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Stepping Stones # Stepping Stones in Keighley Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2024) · The Institute, Main Street, KEIGHLEY, BD20 8LJ · North Yorkshire Number of places 40 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2024 Local authority North Yorkshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Stepping Stones Nursery, nestled in the heart of Cononley village, provides a nurturing and engaging environment for children aged two and above. The nursery prides itself on its warm and friendly approach to early education, fostering strong connections with local primary schools to ensure a smooth transition for children. Recognised with a 'Good' rating by Ofsted, Stepping Stones offers a vibrant and stimulating space where children engage in a diverse range of fun, active, and play-based experiences. The curriculum thoughtfully introduces early numeracy and literacy skills while always prioritising child-led play, encouraging curiosity, confidence, independence, and the development of individual abilities. The dedicated staff team, described as professional, enthusiastic, and highly motivated, are committed to creating a caring, safe, and enjoyable atmosphere, ensuring each child thrives and grows happily. Our ethos Stepping Stones Nursery is committed to a child-led, play-based approach to early education, fostering curiosity, confidence, and independence. They introduce early literacy and numeracy skills within a vibrant and stimulating environment designed to help each child thrive. The nursery also focuses on strong connections with local primary schools for a smooth transition. What it's like Children thoroughly enjoy their time at this nurturing pre-school, interacting very well with caring staff and receiving lots of loving care. They are well motivated to learn and are encouraged to develop independence and confidence. Children behave very well, are sociable, and form secure attachments with their key person and the whole staff team. Ofsted rated "Good" Child-led play emphasis Strong school links Kids club available ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged on an hourly basis, allowing parents to pay only for the hours needed. Different hourly rates apply based on the child's age band. Before and after school clubs are also available with set session times. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Good to know - Fees are charged by the hour so parents only pay for what is needed. ## Key facts Opening hours 7:45am to 5:30pm daily during school term times Age range 2+ years Term time / All Year Term Time Session types Before School Club, After School Club Established 2005 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Stepping Stones Inspection date Mar 2024 Inspection no. 10312412 Lead inspector Jan Harvey Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50244805)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY312228) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.steppingstones-cononley.co.uk/contact-us) The Institute, Main Street, KEIGHLEY, BD20 8LJ [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.01769/53.91823/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near KEIGHLEY - [Day nurseries in KEIGHLEY](/search?q=KEIGHLEY) - [Day nurseries in Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?q=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=stepping-stones-bd20-8lj-ey312228) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Stepping Stones Last inspected 19 March 2024 · Jan Harvey 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 thoroughly enjoy their time at this nurturing pre-school, interacting very well with caring staff and receiving lots of loving care. They are well motivated to learn and are encouraged to develop independence and confidence. Children behave very well, are sociable, and form secure attachments with their key person and the whole staff team. Inspector highlights - The manager and her deputy work closely together and plan the curriculum well, supporting staff daily with regular professional dialogues. - Staff plan daily outdoor outings and spend long periods of time in the pre-school's well-designed allotment, helping children learn about the natural world and road safety. - Staff know children and their families very well, using valuable information from parents to identify individual needs and interests to help new children settle quickly. - Children benefit from consistently good teaching from staff to help them develop an understanding of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and learn excellent hygiene and self-care skills. - The provider and managers are very passionate about the pre-school, constantly looking at how they can improve, and have worked to provide an outside space for children's safe physical development and growing areas. Areas to develop - 1 enhance the strong partnership working with parents, to ensure that they are aware of their children's next steps in learning and how they can promote these at home - 2 strengthen information-sharing with other settings that children attend, to provide further continuity in children's learning and development. Inspection #10312412 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50244805) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff use valuable information from parents to identify children's individual needs and interests, providing resources and books based on these to inspire children's developing language and communication skills. Outdoor space Staff plan daily outdoor outings to give children plenty of fresh air and exercise, including "nature" and "listening" walks. Children spend long periods in the pre-school's well-designed allotment, learning about the natural world, caring for living things, and road safety. Inspection history Date: May 2009 - March 2024 Good - April 2018 Good - January 2014 Good - May 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Stepping Stones ### What grade did Ofsted give Stepping Stones? ### Which funded childcare hours does Stepping Stones accept? ### From what age does Stepping Stones accept children? ### What are the opening hours at Stepping Stones? ### How many children are on roll at Stepping Stones? ## Nearby day nurseries in KEIGHLEY Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Stepping Stones. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Little Acorns Nursery Skipton · BD23 2UE ](/nursery/little-acorns-nursery-bd23-2ue-2782041) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Little Acorns Nursery Skipton · BD23 2UE ](/nursery/little-acorns-nursery-bd23-2ue-2706000) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Little Blossoms Day Care Nursery Keighley · BD20 7DT ](/nursery/little-blossoms-day-care-nursery-ltd-bd20-7dt-ey472423) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### Rocking Horse Montessori Nursery Skipton · BD23 3BU 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/rocking-horse-montessori-nursery-bd23-3bu-2683803) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.6 mi ### Nightingales Day Nursery Keighley · BD20 6TD ](/nursery/nightingales-day-nursery-bd20-6td-302013) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.8 mi ### First Steps Day Nursery Skipton · BD23 1TE ](/nursery/first-steps-day-nursery-bd23-1te-ey372710) [See all nurseries in KEIGHLEY →](/search?q=KEIGHLEY) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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