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Stepping Stones Day Nursery in Stockport

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2023)
·168 Bramhall Moor Lane, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 5BA · Stockport
Number of places
57 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2023
Local authority
Stockport

About this day nursery

Stepping Stones Day Nursery in Stockport is part of the MiChild group, dedicated to fostering children's development through a stimulating and supportive environment. The nursery prioritises creating a secure and comfortable atmosphere where children can confidently explore their interests and personalities.

Its highly qualified team guides children through a daily schedule packed with engaging activities, aligning with the Early Years Framework to cover areas like communication, literacy, mathematics, and physical development. The nursery emphasises both indoor and outdoor learning, providing resources for creative play, games, and physical activity.

Meals are a social occasion, with staff joining children for discussions, and healthy options are provided. Stepping Stones also focuses on strong partnerships with parents, gathering information about each child to tailor support and encourage progress.

The nursery has received a 'Good' Ofsted rating and high parent satisfaction reviews, reflecting its commitment to children's well-being and early education.

Our ethos

Stepping Stones Day Nursery's approach is grounded in the Early Years Framework, aiming to foster children's development through a stimulating and supportive environment. They prioritise creating a secure atmosphere for exploration and self-expression, complemented by engaging indoor and outdoor activities. The nursery values partnerships with parents to tailor support and promote children's progress.

What it's like

Children's emotional well-being is supported well by staff. Children are settled and feel safe and secure, showing confidence and generally good behaviour. The leaders have a clear curriculum intent in place, which is understood and implemented effectively by all staff.

Good Ofsted ratingFocus on individual potentialEngaging daily activitiesStrong parent partnerships

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged based on full day, morning, afternoon, or full week sessions, with an hourly rate for extra hours. Voluntary meal charges apply only to funded sessions. A non-refundable registration fee is required for new bookings.

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)

Good to know

  • A non-refundable registration fee applies to all new registrations.
  • Meal charges are voluntary and apply to funded sessions only.
  • Extra hours are charged at an hourly rate.

Key facts

Food

Meals and snacks are provided. Parents can opt-out of meal charges for funded sessions.

Opening hours

Mon to Fri, 7.30am – 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Stepping Stones Day Nursery

Last inspected 28 February 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's emotional well-being is supported well by staff. Children are settled and feel safe and secure, showing confidence and generally good behaviour. The leaders have a clear curriculum intent in place, which is understood and implemented effectively by all staff.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff know children well and plan exciting learning experiences based on their interests.
  • The quality of teaching is particularly strong in the pre-school room.
  • Staff support children's communication and language well, using questions, songs, and expressive reading.
  • Children learn different ways to keep themselves healthy, including access to an outdoor area and education on healthy eating.
  • Partnerships with parents are a focus, and leaders provide guidance and support, leading to positive feedback from parents.

Areas to develop

  • 1Support all staff to plan clear learning intentions for children and incorporate these into children's play and through planned activities.
  • 2Provide children with EAL and those with speech and language needs with more support to enhance their learning and emerging vocabulary to the highest level.
Inspection #10277609 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

The nursery provides an inclusive service and that staff meet the individual needs of their children.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Generally, staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well. They work closely with parents and other professionals to ensure that children's individual needs are met. Children have targeted plans in place that are understood by staff, who provide tailored support when needed. Children make good progress in their learning and development.

Outdoor space

Children have regular access to an outdoor area, where they enjoy developing their balance and coordination skills using bicycles and tricycles. Children become immersed in imaginative play outdoors as they 'bake a cake' in the mud kitchen, working together as a team.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

28 February 2023

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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