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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?region=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) 4. STEP Childcare # STEP Childcare Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2025) · 648 Manchester Road, Stocksbridge, Sheffield, S36 1DY · Sheffield Number of places 52 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2025 Local authority Sheffield About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery STEP Childcare, located in Sheffield, provides full-day childcare for children aged 0-4 years. Registered in 2008, the nursery operates from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The dedicated team of 12 childcare staff, including the nursery manager, foster a nurturing and happy environment where children feel secure and confident. They engage children in a wide range of stimulating activities, skilfully adapting them to individual interests and developmental stages. The curriculum, which focuses on equality and communication, is ambitious and tailored to meet each child's needs, resulting in excellent communication and language skills. The staff builds strong bonds with children, ensuring they feel emotionally secure and valued. Parents appreciate the strong partnerships with staff, evidenced by daily progress updates and an app, and confirm that children love attending the setting and become confident communicators. The nursery effectively supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) by collaborating with professionals, developing individual learning plans, and sharing ideas with parents for home learning. Children also benefit from free-flow access to outdoors, promoting healthy lifestyles and opportunities for physical play and exploration. What it's like Children arrive happily and are ready to play and learn. Staff welcome families warmly and invite parents into the rooms to hand over. Staff build excellent rapport with parents and children. Children develop a love of reading and stories. Staff sit among children so that they feel safe and have a sense of belonging. Ambitious curriculum Nurturing environment Strong parent partnerships Outdoor play Communication skills ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round, from 8am until 6pm Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2008 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of STEP Childcare Inspection date May 2025 Inspection no. 10392866 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50279201)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY386602) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=step-childcare-s36-1dy-ey386602) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for STEP Childcare Last inspected 16 May 2025 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children arrive happily and are ready to play and learn. Staff welcome families warmly and invite parents into the rooms to hand over. Staff build excellent rapport with parents and children. Children develop a love of reading and stories. Staff sit among children so that they feel safe and have a sense of belonging. Inspector highlights - Children arrive happily and are ready to play and learn. - Staff build excellent rapport with parents and children, getting to know them well so they settle easily. - Older children start the day in group time, greeting each other and engaging in authentic interactions with staff. - Children develop a love of reading and stories, feeling safe and having a sense of belonging during story time. - Leaders create an ambitious curriculum that focuses on equality and communication, adapting it to meet the needs of every child. - Children feel confident and develop excellent communication and language skills. - Staff create a wide range of stimulating and engaging activities, skilfully adapting them to children's interests. - Children have lots of opportunities to develop independence and self-care skills, even the very youngest. - The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with an open and positive culture. - Children help to feed guinea pigs and learn about animal care, promoting language development and a sense of belonging. Areas to develop - 1 Review the organisation of planned group activities to enhance children's understanding, focus, and achievement with fewer distractions. - 2 Provide more opportunities for children to develop independence and self-care skills, such as wiping noses. Inspection #10392866 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50279201) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff work closely as a team to support children, especially those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They collaborate with other professionals, develop individual learning plans and share ideas with parents to support learning at home. Leaders spend additional funding wisely to support all children. Outdoor space Staff promote healthy lifestyles and children enjoy free-flow access to outdoors. Staff create opportunities for physical play and exploration.Children climb, balance, ride bicycles and role play. Inspection history Date: July 2009 - May 2025 Good - September 2019 Good - August 2015 Good - July 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about STEP Childcare ### How can STEP Childcare be contacted? ### What grade did Ofsted give STEP Childcare? ### What is STEP Childcare working on improving? ### When is STEP Childcare open? ### Which area does STEP Childcare serve? ### How does STEP Childcare support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Sheffield Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to STEP Childcare. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.4 mi ### Happy Hands Pre-School and Childcare Sheffield · S36 1DG ](/nursery/happy-hands-pre-school-and-childcare-s36-1dg-300932) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.7 mi ### Little Einstein's Nursery and Preschool Sheffield · S36 2QW 5.0(11 reviews) ](/nursery/little-einstein-s-nursery-and-preschool-s36-2qw-2855030) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### Thurgoland Childcare Sheffield · S35 7AL ](/nursery/thurgoland-childcare-s35-7al-302870) - [ Awaiting first inspection 2.5 mi ### Little Ray of Sunshine Daycare Penistone · S36 9UY ](/nursery/little-ray-of-sunshine-daycare-s36-9uy-2848110) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.8 mi ### Child's Play Day Nursery Penistone Sheffield · S36 9AW ](/nursery/child-s-play-day-nursery-penistone-s36-9aw-ey538832) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.0 mi ### Rascalz Sheffield · S36 6HH 3.4(5 reviews) ](/nursery/rascalz-s36-6hh-ey550273) [See all nurseries in Sheffield →](/search?q=Sheffield) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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