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Stepping Stones Day Nursery & Preschool is inspired by the Reggio Emelia Approach, which creates a lovely atmosphere for children to play and learn, assisted by caring, qualified Early Years Educators. Every member of the nursery, whether child, team member or parent, is respected and valued.
A 39 place nursery, where Explorers (3months -2years) and Discovers (2-4+ years) are supported through the Planning In The Moment philosophy to develop self-help...
Stepping Stones Day Nursery & Preschool is inspired by the Reggio Emelia Approach, which creates a lovely atmosphere for children to play and learn, assisted by caring, qualified Early Years Educators. Every member of the nursery, whether child, team member or parent, is respected and valued.
A 39 place nursery, where Explorers (3months -2years) and Discovers (2-4+ years) are supported through the Planning In The Moment philosophy to develop self-help skills, strong social relationships and to find out about the world.
The nursery provides:
A Parent App for daily updates on their child's well-being and progress
Home-cooked, nutritious meals and snacks, with fresh ingredients, prepared by the on-site cook
Eco friendly/aware nursery which uses environmentally friendly products and provides re-usable nappies
Modern security systems & CCTV cameras
Safe & secure gardens are used daily
Open from 7.30am until 6pm, 51 weeks per year
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesOwner
- Catherine Balogun
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Catherine Balogun (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 9
Total Places for Children
- 39
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Opening Times
- Monday07:00-18:30
- Tuesday07:00-18:30
- Wednesday07:00-18:30
- Thursday07:00-18:30
- Friday07:00-18:30
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
Parking
- Free parking outside nursery and surrounding roads
Funding & Fees
We don't have fee or funding details for this nursery. Contact them directly.
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Stepping Stones Day Nursery & Preschool Reviews (34)
Stepping Stones Day Nursery & Preschool has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.608) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Stepping Stones Day Nursery & Preschool has 34 reviews.
After one year of attendance, we cannot complain about a...
After one year of attendance, we cannot complain about a thing: good facilities indoors with a cosy garden as well, good fostering environment with sings language, and recently introducing different languages (amazing for us as we are a trilingual family). Constant contact with the family sharing interests and progress, as well as 2/3 daily pictures in the app (so we can stop wondering how she is doing there).
Now the transition period to the older kids is very attentive to our girl's interests and attitude, letting her choose for now where she wants to pass the day (younger or older kids) and planning with us the transition.
Good attention to the environment as well (with the usage of reusable nappies) and pandemic rules.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences of Stepping Stones. We really do appreciate your feedback and the team will be very pleased with your comments. Thank you again
The interaction on the app about our daughter's progress and daily photos are...
The interaction on the app about our daughter's progress and daily photos are always great to receive as we can see how much she's doing and learning.
The food is a big hit, with most meals saying she's eaten all or all+, and I like how healthy they are with them being homemade.
Very happy with how welcoming, friendly and fun the nursery is, and our two and a half-year-old daughter loves it!
We love having your daughter here too! Thank you for your feedback and comments. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experiences.
We have been really pleased with Stepping Stones since we moved our son to the nursery post the first lockdown. The children are encouraged to choose what activities they’d like to do during the day, and the staff are there to support them. The children always take part in a variety of activities...
There is also a fantastic menu for the children, and our son eats lots of different cuisines!
We get updates via an app on what our son is doing throughout the day and what he eats, we can also upload activities we do at home.
The staff we are in contact with regularly are wonderful and responsive when we contact them.
Thank you for your feedback! We really appreciate that you took the time to do this. We really enjoy having your child with us and feel that we have a great partnership with the whole family. Thank you again for your amazing review.
Stepping Stones is the most wonderful environment, and I cannot rate it highly enough. My daughter is in her second year there, and they have helped her learn, flourish, grow and gain confidence. Every child is treated like an individual, and their individual needs are always met. Communication is...
Stepping Stones is the most wonderful environment, and I cannot rate it highly enough. My daughter is in her second year there, and they have helped her learn, flourish, grow and gain confidence. Every child is treated like an individual, and their individual needs are always met. Communication is outstanding, and the whole team are wonderful human beings. Handing over your child to strangers is the hardest thing - but there’s no one else I would trust more!
Catherine
After some strategically planned settle sessions, our Covid baby (15-months), that hadn’t been left in the care of others before, started waiting by the door ready to leave for nursery by week three! As a first time mum, to an IVF baby, I’m extremely anxious, but the nursery app means I’m updated...
After some strategically planned settle sessions, our Covid baby (15-months), that hadn’t been left in the care of others before, started waiting by the door ready to leave for nursery by week three! As a first time mum, to an IVF baby, I’m extremely anxious, but the nursery app means I’m updated throughout the day with what he eats, when he sleeps, his nappy changes, and the ladies even update me with photos of what he’s up to. There is great communication from the nursery, meaning I can always settle into my own work knowing he’s taken care of. There are monthly reviews of his progress and support in areas that we feel will benefit our babies development. An extensive introduction meant we could tell the staff all about his likes and dislikes, and they contact us regularly for updates on his interests so they can incorporate that into his play. The staff and manager are extremely kind and caring; you can certainly see the experience the manager has and the thought that goes into everything.
Amazing review! Thank you so much! It is such a challenge for parents to balance family life and work, and we are happy that we can support you with this! Your positive comments are really encouraging, and the team will love hearing them! Thank you so much again!
Our girls love the staff at Stepping Stones, and they have come on so well since they have been attending the nursery. One of our daughters was initially really struggling with all-new environments, people and was quite behind with her communication skills and engagement. But with lots of special...
Our girls love the staff at Stepping Stones, and they have come on so well since they have been attending the nursery. One of our daughters was initially really struggling with all-new environments, people and was quite behind with her communication skills and engagement. But with lots of special care and attention from the wonderful staff at Stepping Stones, she has really turned a corner and is like a new baby. Engagement and updates from staff are fantastic, and we receive regular updates and images throughout the day. The nursery also runs lots of wonderful learning initiatives throughout the year, including learning sign language.
Again, we greatly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts.
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The best nursery environment I have ever seen. It's clean, full of cosy toys and parents picture, which makes this feel like home. Since day one, my daughter is so excited to go to this nursery. Best recommendations.
The best nursery environment I have ever seen. It's clean, full of cosy toys and parents picture, which makes this feel like home. Since day one, my daughter is so excited to go to this nursery. Best recommendations.
Thank you so much for your review! We really appreciate your time in giving us your feedback! The team will be so uplifted to hear your comments! We are just as happy to have your daughter here as she is to be here! Thank you again!
After a bad experience at one nursery, by some luck, I stumbled across this goldmine. Stepping Stone's hadn't been open very long. I booked a visit to go and see the nursery. The manager greeted me, I stepped inside and immediately fell in love. The nursery, of course, was immaculate. The manager...
After a bad experience at one nursery, by some luck, I stumbled across this goldmine. Stepping Stone's hadn't been open very long. I booked a visit to go and see the nursery. The manager greeted me, I stepped inside and immediately fell in love. The nursery, of course, was immaculate. The manager was excellent at understanding my needs and worries as I had already had a bad experience at a previous nursery. So, I was feeling very nervous. Anyway, almost two years on, I have one extremely sociable, caring little boy. The girls at Stepping Stones are all amazing. My son's speech is very good. The girls always keeping me up to date with my little boy's progress. They go above and beyond to suit your needs. Whatever you need, they do their utmost to make sure they help you to the best of their ability. Thank God I found this place. I recommend anybody to send their child here. The manager is an excellent, owner and the staff she employs are second to none. Thank you to everybody at Stepping Stones.
Thank you so much for this fantastic review! The ladies will be very excited to hear this! I cannot thank you enough, as our fantastic team always does their absolute best every day! It has been a hard time for everyone, and to hear such positive feedback from a Parent shows us that our efforts are appreciated!
The nursery is a good place on the whole. The staff are friendly. The children's meals are great and prepared onsite. It's good they use the app to keep us updated on our child development. Just lately, my child would have a change of clothes and not be told why! All injuries are recorded. all naps...
The nursery is a good place on the whole. The staff are friendly. The children's meals are great and prepared onsite. It's good they use the app to keep us updated on our child development. Just lately, my child would have a change of clothes and not be told why! All injuries are recorded. all naps recorded, all nappy changes record. On the whole, I would recommend it.
It is unfortunate that you were not informed of the reason for your child's change of clothes recently. This can happen for a variety of reasons, such as clothes getting dirty or wet through...
Thank you for your review. I am happy to hear that you are happy with a lot of aspects at our nursery.It is unfortunate that you were not informed of the reason for your child's change of clothes recently. This can happen for a variety of reasons, such as clothes getting dirty or wet through painting, water play, messy play, washing hands etc, etc. Our staff are usually on the ball with this type of thing! I can only assume that it slipped their mind on that occasion. We will be following up on this with our staff team as we are only interested in offering the very best of care and education to our children.
Please do ask our staff at the end of the day if you have any questions or concerns or alternatively, message in on our Parent/Staff App which is active all day. We will be happy to answer any of your queries.
My son has attended this nursery for several months. He began non-verbal and very clingy, and I was very nervous about leaving him and how he would settle. Within three months, his vocabulary is amazing, he has solid friendships and has made real bonds with the staff! All of this is because of the...
My son has attended this nursery for several months. He began non-verbal and very clingy, and I was very nervous about leaving him and how he would settle. Within three months, his vocabulary is amazing, he has solid friendships and has made real bonds with the staff! All of this is because of the staff and their determination to ensure the children are settled.
The ethos of the nursery is also highly important. It's very child-led and teaches the children to become independent and able.The children enjoy a variety of activities and enjoy the garden each day. They are provided with healthy balanced meals, and as a mother of a child with several allergies, they cater to this brilliantly!
I can't thank the staff enough for ensuring my child is happy to come in and happy when he leaves as well as encouraging him to try new things and to explore! Thank you, ladies!
Thank you so much for your great review, Jo! We really appreciate you taking the time to do this and the team will love reading your review! It is also a pleasure to have your son with us!
I am very happy that they go out in the garden every day, which is very important.
The food is...
I am very happy that they go out in the garden every day, which is very important.
The food is healthy, and it is different from day to day; it is very important to provide healthy food to children.
I highly recommend this nursery.
Thank you for your wonderful comments! We cannot agree more! Nutritious, healthy meals and snacks and lots of outdoor play are so important for growing children! We are very happy to have your son with us and will be sure to pass on your comments to our Team!
My 2-year-old daughter started in the April term and absolutely loves it. She’s a very clingy child, and I told the nursery about that and when she first started, we came up with a plan to get her straight in to minimise the upset, and the staff are so wonderful and caring and so friendly. My...
My 2-year-old daughter started in the April term and absolutely loves it. She’s a very clingy child, and I told the nursery about that and when she first started, we came up with a plan to get her straight in to minimise the upset, and the staff are so wonderful and caring and so friendly. My daughter has been there just short of a month and has settled very well and very quickly; she always comes out with a smile on her face and tells me everything she does. They range from drawing and painting to sticking and glueing, reading books, playing with shakers, playing in the garden in the sandpit and playing with puzzles. She has really come out of her shell since being there. I get updates throughout the day of what she’s been doing when her nappy was changed and what she has to eat. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone.
We love having your daughter here, and I will be sure to share your comments with our amazing team!
My son loves this nursery. He is always happy to go there. All the food is nice, and the staff are very helpful and always polite.
My son loves this nursery. He is always happy to go there. All the food is nice, and the staff are very helpful and always polite.
Thank you so much for your review! We are really happy to have your son too! We do try really hard to provide healthy meals that the children enjoy! Our staff team will really appreciate your comments!
Stepping Stones Day Nursery & Preschool has created an impressive environment! My child is well looked after and excited to tell me about her day. The ethos of the setting is continuously adhered to throughout all early years practices, placing value with each child. It has strong communication...
Stepping Stones Day Nursery & Preschool has created an impressive environment! My child is well looked after and excited to tell me about her day. The ethos of the setting is continuously adhered to throughout all early years practices, placing value with each child. It has strong communication with building parent partnerships which are by continuously keeping me updated on what my child is doing and how she is developing. My daughter has an amazing bond with the staff, each bond being different but being sharing one commonality, that my daughter loves them all. They are a considerate and caring team who always position the child at the centre of learning, acting as facilitators to the child’s learning by encouragement and assisting with skills that are not fully secured yet. Overall, this is an outstanding nursery and I am incredibly grateful for all the hard work the team put in to make it an incredible environment.
Thank you so much for your kind words, Mikki! We really value your feedback and the partnership you have with all of us at Stepping Stones! All of the Team will be elated with your review showing your appreciation of their hard work! Thank you!
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