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Stepping Stones Childcare

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2025)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Holy Trinity Church Hall, 4 Holloway Road, London, E11 4LD · Waltham Forest
Number of places
30 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2025
Local authority
Waltham Forest

About this day nursery

Stepping Stones Day Nursery provides a safe, secure, and stimulating environment for children aged 6 months to 5 years. The nursery is thoughtfully designed with three distinct groups: Joeys (under 2s), Possums (2–3s), and Roos (3+), each benefiting from a rich, well-planned curriculum.

The dedicated and highly skilled team fosters a nurturing atmosphere where children develop social and emotional skills through purposeful play and early learning experiences. With spacious outdoor areas, children are encouraged to engage in active play and exploration under the supervision of qualified practitioners.

Stepping Stones is committed to high standards of care, safety, and learning, and invites prospective parents to visit and experience its warm and professional environment. The nursery offers an all-inclusive service with freshly prepared, home-cooked meals, healthy snacks, and essential care items such as nappies, wipes, and sun cream.

What it's like

Children thrive and are well cared for in this safe, nurturing setting. The warm and welcoming staff team has high expectations for children to be happy and independent learners. Passionate leaders have developed an ambitious curriculum that is appropriately sequenced for children of different ages and stages of development.

All-inclusive serviceHome-cooked mealsSpacious outdoor areasGovernment funding acceptedTax-Free Childcare

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged monthly based on booking plans of three, four, or five days per week, with ad hoc days also available. All plans are fully inclusive of freshly prepared meals, refreshments, and essential care products. Funding options are supported, including the ability to stretch hours over the entire year.

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Fees include freshly prepared meals, refreshments, nappies, wipes, nappy cream, and sun cream.
  • Stretched funding is available to spread funded hours across the whole year.
  • Ad hoc days are subject to availability.
  • Fees are subject to annual review.

Key facts

Food

Freshly prepared, home-cooked meals and healthy snacks provided

Opening hours

8 AM to 6 PM

Age range

6 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2023

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Stepping Stones Childcare

Last inspected 19 June 2025 · Jaswinder Rakhra

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 thrive and are well cared for in this safe, nurturing setting. The warm and welcoming staff team has high expectations for children to be happy and independent learners. Passionate leaders have developed an ambitious curriculum that is appropriately sequenced for children of different ages and stages of development.

Inspector highlights

  • Children settle in at the nursery well. Staff take the time to get to know each child and their family.
  • Babies demonstrate a close attachment to their key person and are offered a warm and nurturing environment.
  • Staff support children to develop their independence, preparing them for school and their next stage in learning.
  • Children's ongoing communication and language are very well supported by staff who model good vocabulary.
  • Staff help to promote children's healthy lifestyles, ensuring time outdoors and providing nutritious meals.

Areas to develop

  • 1support and focus training and professional development for staff to raise the standard of teaching across the setting to the highest level
  • 2further enhance support given to parents to help develop children's learning at home.
Inspection #10388772 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress from their starting points in development. Staff complete regular observations of children's learning and respond quickly to children's learning needs, including those children with SEND.

Outdoor space

Staff ensure children spend time outdoors each day, enjoying fresh air and physical activity that supports their health and well-being. Staff display books for children both indoors and outdoors, supporting children’s early literacy skills.

Parent Reviews of Stepping Stones Childcare

5.0
(1)

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

19 June 2025

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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