Opening hours
Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 18:00
Stepping Stones Day Nursery (Clay Cross)
Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2022)
Number of places
48 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2022
Local authority
Derbyshire
About this day nursery
Stepping Stones Day Nursery (Clay Cross) Ltd, established in 2015, provides a small and friendly all-year nursery setting for children aged 0–8 years. Rated as Good by Ofsted in August 2022, the nursery prides itself on a delightful atmosphere where children feel safe, secure, and confident to communicate.
The curriculum is ambitious for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The dedicated SEND coordinator and staff work tirelessly to address any learning gaps promptly, ensuring children receive swift support to make good progress.
Children develop strong independence skills and show genuine kindness towards one another. Older children benefit from a large, well-designed outdoor space, where their physical skills are enhanced through running, hopping, cycling, climbing, and ball games.
Staff provide a wide range of enjoyable activities that stimulate and intrigue children, focusing strongly on supporting their emotional well-being. The manager and deputy have cultivated a strong and dedicated staff team with high expectations, fostering a nurturing environment for all.
The nursery actively involves parents in their children's learning and maintains good partnerships with local schools, ensuring children are well-prepared for their next stages of education.
What it's like
The sound of children having fun is heard across this small and friendly nursery. The atmosphere is delightful. Children show that they feel safe and secure with the staff that care for them, are confident to communicate, and have high levels of confidence in their abilities in social situations. They make good progress in their learning and develop good independence skills, showing genuine kindness towards each other.
Good Ofsted ratingAmbitious curriculumStrong SEND supportExcellent outdoor playFocus on emotional well-beingDedicated staff team
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
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
Age range
0-8 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Waitlist
Waiting list
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Stepping Stones Day Nursery (Clay Cross)
Last inspected 9 August 2022 · Tracy Hopkins
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
The sound of children having fun is heard across this small and friendly nursery. The atmosphere is delightful. Children show that they feel safe and secure with the staff that care for them, are confident to communicate, and have high levels of confidence in their abilities in social situations. They make good progress in their learning and develop good independence skills, showing genuine kindness towards each other.
Inspector highlights
- Staff provide a wide range of enjoyable activities and experiences that stimulate and intrigue children.
- There is a strong focus on supporting children's emotional well-being.
- Older children enjoy spending time in the large, well-designed outdoor space.
- The manager and deputy have created a strong and dedicated staff team with high expectations.
- The curriculum is ambitious for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Areas to develop
- 1support staff to review and adapt the environment for babies to maximise their physical development
- 2support staff to better recognise and make more effective use of adult-led learning opportunities to extend and challenge children's learning.
Inspection #10236672 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The curriculum is ambitious for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The SEND coordinator and staff work tirelessly to ensure that they address any gaps in learning immediately and without delay, meaning children receive prompt support to help them make the best possible progress in their learning.
Outdoor space
Older children enjoy spending time in the large, well-designed outdoor space. Their physical skills are developing well as they competently run, hop, ride bicycles, climb ladders, and slide down slides. Staff also challenge children further with throwing and catching a ball.
Parent Reviews of Stepping Stones Day Nursery (Clay Cross)
5.0
(1)
Andy White
2 years ago
Absolutely fantastic nursery. All the staff are brilliant with the children and are always warm and welcoming. My little girl was there two years from two until four and loved it, always asking if it was a school day in a morning because she loved being there. Would have absolutely no problem recommending stepping stones to anybody looking for a safe, friendly, and educational nursery for their child. Well done to all the team, and thank you for making it a pleasure for my little one xx
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Inspection history
Date: August 2016
- August 2022Good
- August 2016Good
Frequently asked about Stepping Stones Day Nursery (Clay Cross)
About the setting
Stepping Stones Day Nursery (Clay Cross) Ltd registered in 2015. It is located in Clay Cross, Derbyshire. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round, except for a week between Christmas and New Year, and bank holidays. There are 10 members of staff, all holding an early years qualification at level 2 or 3. The nursery receives funding for free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.
- URN
- EY490202
- Registered person
- Stepping Stones Day Nursery (Clay Cross) Limited
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Good
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