--- title: "Stepping Stones Day Nursery, Manchester M28 | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-m28-1lw-ey484087 description: "Stepping Stones Day Nursery in Manchester (M28) — rated Good by Ofsted and 4.5/5 from 14 reviews. See fees and opening hours. 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 in Manchester (M28) Ofsted: Good (Mar 2023) · 4.5 (14 Google reviews) · 192 Leigh Road, Worsley, MANCHESTER, M28 1LW · Salford Number of places 47 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2023 Local authority Salford ## About this day nursery Stepping Stones Day Nursery, registered with Ofsted in 2014, provides childcare for children aged 0-4 years. Open all year round from Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm, it offers a welcoming and nurturing environment where children are happy, safe, and contented. The day nursery received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 14 March 2023. Babies at Stepping Stones develop fine motor skills and learn to recognise animal noises, while older children engage in messy play and exciting science experiments, delighting in fizzing and bubbling reactions. Children at Stepping Stones benefit from a rich and varied curriculum that supports their individual learning styles and prepares them well for school. The dedicated staff, who are well-supported by the management team, have high aspirations for all children and are committed to fostering strong progress. Communication and language development is a key focus, with regular reading, nursery rhymes, and a rich vocabulary embedded into daily activities. The nursery also places a strong emphasis on developing independence skills, encouraging older children to take on responsibilities and younger ones to master putting on their own shoes and coats. Outdoor play is a significant part of the experience, allowing children to develop strength and confidence through activities such as squelching through mud, climbing trees, navigating obstacle courses, and swinging from a tyre swing, which helps them learn to challenge themselves and take managed risks. Parents commend the nursery staff for directly contributing to their children's increased self-confidence and independence, highlighting effective communication and strong partnership working. Children also engage in community outings, visiting the local library to foster a love of reading and a retirement home to interact with residents, broadening their understanding of the world around them. What it's like Children are happy, safe and contented. Babies develop small muscles in their hands and begin to recognise animal noises. Older children engage in messy play and science experiments, laughing with delight as they create fizzing and bubbling reactions. Happy, safe & contented children Strong progress Outdoor play & managed risks Strong focus on communication Independence skills fostered ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7am until 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 2014 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Stepping Stones Day Nursery Last inspected 14 March 2023 · Richard Sutcliffe Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Leaders and managers have taken prompt and effective action to address the areas for improvement highlighted at the previous inspection. - Staff talk positively about the support and care they receive from the management team and benefit from meaningful training. - Staff have high aspirations of all children and are committed to implementing the nursery''s curriculum, resulting in strong progress for children. - Leaders focus on supporting children''s communication and language development through regular reading, nursery rhymes, and varied vocabulary. - Staff support children well to develop their independence skills, with older children taking on roles of responsibility and younger children learning to put on their own shoes and coats. Areas to develop - 1 help children to develop a greater understanding of their own cultural heritage and that of those in the local community - 2 consistently provide children with the correct pronunciation of words to help further enhance their speaking skills. Inspection #10243324 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50216078) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents say that the nursery staff contribute directly to their children's increased self-confidence and independence. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children develop both their strength and confidence during outdoor play. They squelch through mud, climb trees, negotiate obstacle courses they create and swing from the tyre swing. This helps children learn to challenge themselves and take managed risks. ## Google Reviews of Stepping Stones Day Nursery 4.5 (14 Google reviews) Suzanne Vost a year ago Stepping Stones is a fantastic nursery! My oldest has been there two years. She has absolutely thrived there. The staff are brilliant; kind and caring. They know every child individually and work with them to build their strengths and to encourage their learning. They do loads of different activities to improve fine and gross motor skills, and imaginative and independent play. My daughter loves going and has learnt so much from being there. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNieHJ5cGVREAE!2m1!1s0x487ba8fb742aaad5:0xa1d6744e16c96b7e) Melanie McCowan 5 years ago My little girl has been going to Stepping Stones for 3 years now. I cannot describe how wonderful it it. From the staff, to the setting, to the food we have nothing but amazing things to say about everyone and everything. During the pandemic my little girl moved from toddlers to preschool and the transition period was difficult for her to adjust to, the staff went above and beyond to calling me to let me know how she was doing to taking their time allowing me to drop off. I will never have enough thanks and gratitude to Cheryl and the team for looking after my baby. Thank you all! Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR5c3U3VmxRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487ba8fb742aaad5:0xa1d6744e16c96b7e) Markus Dyckmans 5 years ago We have made a completely positive experience with Stepping Stones in Boothstown. As every parent knows it is a stressful decision to make especially for first time parents such as ourselves when it comes to choosing the caretaker for your child. After considering multiple options throughout Manchester we decided to go with Stepping Stones due to the small group sizes and familiar atmosphere. We are over the moon with the entire experience. They have made it easy for us to trust them and gave our child a great transition into nursery life. Within a matter of days the development of our little one has been fantastic and they are genuinely enjoying the experience every single day. Thank you to all of the team - we do appreciate the fantastic service and how you keep us in the loop regularly. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURpMmU2RE5REAE!2m1!1s0x487ba8fb742aaad5:0xa1d6744e16c96b7e) Dani Knowles 4 years ago When my son moved to stepping stones Worsley the change was undeniable, within a few days he was settled into the toddler room, he'd struggled to settle at a previous nursery so we were shocked and delighted. His speech also changed dramatically, within a few weeks he went from using single words to using 3 words in a little sentence and I knew then I'd made the right decision with moving him! I couldn't recommend them highly enough, the children are familiar with all staff and rooms in the building so moving from room to room is a smooth thought out transition! Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURtNmFmOW9RRRAB!2m1!1s0x487ba8fb742aaad5:0xa1d6744e16c96b7e) Hannah Sanderson 4 years ago T H E B E S T N U R S E R Y I N T H E A R E A!!! My daughter has spent the last year at stepping stones Worsley and is just leaving for pre school. I cannot praise Cheryl and her lovely team enough for everything they do for the children at their nursery. They are so warm, welcoming and attentive and make all the children feel so welcome, they are like an extended family. The love they show for each and every child melts my heart. I am a nurse myself and 100% recommend this nursery to any of the local children. My daughter has been SO happy with the team, we couldn’t be happier with them. If you are looking for a home from home for your child that meet the early years foundation programme then this nursery is the one! Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURhdjgzRURnEAE!2m1!1s0x487ba8fb742aaad5:0xa1d6744e16c96b7e) Reviews from Google for Stepping Stones Day Nursery. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=11661636163861048190&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2023 Date: July 2016 - March 2023 Good - April 2022 Requires improvement - February 2019 Good - July 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about Stepping Stones Day Nursery ### What are the opening hours at Stepping Stones Day Nursery? ### What kind of childcare setting is Stepping Stones Day Nursery? ### How many places does Stepping Stones Day Nursery have? ## Nearby day nurseries in MANCHESTER Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Stepping Stones Day Nursery. - Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Boothstown Playgroup Manchester · M28 1JF https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/boothstown-playgroup-m28-1jf-ey434832 - Ofsted rating unavailable 0.4 mi ### Little Flowers Day Nursery Worsley · M28 1BZ 5.0(5 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-flowers-day-nursery-m28-1bz-2819653 - Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Kids Planet Worsley Manchester · M28 1BD 3.2(11 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-worsley-m28-1bd-2548873 - Ofsted: Inadequate 1.0 mi ### Partou Best Friends Day Nursery & Pre-School Manchester · M29 8RZ 3.5(19 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/partou-best-friends-day-nursery-pre-school-m29-8rz-2619729 - Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### WASP @ St. Marks Manchester · M28 2WF https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/wasp-st-marks-m28-2wf-ey361416 - Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Sylvan House Day Nursery Manchester · M28 2PU 5.0(5 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sylvan-house-day-nursery-m28-2pu-2520681 See all nurseries in MANCHESTER →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=MANCHESTER ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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My oldest has been there two years. She has absolutely thrived there. The staff are brilliant; kind and caring. They know every child individually and work with them to build their strengths and to encourage their learning. They do loads of different activities to improve fine and gross motor skills, and imaginative and independent play. My daughter loves going and has learnt so much from being there.", "datePublished": "2024-07-26T12:31:12.701460Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Melanie McCowan" }, "reviewBody": "My little girl has been going to Stepping Stones for 3 years now. I cannot describe how wonderful it it. From the staff, to the setting, to the food we have nothing but amazing things to say about everyone and everything. During the pandemic my little girl moved from toddlers to preschool and the transition period was difficult for her to adjust to, the staff went above and beyond to calling me to let me know how she was doing to taking their time allowing me to drop off. I will never have enough thanks and gratitude to Cheryl and the team for looking after my baby. Thank you all!", "datePublished": "2021-03-02T11:24:07.612231Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Markus Dyckmans" }, "reviewBody": "We have made a completely positive experience with Stepping Stones in Boothstown. As every parent knows it is a stressful decision to make especially for first time parents such as ourselves when it comes to choosing the caretaker for your child. After considering multiple options throughout Manchester we decided to go with Stepping Stones due to the small group sizes and familiar atmosphere.\n\nWe are over the moon with the entire experience. They have made it easy for us to trust them and gave our child a great transition into nursery life. Within a matter of days the development of our little one has been fantastic and they are genuinely enjoying the experience every single day.\n\nThank you to all of the team - we do appreciate the fantastic service and how you keep us in the loop regularly.", "datePublished": "2020-12-08T17:34:58.936630Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Dani Knowles" }, "reviewBody": "When my son moved to stepping stones Worsley the change was undeniable, within a few days he was settled into the toddler room, he'd struggled to settle at a previous nursery so we were shocked and delighted. His speech also changed dramatically, within a few weeks he went from using single words to using 3 words in a little sentence and I knew then I'd made the right decision with moving him! I couldn't recommend them highly enough, the children are familiar with all staff and rooms in the building so moving from room to room is a smooth thought out transition!", "datePublished": "2022-02-02T07:18:43.575165Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Hannah Sanderson" }, "reviewBody": "T H E B E S T N U R S E R Y I N T H E A R E A!!!\nMy daughter has spent the last year at stepping stones Worsley and is just leaving for pre school.\nI cannot praise Cheryl and her lovely team enough for everything they do for the children at their nursery.\nThey are so warm, welcoming and attentive and make all the children feel so welcome, they are like an extended family.\nThe love they show for each and every child melts my heart.\nI am a nurse myself and 100% recommend this nursery to any of the local children.\nMy daughter has been SO happy with the team, we couldn’t be happier with them.\nIf you are looking for a home from home for your child that meet the early years foundation programme then this nursery is the one!", "datePublished": "2021-08-26T20:00:29.501715Z", "inLanguage": "en" } ] }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-m28-1lw-ey484087#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nurseries", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "North West", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?region=North%20West" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Stepping Stones Day Nursery", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-m28-1lw-ey484087" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-m28-1lw-ey484087#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are the opening hours at Stepping Stones Day Nursery?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Stepping Stones Day Nursery is open Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm and operates all year round. 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