





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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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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Type of Service
- Nursery School
Opening Schedule
Open term timeFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup/Owner
- YMCA Dulverton Group
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
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
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening 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 (38)
Stepping Stones Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.939) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Stepping Stones Pre-School has 38 reviews.
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
Thank 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...
Overall very pleasant experience.
Thank 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
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
Thank 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...
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.
Thank 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...
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.
Thank 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.
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.
Thank 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...
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.
Thank 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.
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.
Thank 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.
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.
Thank 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...
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.
Thank 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.
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.
Thank 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...
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.
The variety of activities are excellent, the perfect blend of adult-led activities and free pay for the children. After doing an extensive search to find the best place for her to develop, we're confident there is no better place than Stepping Stones.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review of the setting. It is great to hear how happy you are with the care your child is receiving and how much she enjoys coming to Stepping Stones. I will pass your feedback on to the team, who will appreciate it.
A great preschool with an intimate setting where the children get lots of attention. Very knowledgeable, kind and calm staff who take safeguarding very seriously. Communication is fantastic from the staff. I feel happy and secure sending my child here and would highly recommend the setting.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review of Stepping Stones. We are very pleased to hear how happy you are with your childcare choice. I will pass your feedback on to the staff team, who will be very grateful. Thank you for recognising that safeguarding is always a priority for us all.
My sons have been coming to this nursery for the best part of two years, and I couldn't fault it at all. I had a look at roughly three nurseries in the area, and this one felt like a home-from-home environment. All the staff go above and beyond; they treat my son like he is their own, and I know he is very well looked after. There's brilliant communication between staff and families, and we are updated daily on our children but also kept up to date with their progress throughout the year. My son started two years ago with only saying a few words and was extremely shy; fast forward two years, and he's the most confident little boy who speaks fluently, and I think nursery has massively helped with that.
Thank you so much for your lovely, detailed feedback. It is so wonderful for the team to hear how happy you are with the care your son has received at Stepping Stones. He is such a lovely, happy boy who takes part in all elements of the preschool day, and I agree, the staff do go above and beyond to get to know the children well and support their all-round development.
Brilliant preschool. My daughter really struggled with starting, it was very upsetting for her, but the staff did amazingly to make her feel safe and happy, ensuring they could explain the day to her so she knew what to expect throughout the day. My daughter always comes out having had a fun day and asks to go on her days off. No complaints here - highly recommended. The outside space does at first look to be small but they have access to the large area next to the preschool on the school grounds.
Our son loves it at Stepping Stones! He is so excited to go in the morning and always gets such a lovely welcome from the friendly staff. He has built great relationships with his key workers as well as the rest of the team, and we have been really impressed with the excellent communication, range of activities and the fantastic outdoor space. His language and social skills have blossomed since he started due to the caring and nurturing environment the staff have created. The staff really make an effort to create fun and engaging activities for the children - baking, exploring, painting, singing and dancing! The setting also feels very clean, secure and welcoming.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a fabulous review. It is so great to hear how happy you are with the care that your son receives at Stepping Stones and how excited he is to come to the setting. I agree that the setting is a very nurturing environment, created purposefully by the staff to...
My son was able to return to preschool in June after months of lockdown and he was so happy to be going back even for a short time to properly say goodbye before starting school in September. The staff made us feel totally at ease and had introduced plenty of additional measures to keep them as safe as possible.
Our youngest is starting soon and we can't wait to be back!
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Awards / Recognitions (4)
- Recipient: YMCA Dulverton GroupDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
- Recipient: YMCA Dulverton GroupDate: Monday 31 Mar 2025
- Recipient: YMCA Dulverton GroupDate: Thursday 28 Mar 2024
Meet the Team (1)
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.
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