Stepping Stones Pre-School

Bishops Road, Bristol BS49 4NF
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9.9 26 Reviews
  • Stepping Stones Pre-School, Bristol
Stepping Stones Pre-School is a provider of high-quality care and education situated in Claverham, North Somerset.
The setting is located on Court De Wyke Primary School site and benefits from fantastic partnership working with the school. This enables them to provide the best support to children transitioning to school.

The setting is based nearby to local facilities and amenities and has good transport links to Bristol and the surrounding area.

Children learn through access to an exciting and inspiring curriculum focused around learning outdoors. All children are recognised as unique individuals with their own interests, skills and needs. This is why the team ensure that activities are tailored to individual children's next steps of learning. The environment is designed to offer a child-led learning experience that promotes independence, curiosity, exploration and a life long love or learning.

The setting provides a home-from-home environment that allows children to feel safe and secure and where partnerships with parents are a strong focus of all that they do.
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Type of Service

  • Nursery School
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Bridie Marsh (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 5

Registered Charity Number

  • 1076434

Total Places for Children

  • 22

Age Range

  • from 2 years 0 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • We accept Early Years Education funding, Tax-Free Childcare, Childcare vouchers- please contact us for more details.


    Our hourly fee is £6.50 per hour.

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-17:00
    Tuesday 08:00-17:00
    Wednesday 08:00-17:00
    Thursday 08:00-17:00
    Friday 08:00-17:00

When Closed

  • School Holidays

Parking

  • When visiting the setting, please use Claverham Village Hall car park, which is located across the road from the nursery.

Stepping Stones Pre-School Reviews (26)

9.9

Stepping Stones Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.850) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Stepping Stones Pre-School has 26 reviews.

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Review from Katherine W (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter loves going to Stepping Stones, and staff provide loads of fun and educational activities for the children. The facilities are great, and staff are lovely. Access to the field and wooded area is a real bonus. Our daughter also enjoys the food.
Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Stepping Stones Pre-SchoolThank you for taking the time to write a lovely 5*review of Stepping Stones. We are delighted that you are so happy with the setting. Best wishes
Natalie
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Review from Emma E (Mother of Child) published on 9 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our 2.5-year-old absolutely loves Stepping Stones Nursery. The staff are warm, patient, and truly understand toddlers, making our child feel safe and happy every day. We've seen such growth in confidence and early learning, and the regular updates reassure us they're thriving. We couldn't recommend
Stepping Stones more highly!
Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Stepping Stones Pre-SchoolThank you for your lovely review! It is so nice to hear that you are so happy with the care your child receives at Stepping Stones. The team are absolutely amazing and it is great that this is reflected in your experience. Thank you so much for your 5* recommendation.
Best wishes.
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Review from Jack W (Father of Child) published on 3 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my daughters have blossomed at stepping stones. There's a lovely team, who seem very engaged. My eldest daughter has always been very confident but my youngest has really started to shine this term.
Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Stepping Stones Pre-SchoolThank you for your 5* review! Both girls are a delight to look after and I know the team put so much effort into creating an environment where children can thrive.
I will ensure that I pass on your feedback, as I know they will appreciate it.
Best wishes Natalie
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Review from S N (Mother of Child) published on 3 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter changed nurseries due to multiple reasons. This nursery has blown me away. The fantastic communication and reassurance has been brilliant. The staff are so friendly. My daughter started as a nervous anxious child. Now she happily walks herself in and asks to go back!
Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Stepping Stones Pre-SchoolThank you so much for your review. It has been a pleasure for the team to help your daughter settle at Stepping Stones. We are so pleased that she is doing so well and your experience at the setting has been so positive.
We appreciate your 5* review! Best wishes Natalie
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Review from Melissa B (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with our experience at Stepping stones. Over the 2 years, our child has grown and developed so much, and we've seen real progress in their confidence, learning, and social skills.


The staff are absolutely wonderful - caring, supportive, and always going above and beyond to

make sure the children feel safe, happy, and encouraged. The communication has been brilliant too, keeping us updated on our child's milestones and daily activities.


It's such a reassuring feeling knowing our child is in such a nurturing environment. We've seen them flourish here and can't thank the team enough. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a place where their child will truly thrive

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Stepping Stones Pre-SchoolThank you for taking the time to write a review of Stepping Stones. We are delighted that you feel so reassured with your childcare choice and recognise how much effort the team put into making sure it is a nurturing and stimulating environment for your child. We are so pleased that you highly recommend us! Best wishes Natalie
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Review from L P (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From my son's very first day at Stepping Stones, the staff went above & beyond to ensure he was happy, cared for, and supported. They are truly some of the kindest & most caring people you could ever hope to look after your children. There's always something exciting planned, from teddy bear
picnics, baking, dancing, sports days for parents to attend, themed learning activities, and they arranged a lovely leavers party to celebrate before he moved on to school this year. My son is vegan, and this has never been an issue; they've always ensured he's included in everything & fully supported his dietary needs. I've loved the daily updates on the family app, which share photos & notes about what they have been doing. It's a great way to help parents feel connected. Stepping Stones has played such an important role in my son's early years. They've helped him grow in confidence, learn, and thrive, all while making wonderful friends & memories. Thank you, Stepping Stones, we are so grateful!
Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Stepping Stones Pre-SchoolThank you so much for your beautiful review of Stepping Stones and the team within it. We are delighted that you have been so happy with the care and support you and your child has received whilst with us and we wish you both all the best for his journey at school! I will ensure your feedback is passed onto the team, I know they will appreciate it. Best wishesNatalie
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Review from Gillian L (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We cannot be more positive about our daughter's time at Stepping stones. The care and kindness she received was outstanding. They really knew her and helped support her progress in so many ways. Such a a warm, friendly environment for her to flourish in. Couldn't recommend it enough!
Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Stepping Stones Pre-SchoolThank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review of Stepping Stones. We really appreciate it and so do other parents who are looking at childcare choices for their children. The staff are truly amazing and we are very proud of them. They really do care about each and every child and I am so glad that this came through in your experience of the setting. We are passionate that the setting is a safe, loving and nurturing environment where children can grow and thrive, so I am delighted to hear that this was your experience at Stepping Stones. Best wishes
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Review from A P (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my sons have attended Medowside and Stepping Stones, they both thoroughly enjoyed themself.
We couldn't be happier with Stepping Stones! From the moment we first visited, we felt welcomed and reassured that our child would be in safe, caring hands. The staff are warm, patient, and genuinely
passionate about what they do.
The daily activities are thoughtfully planned - there's a perfect balance of play, learning, and creativity. Our child has grown in confidence and comes home every day excited to share what they did.
Communication is excellent too - we get regular updates and photos, which really puts our minds at ease. The nursery itself is clean, bright, and full of wonderful toys and resources. He enjoys taking his packed lunch and sharing his fruit.
We're so grateful to have found such a nurturing environment and can't recommend Stepping Stones highly enough to other parents
Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Stepping Stones Pre-SchoolThank you so much for your lovely review. We are delighted that you have had such a positive experience at both settings. I will pass your feedback onto the team who will also be very grateful. Best wishes
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Review from R T (Foster Parent of Child) published on 21 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The children started at the start of the year and will continue to stay with stepping stones until they are ready for school.
The staff are always happy and friendly and went out of there way to create a settling in sessions that worked for the children as they did not want to leave me in the beginning.
The children's speech has come a long way and the staff are always on top of everything going on.
Anything you need to know you are told on pick up or a phone call right away if they don't feel it can wait.
I couldn't ask for anymore the way that they work with me and help and support no matter how complex it can be due to personal reasons.
Thank you stepping stones I appreciate everything you have done, still do and will continue to do x
Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Stepping Stones Pre-SchoolThank you so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review. We are so pleased with how well the children have settled at the setting despite your initial concerns that they may struggle. The staff work hard to ensure that each child is treated as an individual and their individual needs are met whilst supporting the wider family. They are a pleasure to have in the setting and I will pass your feedback onto the team who will really appreciate the recognition. Best wishes
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Review from Tereza P (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has really enjoyed being in the preschool. As foreigners we really appreciated a professional and friendly attitude from all the teachers to help my son to become truly bilingual.
Overall very pleasant experience.
Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Stepping Stones Pre-SchoolThank you for you feedback. It has been a pleasure to watch your son build confidence in English and we are so glad that you have all had such a positive experience at the setting. Best wishes
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Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves going to stepping stones the staff are incredible and have built such a fantastic relationship with her. Seeing her eyes light up when her favourite staff members greats her in the mornings and my daughter having such a lovely bond with her key worker is just everything ! The staff
have been so supportive throughout the whole process of getting my daughters autism diagnosis and making sure things are in place so she will continue to get the support she needs when she moves onto school in September. I can't thank all the staff enough for what an amazing impact they have had on my daughters life and for always being so patient and encouraging her to achieve her full potential. :)x
Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Stepping Stones Pre-SchoolThank you so much for your lovely review. It has been a pleasure to support you both through the process and watch her development grow. We will be sad to say goodbye in September but know that she is in the best position to transition to school now. She never fails to make us smile. Thank you for recognising the hard work put in by the team to make sure that every child reaches their potential in a supportive and caring way. Best wishes Natalie
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Review from Saskia S (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 2-year-old has been attending Stepping Stones for a few months now, he was the youngest one when he started but he settled really easily thanks to the warm and kind staff. He really enjoys all the activities that are on offer and he goes in and comes home really happy. We have seen a big development
in both his confidence and speech which has been lovely to see. Compared to his last nursery, which was lovely as well, the communication is a lot better and we get daily updates on what the children have been up to as well as individual updates about our son's development. Staff go above and beyond and as a working parent, it's a relief to know that our son is happy and well looked after. I would highly recommend Stepping Stones to anyone looking for childcare.
Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Early Years Education at Stepping Stones Pre-SchoolThank you for taking the time to write a review. It is lovely to hear that you have had such a positive experience since moving your little one to Stepping Stones. It has been a pleasure to see his confidence and development grow and how well he has settled into the setting. I will pass your feedback onto the team. I know they appreciate it and value the recognition for all the effort they put into making the setting such a welcoming and stimulating environment. Thank you for your recommendation. Best wishes Natalie
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Review from S E (Father of Child) published on 11 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attends this nursery and always has a great time. She is so excited to go everyday and then comes home and talks about it.
She has been having a couple of issues with speaking, however they developed over Christmas 2024 and since only being back at nursery for a couple of weeks there are
some dramatic signs of improvement.
Being attached to the school is really handy for parent drop offs and it also allows the children access to the playgrounds during school class times which is really good for going out for walks and climbing little trees etc.
The staff are really friendly and always happy to talk through the day, any issues and how things are progressing with your child. The staff also design inventive ways to entertain the children, like freezing things in ice for the children to dig out etc.
Seeing the photos from each day is really nice too.
Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Early Years Education at Stepping Stones Pre-SchoolThank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely detailed review. We are so pleased to be able to support your daughter in the setting, she is such a joy!! We are very proud of the team and recognise that they go over and above to ensure the children's individual needs are met. Your feedback means a lot and I will be sure to pass it on. Best wishes.
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Review from D A (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This setting is fantastic. After having a bad experience with our toddler in another setting (when he was a baby) we were a bit nervous at the start. Every member of staff, especially the manager, was incredibly supportive and reassuring from day one and my son ended up settling quickly and really well.
He now loves his time at Stepping Stones and always has great things to tell us about his day. The communication with parents is great, we get daily pictures of what they're up to and I feel like we're really working together as a team with his best interests at heart when any issues come up. He's really come out of his shell since starting, his speech has improved so much as well as his confidence, which is just so reassuring as a parent. The fact that it's a relatively small setting with mixed ages is also a huge benefit for their development. Really recommend this preschool for any local parents looking for childcare.
Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Stepping Stones Pre-SchoolThank you so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review. We love having your little one in the setting and are so pleased that your experience with us has been so positive. We have a fantastic team of staff who go over and above to make sure each child is supported to develop in a caring and nurturing environment. I'm so glad that this is reflected in your experience of the setting. I will pass your feedback on to the team, I know how much they appreciate it. Many thanks, Natalie
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Review from Jennifer B (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son joined the preschool, aged 2, in September 2024. He has learned so much since starting. They helped with potty training. He is making excellent process with numbers and recognising some letters. My son always comes home with new songs and a smile on his face. The staff are friendly and I feel
they know my son well. The wrap-around care is very helpful.
Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Stepping Stones Pre-SchoolThank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. I am so pleased that you are having such a positive experience at Stepping Stones. The staff are amazing and work hard to support the children to progress in their development, whilst maintaining a very caring and nurturing environment. I will pass on your comments to the team. Best wishes.
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Review from Connor R (Father of Child) published on 20 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are very welcoming, very good system of care and management at the nursery. Very much prefer a nursery to have a link to a primary school like this one. Has a nice suitable outdoor space for the staff and children.
Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Stepping Stones Pre-SchoolThank you for your lovely review. We are very proud of the team and the work they put in to ensuring the children are well cared for, building confidence and achieving good levels of development. We are very lucky to have such great relationships with the school and can support the children with transitions and feeling comfortable in their next stage of education. Best wishes.
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Review from P M (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child started in September this year, we have felt extremely welcome and my child has settled in well.
Overall amazing experience so far. All the staff are fantastic. Especially his key worker, my child loves going to school and he is evolving and learning loads thanks to the school and all the
teachers.
Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Stepping Stones Pre-SchoolThank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We are delighted that your child has formed such a good attachment with their key person and settled in so well. It is so important to us that children feel safe, cared for and nurtured in order that they feel comfortable to learn and develop. I agree, our staff are amazing and I will pass on your comment to them. Thank you very much. Best wishes.
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Review from Leigh W (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves Stepping Stones. The staff are friendly and caring, and they always provide detailed feedback about his day when I collect him, as well as uploading photos every day to the app. I consider this to be a home away from home. Very grateful.
Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Stepping Stones Pre-SchoolThank you for such a lovely review. It is amazing to hear you describe the setting as a "home away from home". This is exactly the environment that we aim to create, where children feel safe, happy, cared for and excited to learn. I will pass your feedback onto the team, who will grateful for the time you have taken to write your review. Best wishes.
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Review from Pavlina M (Mother of Child) published on 6 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Stepping Stones is a lovely preschool. Our daughter started there when she was 2 years old and she developed a lot, specially her speech and social skills. She was fully supported in potty training and went off her nappies in very short time. All staff is really nice and positive, they engage kids in
different activities, they do yoga, signing, kids making their own play-dough etc. They have nice outdoor space and park shared with school. They send photos from almost everyday and using app to track sleep time/ nappy changes. I would recommend the settings to everyone in area.
Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Early Years Education at Stepping Stones Pre-SchoolThank you so much for taking the time to leave such a positive and detailed review. We love to hear feedback from parents and it really supports other parents when making childcare choices that are right for their children. We are very proud of our amazing team who are passionate in providing the best care and education to the children. They are skilled at planning a variety of activities that support the children in their development and keep them keen and eager to learn, I will pass on your feedback to them.
Best wishes
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Review from C J (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We have been very pleased with the care and education that our daughter has received here. The staff are kind, considerate and our daughter is always very happy to go to pre-school every day. She experiences a wide variety of activities and learning experiences which she enjoys. She has made good friends
of all ages and has progressed academically as well as socially. I would highly recommend.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.850)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.850) out of 10 for Stepping Stones Pre-School 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 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 17 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 4.925 for Stepping Stones Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (187 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 199 Ratings = 4.925
  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 4.925 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Stepping Stones Pre-School is based on 17 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.925
    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 22 number of registered child places is 4.4, which has been reached with 17 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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Bridie

Bridie Gadd

Job Title: Manager of Stepping Stones Joined: 2025

Bridie is a passionate leader who has worked for YMCA Dulverton Group for nearly 9 years. During this time, she started as a practitioner and has worked her way up to manager.


Bridie took over the leadership and management of Stepping Stones in January 2025. Since doing so, she has been an inspiration to the staff and a huge support to the families and children. Her energy and enthusiasm are infectious, and this is reflected in the care and dedication of the team.


Bridie would love to introduce herself to you in person, so please get in touch should you wish to visit our beautiful setting for yourself.

Frequently Asked Questions about Stepping Stones Pre-School

What is the Age Range of Children that Stepping Stones Pre-School accepts?

Stepping Stones Pre-School accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Stepping Stones Pre-School Open?

Stepping Stones Pre-School is open: Monday 08:00-17:00, Tuesday 08:00-17:00, Wednesday 08:00-17:00, Thursday 08:00-17:00, Friday 08:00-17:00.

How many Children does Stepping Stones Pre-School have capacity for?

Stepping Stones Pre-School has capacity for a total of 22 Children.

How far is Stepping Stones Pre-School to the centre of Bristol?

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

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