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Step by Step Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2023)
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4.6(12 parent reviews) ·Monument Gardens, Benden House, Lewisham, SE13 6PY · Lewisham
Number of places
54 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
Lewisham

About this day nursery

Step by Step Day Nursery, located in Lewisham, SE13 6PY, provides full and part-time childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years. This nursery prides itself on offering a nurturing and secure environment, aiming to create a homelike atmosphere where every child feels special.

The dedicated staff are committed to meeting children's needs through meticulous planning and fostering excellent relationships among the children. uk based on 29 reviews.

Parents frequently commend the caring and friendly staff, highlighting their positive impact on children's development and happiness. The nursery is praised for its homely feeling and its staff's commitment to children's well-being and progress.

The setting also shares updates and highlights on its social media, including activities and information related to childcare choices.

What it's like

Staff support children to settle easily and form positive attachments, which helps them explore and interact confidently. Children seek comfort from staff, settle quickly when upset, and enjoy joining in stories and songs with staff and friends. Staff have a caring and patient approach, acting as good role models and teaching children to treat others respectfully, share, take turns, and develop independence.

Nurturing and secure environmentAges 3 months to 5 yearsPositive parent reviewsDedicated and caring staffHomely atmosphere

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare
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Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 5.45pm, all year round

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

1994

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Step by Step Day Nursery

Last inspected 26 June 2023 · Trina Lynskey

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

Staff support children to settle easily and form positive attachments, which helps them explore and interact confidently. Children seek comfort from staff, settle quickly when upset, and enjoy joining in stories and songs with staff and friends. Staff have a caring and patient approach, acting as good role models and teaching children to treat others respectfully, share, take turns, and develop independence.

Inspector highlights

  • Children develop confidence to explore the learning environment and interact positively with peers.
  • Recent improvements in the baby room enable babies to move and develop physical skills confidently.
  • Children become independent in self-care and develop good levels of confidence, following hygiene routines.
  • Leaders have addressed weaknesses from the previous inspection and made improvements to the environment and staff knowledge.
  • Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to make good progress through support plans and external agency referrals.

Areas to develop

  • 1Ensure children can access activities and experiences across all areas of learning wherever they choose to play.
  • 2Make the most of everyday opportunities to support children to help and make an active contribution to the daily routine.
Inspection #10302142 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say that they are pleased with the care their children receive. They describe the staff as 'approachable' and 'friendly'. Parents comment positively on the progress their children make and the regular information they receive about their children's daily experiences.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to make good progress. When staff identify any delays in children's development, they devise appropriate support plans and involve parents in deciding learning targets and making referrals to external agencies. The manager ensures staff receive further training so children receive the right support.

Outdoor space

Although children are very keen to play outside, staff have not considered the outdoor area well enough to ensure the quality of education is consistent both indoors and outdoors. In the baby room, furniture is positioned thoughtfully so that babies can pull themselves to a standing position and build strength in their legs, enjoying plenty of opportunities to extend their mobility on the climbing frame and slide.

Parent Reviews of Step by Step Day Nursery

4.6
(12)
arlinda P
2 years ago

I have had all 3 of my children at Step by Step over the last 5 years. I have never been happier, this nursery has been like a second home. My kids have been well looked after, have over achieved on their milestones and excelled in their social skills. Step by step have provided comfort and joy and sadly recently received an inadequate report from Offstead. The teachers and parents gathered to review the report and as parents we have collectively agreed that the report did not paint an accurate or fair picture of the nursery as a whole. It is a truly amazing and caring nursery. The manager and owner are always on hand to help you in any situation and not enough credit is given to them and the staff. Thank you step by step!

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Nene Peters
a year ago

Very good nursery! My son has been attending since he was 8months old, he is almost 4yrs now and still goes the Nursery! Step by Step is a good nursery. The staff are very lovely, respectful and so nice. I recommend this if you are looking for a good place to put your child… ❤️

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dan smith
5 years ago

Our daughter has been here for a few months. She loves it. We were worried about leaving her but their team made that transition very easy over a few weeks. Our daughter couldn't be happier. Update: we ended up removing our daughter as we felt uncomfortable with somethings the owner said.

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TeeByNature
4 years ago

During the time my child attended this nursery the childrens toys were brick and brack. Everthing was broken. She came home in different childrens nappy. Manager was unprofessional and rude. In addition this nursery is a fraud. Took payments via cash during the duration my child attended so they can avoid being taxed. The managers respect for staff is 0. Very rude shouts at them the sense of atmosphere is very bad. This nursery needs to be shut down. Don't be fooled by the reviews.

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Ben Blackmore
5 years ago

My child has been attending for one month so far and he has transitioned very well to attending 4 days a week leaving happy and smiling every day.

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Inspection history

Date: July 2007

  • August 2023Good
  • June 2023Good
  • April 2023Inadequate
  • February 2023Inadequate
  • August 2017Outstanding
  • August 2017Outstanding
  • February 2014Good
  • December 2013Good
  • February 2011Good
  • January 2011Good
  • July 2007Requires improvement

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