--- title: "Stepping Stones Day Nursery (Dogsthorpe), Peterborough" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-dogsthorpe-pe1-3sf-256827 description: "Stepping Stones Day Nursery (Dogsthorpe) in Peterborough — rated Outstanding by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Stepping Stones Day Nursery (Dogsthorpe) Ofsted: Outstanding (Feb 2022) · 5.0 (2 Google reviews) · 10 Welland Road, Dogsthorpe, Peterborough, PE1 3SF · Peterborough Number of places 65 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2022 Local authority Peterborough ## About this day nursery Stepping Stones Day Nursery in Dogsthorpe, Peterborough, is a well-established childcare provider committed to fostering a stimulating and secure environment for young children. The day nursery prides itself on its dedicated team who work to support each child's individual growth and development through play-based learning and engaging activities. Stepping Stones aims to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere where children feel comfortable exploring, discovering, and building foundational skills. The nursery is currently developing a new website to enhance communication and provide more comprehensive information to prospective and current families, reflecting its ongoing commitment to improvement and accessibility. The focus remains on offering high-quality early years education and care, ensuring a positive and enriching experience for all children in their charge. Our ethos Stepping Stones Day Nursery is committed to fostering a stimulating and secure environment for young children, supporting individual growth and development through play-based learning and engaging activities. They aim to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere where children feel comfortable exploring, discovering, and building foundational skills, focusing on high-quality early years education and care. What it's like Children flourish and have a thirst for learning, thriving on superb emotional support. They form close relationships with staff, who provide exceptional care and education. Babies settle in easily with familiar routines and enjoy music, movement, and sensory sessions. Established childcare provider Play-based learning Stimulating environment Dedicated team New website in development ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. Request pricing → (https://www.steppingstonesnurserypeterborough.co.uk/) ## Key facts Opening hours 8am to 5.45pm, all year round, excluding bank holidays Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 2000 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Stepping Stones Day Nursery (Dogsthorpe) Last inspected 4 February 2022 · Anna Davies Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Children flourish and have a thirst for learning. - Staff implement a high-quality curriculum that is sequenced to ensure that all children build on what they already know, and achieve or exceed their full potential. - Staff are highly effective in their approach to developing all children's communication and language skills as a priority. - All staff use excellent strategies for teaching children new knowledge and skills. - Partnerships with parents are exceptional. Inspection #10137462 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50179203) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > It is clear that they have such vision for the nursery and just live for what they do > the staff are amazing, facilities are fantastic and there is a real family feeling about the place that makes everyone feel safe, happy and secure Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Key persons know the children exceptionally well and ensure their individual needs and interests are constantly prioritised. This is particularly true for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those in receipt of early years pupil premium funding. Outdoor space Older children love their 'tool school' and forest school sessions, learning to manage risks. Children show great coordination as they carry full watering cans and pour from them competently. ## Google Reviews of Stepping Stones Day Nursery (Dogsthorpe) 5.0 (2 Google reviews) michael “global hangout live” miles 2 years ago Absolutely brilliant nursery very professional and very helpful staff in all aspects of your child's education in early years Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNKNk5PcUF3EAE!2m1!1s0x4877f0de2336f6bd:0x60b0537bf08af233) Tori Buckingham 10 years ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBb2FXc3dRRRAB!2m1!1s0x4877f0de2336f6bd:0x60b0537bf08af233) Reviews from Google for Stepping Stones Day Nursery (Dogsthorpe). See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=6967160415323877939&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: January 2005 - March 2022 Outstanding - February 2022 Outstanding - November 2012 Outstanding - November 2012 Outstanding - May 2011 Outstanding - May 2011 Outstanding - November 2007 Good - January 2005 Good ## Frequently asked about Stepping Stones Day Nursery (Dogsthorpe) ### Does Stepping Stones Day Nursery (Dogsthorpe) take babies? ### How can Stepping Stones Day Nursery (Dogsthorpe) be contacted? ### What outdoor activities does Stepping Stones Day Nursery (Dogsthorpe) offer? ### What are the opening hours at Stepping Stones Day Nursery (Dogsthorpe)? ### How many children attend Stepping Stones Day Nursery (Dogsthorpe)? ### Does Stepping Stones Day Nursery (Dogsthorpe) have an Ofsted rating? ## Nearby day nurseries in Peterborough Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Stepping Stones Day Nursery (Dogsthorpe). - Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Little Poppets Day Nursery Peterborough · PE1 3LD 4.0(6 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-poppets-day-nursery-pe1-3ld-256781 - Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Bright Bambini Montessori Peterborough · PE1 3DE https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-bambini-montessori-pe1-3de-2562962 - Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### Stars Day Nurseries t/a Bright Stars Day Nursery Peterborough · PE1 2UT 4.8(12 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/stars-day-nurseries-ltd-t-a-bright-stars-day-nursery-pe1-2ut-ey375142 - Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Busy Bunnies Nursery New England Peterborough · PE1 3HA 3.3(7 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-bunnies-nursery-pe1-3ha-ey449441 - Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Zig Zag Day Nursery Peterborough · PE1 2AU 4.7(12 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/zig-zag-day-nursery-pe1-2au-ey440810 - Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Stars Day Nurseries t/a Stars Pre-School Welland Welland · PE1 4TR 4.5(16 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/stars-day-nurseries-ltd-t-a-stars-pre-school-welland-pe1-4tr-ey455308 See all nurseries in Peterborough →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Peterborough ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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