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Stepping Stones Day Nursery # Stepping Stones Day Nursery in Okehampton Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Apr 2022) · Stepping Stones Day Nursery, 83 North Street, Okehampton, EX20 1BD · Devon Number of places 74 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2022 Local authority Devon About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Stepping Stones Day Nursery in Okehampton provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged four months to five years. The nursery is designed with spacious, airy rooms and plenty of natural light, featuring four main play areas: The Nest, The Nook, The Atelier, and The Studio. Each room is fully equipped to support learning and development across seven key areas. The nursery ensures children have structured days that incorporate stories and music sessions, fostering foundational skills and concepts through a mix of adult-led and child-initiated activities. The philosophy centres on making every child, even the most timid, feel comfortable and secure. Stepping Stones is dedicated to offering a happy, caring, safe, and secure setting where children can thrive and explore. What it's like Children are extremely emotionally secure and happy in this exceptional nursery. They are remarkably independent, inquisitive and confident learners, supported by staff who create a highly stimulating environment. Children's well-being is a priority, fostering strong attachments with staff and preparing them for school. Nurturing Environment Structured Play and Learning Spacious and Light-Filled Rooms Focus on Early Development ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 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 Opening hours 7.45am – 6pm (Monday – Friday) Age range four months to five years Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Stepping Stones Day Nursery Last inspected 28 April 2022 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 Children are extremely emotionally secure and happy in this exceptional nursery. They are remarkably independent, inquisitive and confident learners, supported by staff who create a highly stimulating environment. Children's well-being is a priority, fostering strong attachments with staff and preparing them for school. Inspector highlights - The managers and staff have high aspirations for each and every child and work tirelessly to enhance the environment and ensure staff access high-quality training. - Children develop incredible independence and self-help skills as the managers and staff have an exceptional understanding of how children develop and learn. - Staff are tremendously skilful in introducing new vocabulary to develop children's speech and language. - Children develop a love of books as staff expertly design activities around treasured stories and rhymes. - Children effectively learn about numbers, shapes and measures as staff create an environment to promote mathematical language through play. Inspection #10237616 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50185015) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Stepping Stones Day Nursery Inspection date Apr 2022 Inspection no. 10237616 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50185015)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY478044) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=stepping-stones-day-nursery-ex20-1bd-ey478044) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak extremely positively about the support the staff and managers provide for their children. > Parents commend managers and staff for the immense support their children receive. > They welcome the regular communications and updates. > Parents talk about how their children are eager to attend and are making wonderful progress with their independence, playing, talking and listening. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make exceptional progress from their starting points. Staff identify needs at the earliest point and adapt learning opportunities to ensure children reach their full potential. Outdoor space Children and staff discover slow worms in the garden, learning about their habitat and how to protect them. Physical skills and play in the fresh air are strongly promoted, and children learn to challenge themselves to develop their skills. Inspection history Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2022 Date: September 2016 - April 2022 Outstanding - September 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about Stepping Stones Day Nursery ### Whereabouts is Stepping Stones Day Nursery? ### What outdoor space does Stepping Stones Day Nursery have? ### What do parents say about Stepping Stones Day Nursery? ### How does Stepping Stones Day Nursery support children with SEND? ### How can Stepping Stones Day Nursery be contacted? ## Nearby day nurseries in Okehampton Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Stepping Stones Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 5.9 mi ### Treetops Preschool & Extended Schools Provision Okehampton · EX20 4EW ](/nursery/treetops-preschool-extended-schools-provision-cic-ex20-4ew-ey545515) - [ Ofsted: Good 6.2 mi ### Hatherleigh Pre-School Okehampton · EX20 3HB ](/nursery/hatherleigh-pre-school-ex20-3hb-ey548519) - [ Ofsted: Good 8.4 mi ### Highampton Area Pre-School Beaworthy · EX21 5LE ](/nursery/highampton-area-pre-school-ex21-5le-106127) - [ Ofsted: Good 8.5 mi ### Chagford Montessori Nursery School Newton Abbot · TQ13 8BX ](/nursery/chagford-montessori-nursery-school-tq13-8bx-ey359539) [See all nurseries in Okehampton →](/search?q=Okehampton) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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