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Binstead Stepping Stones Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2025)
·Binstead Cp School, Hazlemere Avenue, RYDE, PO33 3SA · Isle of Wight
Number of places
35 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2025
Local authority
Isle of Wight

About this day nursery

Binstead Stepping Stones Pre-School is an independent, family-run establishment committed to nurturing children from two years old through to school age. The pre-school prioritises a caring, inclusive, and diverse environment where every child can flourish intellectually, physically, emotionally, and socially.

They offer a spacious setting and welcome both paid and funded children, with admissions open throughout the year, not just at the start of terms. The pre-school emphasises quality care and aims to develop each child's full potential.

They are registered with OFSTED and maintain government-mandated staff-to-child ratios, ensuring continuous supervision and the presence of trained, first-aid qualified staff. Binstead Stepping Stones is dedicated to meeting the evolving needs of the local community and operates with a focus on core values like care and quality in all aspects of its operations.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and confident and quickly immerse themselves in their chosen play, demonstrating strong attachments with nurturing staff who know them very well. Staff plan a wide range of activities that capture children's curiosities, skilfully extending their language and supporting their fine motor skills and creativity.

Family-runInclusive environmentAccepts funded hoursOFSTED registered

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Waitlist

A waiting list is operated on the basis of spaces available and the child's age

Opening hours

9am to 3pm Monday to Friday

Age range

2 years up until primary school entry

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2008

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Binstead Stepping Stones Pre-School

Last inspected 11 June 2025

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children arrive happy and confident and quickly immerse themselves in their chosen play, demonstrating strong attachments with nurturing staff who know them very well. Staff plan a wide range of activities that capture children's curiosities, skilfully extending their language and supporting their fine motor skills and creativity.

Inspector highlights

  • Children benefit from a broad and well-planned curriculum.
  • Staff quickly identify children who may need additional support and put effective targets in place.
  • The provider and staff are committed to evaluating the quality of the provision.
  • Staff support children to develop their physical skills well.
  • Staff work in partnership with parents well.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to deliver activities more effectively, so all children benefit from the learning experiences and maintain engagement
  • 2build on staff's knowledge of behaviour management strategies to help children to understand the impact of their behaviour has on others.
Inspection #10400061 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff quickly identify children who may need additional support and put effective targets in place, working closely with parents and other professionals. Staff use additional funding appropriately, purchasing resources and activities to support children's specific needs, which helps all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to make good progress from their starting points.

Outdoor space

Children develop their core strength as they ride on tricycles and balance on tyres in the garden. These opportunities help to build on the muscles children need, in preparation for early writing skills.

Inspection history

Date: May 2015

  • June 2025Good
  • March 2022Good
  • October 2015Good
  • May 2015Inadequate

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