Opening hours
8:00am - 4:00pm
Stepping Stones Day Nursery Holt
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jul 2022)
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2022
Local authority
Norfolk
About this day nursery
Stepping Stones Day Nursery in Holt caters to children aged 2 to 4 years, operating from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This facility is committed to providing engaging and varied activities tailored to each child's individual learning style.
The nursery benefits from its shared location with the Treehouse Cafe, which plays an active role in supporting local families through community initiatives like a fridge and weekly activities. The nursery is part of a larger group with other locations in Spixworth and Sprowston.
Parents can find more information, including fee details and funding options, through downloadable documents linked on the website. The team at Holt is dedicated to creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for young learners.
What it's like
Children flourish at this small and friendly nursery, arriving with big smiles and separating from parents with ease. They are highly motivated, make independent decisions about their learning, and demonstrate problem-solving skills, such as researching bears and drawing plans for a 'bear hunt trail'. Children's behaviour is exemplary, showing collaboration, consideration, and emotional security, which contributes to a calm and productive learning environment.
Individualised learningCommunity supportPart of a larger group
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.
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Age range
2 years - 4 years
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Stepping Stones Day Nursery Holt
Last inspected 12 July 2022
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 flourish at this small and friendly nursery, arriving with big smiles and separating from parents with ease. They are highly motivated, make independent decisions about their learning, and demonstrate problem-solving skills, such as researching bears and drawing plans for a 'bear hunt trail'. Children's behaviour is exemplary, showing collaboration, consideration, and emotional security, which contributes to a calm and productive learning environment.
Inspector highlights
- Children have exceptional bonds with staff, who treat them with utmost care and respect, leading to quick settling.
- Children make rapid progress due to an extremely well-designed curriculum and staff’s consistent reflection on development.
- Children are happy, confident learners, fascinated by different textures and engaging in imaginative play.
- Staff support children's health and well-being, providing nutritious meals and opportunities for physical development in the spacious outdoor area.
- Links with the local community are exceptionally strong, with the nursery owner involving children in providing help for families, such as growing vegetables for a food bank.
Inspection #10239360 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. Referrals are made quickly and staff ratios are kept consistently high to enable one-to-one support. Recent training has made an exceptionally valuable contribution to securing staff's skills, particularly in supporting children with additional needs.
Outdoor space
Children enjoy time in the spacious, outdoor area. They develop their physical strength as they dig in soil and look for 'buried treasure'. They pour water and investigate how it travels down ramps and through holes.
Inspection history
Date: July 2022
- August 2022Outstanding
- July 2022Outstanding
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