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Stepping Stones Day Nursery in Newcastle upon Tyne

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2023)
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5.0(3 parent reviews) ·Market Lane, Swalwell, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 3ED · Gateshead
Number of places
94 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2023
Local authority
Gateshead

About this day nursery

Stepping Stones Day Nursery provides quality childcare for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. Conveniently located near the Metro Centre, A1, Newcastle, Gateshead, and Team Valley, the nursery operates from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, five days a week.

Early starts at 7:30 AM can be pre-arranged, and half-day sessions are available from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM or 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The nursery is open for 51 weeks a year, closing only for public bank holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year.

All staff are fully qualified and experienced, fostering a warm, caring, and secure environment. The nursery features four rooms—the Baby Room, Duckling Room, Cygnet Room, and Pre-School Room—all equipped with CCTV and age-appropriate educational toys.

A large outdoor area with various surfaces ensures plenty of outdoor learning opportunities. Stepping Stones also accepts various nursery voucher schemes and government funding for 2 and 3-year-olds.

Prospective families are encouraged to book an appointment to tour the facilities.

What it's like

Children and babies receive a warm welcome to this calm and nurturing environment, which helps them to feel safe and secure. They settle quickly and demonstrate strong bonds with staff, who know them extremely well and are attentive to their individual needs and parents' preferences. Children are confident to explore and show a positive attitude to their learning.

Experienced and qualified staffCCTV in all roomsLarge outdoor play areaAccepts government funding

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare15 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

Opening hours

8:00am until 6:00pm 5 days a week; half days 8:00am-1:00pm or 1:00pm-6:00pm; pre-arranged 7:30am early start available. Open 51 weeks per year.

Age range

6 weeks to 5 years

Session types

Full Day, Half Day, Early Start

Staff

22 Practitioners

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Stepping Stones Day Nursery

Last inspected 26 April 2023

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

Children and babies receive a warm welcome to this calm and nurturing environment, which helps them to feel safe and secure. They settle quickly and demonstrate strong bonds with staff, who know them extremely well and are attentive to their individual needs and parents' preferences. Children are confident to explore and show a positive attitude to their learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Children and babies receive a warm welcome on arrival and feel safe and secure.
  • Children enjoy their time outside in the garden and have good opportunities to exercise.
  • Children and babies are developing a love of reading and enjoy a wide range of books and nursery rhymes.
  • Staff are skilful in identifying any emerging needs children might have and put in place swift and targeted action plans.
  • Partnerships with parents are a strength of the nursery, and parents are kept well informed of their children's progress.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to adapt activities in response to children's learning needs so that all children achieve as much as possible
  • 2organise group time more effectively to provide younger children with opportunities to concentrate without distractions
Inspection #10280617 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

They comment on the excellent care and education and say that children make rapid progress.

They state that staff go above and beyond for their children and that the education is of a consistently high standard.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff are skilful in identifying any emerging needs children might have. They work in close partnership with parents and other professionals, putting in place swift and targeted action plans to make sure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities achieve the best possible outcomes. Managers ensure that any additional funding is used effectively to meet children's needs.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy their time outside in the garden and have good opportunities to exercise in the fresh air. Staff are highly vigilant and teach children the importance of managing risks, for example, older children safely manoeuvre across the balance beams.

Parent Reviews of Stepping Stones Day Nursery

5.0
(3)
Laura Bennett
5 years ago

My daughter began attending this nursery just after the first lockdown of 2020. The staff have gone above and beyond to help her settle during difficult circumstances. She absolutely loves nursery. The care and thought that goes into what they deliver is exceptional. The communication is exceptional, I always have a response the same day. The attention to detail in the variety crafts we receive at home are superb. They're even laminated so they don't get damaged. I feel that they really know and consider my daughter as an individual, which is so important to me as she develops. There are countless little thoughtful ways that they make the service they provide amazing. I couldn't recommend it more highly.

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Ellie Slee
3 years ago

My daughter was at this nursery for a year until the first lockdown. I can’t tell you how much we miss it! It’s a lovely place. She loved her time there.

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Maths Learning
3 years ago

Nice staff. Good place for little ones.

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Inspection history

Date: May 2006

  • April 2023Good
  • August 2017Good
  • October 2014Good
  • May 2009Outstanding
  • May 2006Outstanding

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