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Stepping Stones Pre-School

Bishops Road, Bristol, North Somerset BS49 4NF
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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.

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Type of Service

  • Nursery School

Opening Schedule

Open term time

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

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

Opening Times

  • Monday08:00-17:00
  • Tuesday08:00-17:00
  • Wednesday08:00-17:00
  • Thursday08:00-17:00
  • Friday08:00-17:00

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.

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.

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Stepping Stones Pre-School Reviews (40)

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Stepping Stones Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.940) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Stepping Stones Pre-School has 40 reviews.

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Review from Laura W (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been attending Stepping Stones since January 2025 and we cannot thank them enough for their kindness, care and support. She loves attending pre school and has blossomed. The staff are friendly and approachable but equally professional. It seems they have a wealth of knowledge between them which shines throughout the activities they provide for the children. My daughter can sometimes struggle with transitions and they go above and beyond to help this. She moved from a different pre school and they made the settling in process seamless. We will miss our time here, when she moves on to "big school".

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Stepping Stones Pre-School

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. It is heart warming for the team to receive such positive feedback as they work so hard, care deeply and are very passionate about what they do. It has been a pleasure to watch how your daughter has grown in confidence and developed so...  

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Review from I P (Mother of Child) published on 29 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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Our little one absolutely loves stepping stones pre school and is excited to go everyday.
The staff are brilliant.
Great communication and its lovely to recieve daily updates through pictures about what they have been doing.
We have felt very confident in the care received and our little one has made lovely connections with the staff and other children.
Highly recommend.

Thank you so much.

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Stepping Stones Pre-School

We love having your little one at the setting and its appreciated that you have taken the time to write such a lovely review. We are delighted that you are so happy with the care and service you receive at the setting and your child is so happy. Best wishes Natalie

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Review from Ross P (Father of Child) published on 16 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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We couldn't be happier with this nursery. The staff are caring, attentive, and genuinely passionate about supporting the children's development. Our son has grown so much in confidence and loves going every day. The environment is warm, safe, and welcoming - we truly feel lucky to have found such a wonderful place.

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Review from S M (Father of Child) published on 6 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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Our little 3 year old loves his time at pre-school, can't wait to run in and is always happy when he comes out.
The staff are really great, communicative, supportive and really do get to know the kids well.

We're so happy we chose Stepping Stones!

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Stepping Stones Pre-School

Thank you for leaving a 5* review of Stepping Stones. It is wonderful to hear how happy you and your child are at the setting and that you are proud of your childcare choice. The team fantastic and I am glad this is reflected in your experience. Best wishes Natalie

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Review from roseanne m (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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my boy was unsure of nursery but Stepping stones has made my son happy to come in , he loves it here , and so did his other siblings when attended, The staff are so lovely and really puts all there time in to the children

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Stepping Stones Pre-School

Thank you so much for leaving a 5* review of Stepping Stones. We are delighted that your little boy has settled so well and loves coming to nursery. The team really are amazing and their passion for the work they do shines through in abundance. I am so pleased that this has been reflected in your experience. Best wishes Natalie

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Review from Jessica R (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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I like the nursery very much as it has many activities and it's great for the children to learn motor skills, life skills and starting their learning for primary School. The nursery does focus week on each child so no one ever feels left out which I think it is important for a child's development.

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Stepping Stones Pre-School
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of Stepping Stones, we are glad that you are pleased with the care and education your child receives. The team work hard to ensure that all children are supported in an individual way and that they are making progress in their development. We are delighted that this has been reflected in your experience of the setting.

Best wishes Natalie

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Review from John B (Father of Child) published on 4 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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Our child likes going to Stepping Stones. They have made some great friends and comes home able to tell us what they have done for the day. They go to the early and late wrap around which works really well for us and our child. Recently they have been doing lots of seasonal things and performed Christmas songs for parents, which our child loved doing. My wife was able to go but I wasn't, however videos were put up on the app for us to see which way really nice.

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Stepping Stones Pre-School

Thank you for your review of Stepping Stones. I am delighted that your child enjoys their time at the setting and they are keen to tell you all about the exciting things they have been up to during the day. Bridie and the team have loved showcasing the children's talents with their singing and...  

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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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My son has been with stepping stones since November and he's development has come on incredible amounts. The staff are all so lovely and welcoming, I couldn't of placed my son in a better pre school and my second son will definitely be attending here in the future too :)

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Stepping Stones Pre-School

That's so lovely to hear, thank you. Your feedback means a lot to us and we recognise how daunting it can be to choose the right childcare. This is why the the team go over and above to ensure each child is treated as an individual where their development is supported effectively and where they can...  

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Review from A C (Father of Child) published on 23 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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High quality nursery. Great facilities, lovely staff and my son always comes home happy! Its safe and learning enriching. He loves his routine and sharing with others. I would highly recommend to everyone.

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Stepping Stones Pre-School

Thank you for your high recommendation of Stepping Stones! We are delighted that you are so happy with the facilities and the staff team....we agree, both are amazing and we are very proud of them. The team work hard to create a safe, nurturing environment where every child is valued and has a...  

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Review from A K (Father of Child) published on 23 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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Our son has excelled in Stepping Stones Nursery he has made so many friends, his speech has continued to grow exponentially whilst he has been going to nursery his confidence is sky high and we feel he is safe and in a lovely environment when he is there. Very happy.

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Stepping Stones Pre-School

Thank you so much for leaving a 5* review of Stepping Stones and we are delighted that you are so happy with the setting and the progress your son is making with us! Best wishes Natalie

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Review from O M (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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My son is always excited to go to pre-school! And they have such lovely staff, and great activities for the children to do! The only gripe I have is the fact we can't choose to have packed lunch, would be nice for the option as sometimes I can see where my child has hardly eaten anything as he's not keen on it, where if he'd had lunch that day he would have eaten more!

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Stepping Stones Pre-School
Thank you very much for taking time to leave a 5* review of Stepping Stones.

We appreciate your feedback on the meals, and understand that as a newly implemented benefit to the children at Stepping Stones, it may take a little time for some children to become used to having a hot meal at the...  

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Review from B R (Father of Child) published on 24 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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My son has had amazing development milestones at stepping stones and can only thank the team at stepping stone for creating the opportunity for my child to grow in the direction he wishes to go (despite the young age)

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Stepping Stones Pre-School

Thank you for this recommendation, the team will be very grateful for your feedback. It is a pleasure to be able to support your son in his development and shaping his future. Best wishes Natalie

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Review from Abby V (Mother of Child) published on 23 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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I'm so pleased with my son's experience at this nursery. The staff are incredibly friendly, helpful, and welcoming, and they did so much to help him settle in. He now walks in with no hesitation, and it's clear he really enjoys his time there.

The nursery is always well-organised with a great variety of toys and engaging activities for the children each day. It's a lovely little team who clearly care about the kids, and I'm really grateful for everything they do. Highly recommend!

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Stepping Stones Pre-School

Thank you so much for your lovely review. It is so great to see that you have given us a 5* rating at Stepping Stones. The staff really do care and it is amazing that this is reflected in your experience. We are very lucky to have such a wonderful setting, with a team that are amazing and the...  

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Review from J S (Father of Child) published on 22 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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Fantastic nursery setting and lovely staff. Our little boy loves it and is thriving there. He loves the toys and activities. The setting is safe and the children are well looked after. Would highly recommend!

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Stepping Stones Pre-School

Thank you so much for your 5* review of Stepping Stones. We are so proud of the team and the setting and are delighted that you are so pleased with your experience of the pre school. Best wishes Natalie

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Review from Katherine W (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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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-School
Thank 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
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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-School
Thank 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
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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-School
Thank 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
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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-School
Thank 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
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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-School

Thank 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
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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-School

Thank 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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Bridie Gadd
Bridie GaddJob Title:Manager of Stepping StonesJoined: 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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