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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [London](/search?region=London) 4. Step By Step Nursery # Step By Step Nursery in London Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2022) · 15 Chandler Street, London, E1W 2QL · Tower Hamlets Number of places 52 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2022 Local authority Tower Hamlets About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Step By Step Nursery, located in London, E1W 2QL, is a childcare on non-domestic premises that was registered in 2008 and operates from Wapping Children's Centre in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The nursery gained an overall 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 25th January 2022, maintaining the 'Good' rating from its previous inspection in June 2018. It provides full-day care for children aged 0 to 4 years, with a total capacity of 52 places and 50 children currently on roll. The nursery is open Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm. Step By Step Nursery employs 23 staff members, with 21 holding relevant childcare qualifications from Level 2 to Level 6. The nursery places a strong emphasis on partnership working with parents, who highly value the staff's efforts in their children's progress. They also provide funded early education for two, three, and four-year-old children and ensure children settle quickly into a welcoming environment, fostering strong attachments with their key person. Leaders and staff demonstrate high expectations for children's achievements and are committed to continuous improvement in the quality of education and care. Good overall effectiveness Strong parent partnerships Effective safeguarding Supportive environment ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6.30pm Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2008 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Step By Step Nursery Last inspected 25 January 2022 Overall effectiveness Good Inspector highlights - Children of all ages settle quickly and confidently into the safe and welcoming environment, forming strong attachments with their key person. - Partnership working with parents is well embedded, with parents speaking highly of staff and valuing their help with children's progress. - Children confidently choose from a selection of good resources, indoors and outside, with staff planning learning experiences to meet their needs. - The manager and her deputy are enthusiastic about providing high-quality care and education, regularly reflecting on practice to benefit children's learning. - The manager and staff have high expectations of what children can achieve, knowing the children well and planning a robust curriculum providing a wide range of experiences and activities. - Leaders recognise the need for emotional well-being support and skillfully teach children to express and manage their feelings. - Staff treat children with respect and kindness, modelling good manners and using quiet voices. - Children have access to a range of good-quality resources, exploring media and materials with curiosity. - Pre-school children learn important skills for school, including confidence, with staff encouraging contributions and praising knowledge. - The manager effectively uses funding, for example, to organise sports sessions to build physical skills. - Staff are vigilant and supervise children well, demonstrating a good understanding of how to respond to concerns about child welfare. - Staff receive thorough training and support in child protection procedures and report how valued they feel. Areas to develop - 1 Increase opportunities for children to carry out tasks independently. - 2 Build on children's natural curiosity to learn and provide activities that challenge children's thinking skills, particularly in relation to older children. Inspection #10216852 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50180807) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Step By Step Nursery Inspection date Jan 2022 Inspection no. 10216852 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50180807)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY371767) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=step-by-step-nursery-e1w-2ql-ey371767) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported, with staff getting to know children well and working closely with parents and other professionals to build on children's strengths and provide appropriate support. Inspection history Date: August 2013 - January 2022 Good - June 2018 Good - May 2016 Good - August 2013 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Step By Step Nursery ### What is the Ofsted rating of Step By Step Nursery? ### How does Step By Step Nursery support children with SEND? ### What part of the country is Step By Step Nursery in? ### Which funded hours does Step By Step Nursery accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in London Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Step By Step Nursery. - [ Ofsted rating unavailable <0.2 mi ### Puddle Jumpers Nursery - Wapping London · E1W 2QH 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/puddle-jumpers-nursery-wapping-e1w-2qh-2766971) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Wapping London · E1W 2RG 5.0(12 reviews) ](/nursery/green-gables-primary-nursery-school-e1w-2rg-ey546789) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Purple Lion Day Nursery Wapping London · E1W 2BP ](/nursery/purple-lion-day-nursery-wapping-e1w-2bp-2707422) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Green Gables London · E1 0BH ](/nursery/green-gables-e1-0bh-ey338966) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.4 mi ### Maxxi Childcare London · E1W 1WY 4.9(8 reviews) ](/nursery/maxxi-childcare-e1w-1wy-2853680) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### The Pier Head Prep Montessori School London · E1W 3TD ](/nursery/the-pier-head-prep-montessori-school-limited-e1w-3td-2677598) [See all nurseries in London →](/search?q=London) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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