nursery Manager at Step by Step Private Nursery Maryhill

Thank you kindly for your feedback. We pride ourselves in creating an environment that is safe, stimulating and caring for each of the children. We inspire our children to be creative while playing indoors and outdoors. We appreciate your recommendation to Step by Step Nursery.

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Review from D S (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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My child has attended Step by Step for 2 1/2 years. I couldn't recommend the nursery any more. The staff are very affectionate and friendly. I get constant updates all day at work which I enjoy and makes me feel at ease.

Reply from Liz Steenkamp, Nursery Manager at Step by Step Private Nursery Maryhill

Thank you for your feedback. It is greatly appreciated. It is of great importance that we have these strong bonds with our children and their families, so we are delighted to hear that the staff team continue to make you and your little one feel at ease.

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Review from Deborah O (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2020 Submitted via Website
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My little girl has not long started at Step by Step, and she has loved it from day one, always goes in not a problem and does not like to leave. The staff are lovely, and my little girl has taken to them very quickly, which I was not expecting. Would definitely recommend this nursery for your little ones.

Reply from Liz Steenkamp, Nursery Manager at Step by Step Private Nursery Maryhill

Thank you for the kind words and recommendation of our nursery. We are really happy to hear that your little one has settled in so well and has adjusted to her new environment. We wish you a long and happy association with us at Step by Step Nursery.

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Review from Rebecca S (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2020 Submitted via Website
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My daughter attends the nursery and absolutely loves it. My eldest daughter who is now at school also attended the nursery, and we couldn’t fault them. The management and practitioners are excellent with the kids and extremely approachable. There is a large range of activities for the kids to take part in. The nursery has a Forrest school programme, which is amazing and out with the COVID restrictions, they offer swimming lessons as well as singing and rhyme classes. My daughter is quite shy, but since she has attended the nursery, her confidence has soared! I put this down to the excellent care and encouragement she receives at Step by Step. I 100% recommend the nursery.

Reply from Liz Steenkamp, Nursery Manager at Step by Step Private Nursery Maryhill

Thank you for your feedback and for recommending our nursery. It is wonderful to hear that you have been a part of the Step by Step family for many years and are still enjoying your journey with us.

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Review from Lorraine M (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2020 Submitted via Website
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My son and I have both had a very positive experience at Step by Step Maryhill. The staff are professional, enthusiastic and engage well with all the children. The activities and meals provided are varied and they are more than willing and able to provide additional support, like in the case of my son who was born prematurely and has a mild developmental delay. Having moved my son from a different nursery after concerns around the care he was receiving, I am now so much happier and know he is in good hands and having fun. I would thoroughly recommend Step by Step to other parents.

Reply from Liz Steenkamp, Nursery Manager at Step by Step Private Nursery Maryhill

Thank you for recommending our nursery, Lorraine. Our menu is carefully selected with valuable input from staff, parents and children. That extra attention is always given to the children's diet, nutrition and eating patterns. We are glad to hear that you and your little one are enjoying your experience at Step by Step Nursery.

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Review from Nicola M (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2020 Submitted via Website
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Our little boy has attended Step by Step for over three years and has loved his time there. The staff are friendly and communicate well in person and through app updates too. There is a lovely sense of community at the nursery, with opportunities for parents or family to get involved throughout the year. The forest school programme (at the children's wood) and swimming lessons are a real bonus, and our little one particularly enjoys music class too. These activities were a draw for us and helped to break up the more traditional nursery setting. The staff make the most of the yard areas (no lawn/green space) and spend lots of time outdoors. They regularly take walks along the canal, go to the Botanics or a trip to the shops, and (pre covid) visits to the local care home too. It's a lovely wee nursery.

Reply from Liz Steenkamp, Nursery Manager at Step by Step Private Nursery Maryhill

Thank you for the greatly appreciated feedback, Nicola. It is wonderful to know that your little one enjoys his stay at Step by Step. Daily feedback to our parents is of great importance to us and take pride in ensuring that our little ones enjoy their day at nursery with the various stimulating activities on offer.

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Review from Gemma W (Mother of Child) published on 28 October 2020 Submitted via Website
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My son has been at Step by Step Maryhill for 10 months, and I have only good things to say about it. The staff are friendly, professional and caring. We get regular updates during the day via the ParentZone app. During the initial settling in period, staff were reassuring and patient (with him and me!). There's been a great effort over the last year to make improvements: the menus have been reviewed and improved, and the outdoor areas have been upgraded. Pricing is reasonable, especially as all meals and snacks are included, which is a great relief! My son obviously loves his time at nursery, eats well, and has made great progress with his speech since returning after lockdown! During the pandemic, the staff have been great at keeping us informed and safe, and lots of effort was made to stay engaged with the kids during the lockdown. I'd recommend Step by Step to anyone.

Reply from Liz Steenkamp, Nursery Manager at Step by Step Private Nursery Maryhill

Thank you for the kind words of appreciation. We are extremely happy to hear that the improvements that have been made have been enjoyed by you and your son. The children are truly enjoying their rich outdoor environment. It was our pleasure of staying in touch with our families during the lockdown period. We had great fun engaging with the children during story and activity time.

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Samantha McDade
Samantha McDadeJob Title:Forest School LeaderJoined: 2008

Sam has 25 years experience working in childcare and continues to support the rest of the team in ensuring our nursery provides a safe and stimulating learning environment for children to develop and thrive. Sam holds an SCQF Level 8 in Forest and Outdoor Learning as well as her Emergency Paediatric First Aid Certificate.

Karin Hutchison
Karin HutchisonJob Title:Baby Department ExpertJoined: 2012
Karin holds a Bachelor of Arts and an HNC in Childcare and Education.

Karin has 20 years experience in working with young children. She is passionate and knowledgable about babies, pre-birth to three years. Karin has a shared vision and commitment to supporting our youngest children, focusing on learning through play and environmental influences.

Amanda McDade
Amanda McDadeJob Title:ManagerJoined: 2016

Amanda began working at Step by Step in 2016, beginning as a practitioner in Maryhill she quickly graduated to the role of manager of our out of school club. Since 2022 she has been in the role of manager at our nursery in Maryhill using her expertise and experience to make our service at Maryhill the best it can be.

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