Opening hours
The setting opens Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays. Sessions are from 9.30am until 3pm.
Childcare @ Stepping Stones
Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2023)
Number of places
15 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2023
Local authority
Luton
About this day nursery
Childcare @ Stepping Stones is a nursery in Luton for children aged from birth to 11 years. The setting is open from Monday to Friday between 9.30am and 3pm, all year round except for bank holidays. The day nursery accepts several government funding schemes. An Ofsted inspection in April 2023 rated the day nursery's overall effectiveness as Good.
The inspector reported that staff provide a language-rich environment and introduce wider vocabulary. Children are supported to develop healthy lifestyles and have daily access to physical activities in the large garden space. The report noted that staff have a clear focus on personal, social and emotional development, which supports children's resilience. Staff adapt activities to meet individual learning needs, and children were observed to be settled and confident, with good bonds with the staff.
What it's like
Staff welcome children warmly; children are well settled, confident to separate from their main carer, and have established good bonds with staff, demonstrating they feel safe and secure. Children behave well, create good friendships, take turns, and staff work closely with parents to share information and adapt practice to support children.
Focus on exploration, learning, and excitementSafe and caring environmentHighly-qualified staff
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)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
Term time / All Year
All Year
Registered with Ofsted
2008
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating
Last inspected 24 April 2023 · Lisa Smith
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Staff welcome children warmly; children are well settled, confident to separate from their main carer, and have established good bonds with staff, demonstrating they feel safe and secure. Children behave well, create good friendships, take turns, and staff work closely with parents to share information and adapt practice to support children.
Inspector highlights
- Staff provide a language-rich environment and introduce wider vocabulary to extend children's language skills.
- Clear focus on personal, social and emotional development supports children's resilience.
- Children are supported to develop healthy lifestyles and have daily access to physical activities in the garden.
- Staff adapt activities to meet individual learning needs, helping children make good progress.
- The manager supports staff well, with regular reflection and a focus on staff well-being.
Areas to develop
- 1implement effective procedures for sharing information with other providers that children attend
- 2strengthen the planning of activities to allow children time to embed learning before moving on
Inspection #10280229 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
Outdoor space
Each day, children have access to physical activities in the garden. The large space allows children to run around and manoeuvre around their friends, developing an awareness of space.
Inspection history
Date: February 2012
- April 2023Good
- September 2017Good
- February 2014Good
- February 2012Good
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