Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 7.00am to 6pm
Stepping Stones Day Nursery in Cleckheaton
Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
Number of places
48 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
Kirklees
About this day nursery
Stepping Stones Day Nursery aims to provide a secure and stimulating environment where children can embark on a journey of discovery and learning. The nursery focuses on fostering emotional development and building relationships through interactive experiences.
They believe that the early years are crucial in shaping a child's development and future well-being, and their nurseries are designed to offer vibrant surroundings combined with high standards of care. The highly-qualified team at Stepping Stones works collaboratively with parents to nurture each child's creativity, individuality, and self-confidence, preparing them for their transition to school.
They embrace a philosophy that prioritises rich learning experiences within a caring and safe atmosphere, ensuring every child feels valued and supported as they grow and learn.
What it's like
Children develop their curiosity as they play and explore at this warm and welcoming nursery. These experiences support children to develop positive attitudes to learning. Children develop their physical skills in a variety of ways, helping them to understand how to manage risks. Opportunities for children to build their independence skills are well thought out, and as a result, their confidence and self-esteem grow.
Stimulating environmentFocus on early years developmentFamily-like atmosphere
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Stepping Stones Day Nursery
Last inspected 12 January 2023 · Samantha Lambert
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 develop their curiosity as they play and explore at this warm and welcoming nursery. These experiences support children to develop positive attitudes to learning. Children develop their physical skills in a variety of ways, helping them to understand how to manage risks. Opportunities for children to build their independence skills are well thought out, and as a result, their confidence and self-esteem grow.
Inspector highlights
- Children develop their curiosity as they play and explore.
- Children develop their physical skills in a variety of ways, including safely climbing and balancing.
- Opportunities for children to build their independence skills are well thought out, leading to increased confidence and self-esteem.
- Children show that they understand what is expected of them and learn to manage their own behaviour.
- Children learn to name and understand their emotions.
- Parents and carers say that their children look forward to their time in the nursery.
- The manager works with staff to identify and support areas for development, leading to improved teaching skills.
Areas to develop
- 1enhance the learning environment and the ways in which staff plan for times when children are engaged in independent learning to support children in making further progress as they play and explore
- 2consider the organisation of group activities to ensure that quieter children are further supported to join in and all children are able to fully focus on their learning.
Inspection #10271311 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
"children look forward to their time in the nursery"
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
Outdoor space
Children develop their physical skills outdoors by safely climbing on wooden play equipment or balancing across a plank of wood. Older children delight in swinging on a rope swing in the outdoor area, helping them to begin to understand how to manage risks as they play.
Parent Reviews of Stepping Stones Day Nursery
5.0
(2)
Heather Arnold
7 years ago
We only lived in Gomersal for a short time, but I can highly recommend this nursery. My little boy settled in brilliantly and Cath, our key person is such a lovely caring lady, keen to tell you about your little ones day with such enthusiasm (although everyone there was brilliant in honesty!). We were very sad to leave this nursery, but it was just too far from our new home. My son came on loads while attending here, with pantomime excursions over Christmas and visits to the local play area. We couldn’t have asked for more and I can’t praise them highly enough.
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Jayne Mallett
11 months ago
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Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2017
Date: April 2013
The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good). We're re-checking it against the original report.
- March 2017Outstanding
- April 2013Good
Frequently asked about Stepping Stones Day Nursery
About the setting
Stepping Stones Day Nursery registered in 2005. The nursery employs 14 members of childcare staff, with 11 holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above and one at level 6. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7.00am to 6pm and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.
- URN
- EY305237
- Registered person
- Stepping Stones Nurseries Limited
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Requires improvement
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