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Stepping Stones Day Nursery # Stepping Stones Day Nursery in Skelmersdale Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2022) · 4.8 (4 parent reviews) · Suite 7 & 8, 48 Westgate, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 8AZ · Lancashire Number of places 88 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2022 Local authority Lancashire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Stepping Stones Day Nursery, established in 2015, provides childcare for children aged 0-4 years. Open from 7:30 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, it operates as a childcare setting on non-domestic premises in Skelmersdale. The nursery received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 26th May 2022. The atmosphere for babies is calm and engaging, with staff skilfully linking nursery rhymes to activities to support language development. Children across all age groups demonstrate impressive concentration and imagination, such as toddlers enjoying water play and older children engaging in imaginative games like pretending to be firefighters. The nursery places a strong emphasis on promoting independence and healthy habits, encouraging children to take responsibility for tasks like handwashing and exploring new foods. What it's like Babies are well cared for and are highly engaged with their surroundings, showing curiosity and delight. Children display impressive concentration and imagination, such as pretending to be firefighters. Children behave reasonably and learn to share and take turns, fostering a positive environment. Good Ofsted rating Excellent SEND support Promotes independence Inspiring imagination ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 7:30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round Term time / All Year All Year Established 2015 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Stepping Stones Day Nursery Last inspected 26 May 2022 · Maryam Chauhan 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 Babies are well cared for and are highly engaged with their surroundings, showing curiosity and delight. Children display impressive concentration and imagination, such as pretending to be firefighters. Children behave reasonably and learn to share and take turns, fostering a positive environment. Inspector highlights - The swift intervention measures for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are excellent. - Additional funding, such as the early years pupil premium, is used productively. - Staff help to broaden children's knowledge of the world around them through experiences like celebrating the Queen's Jubilee. - Independence is promoted, and children enjoy their sense of responsibility, incorporating healthy habits into their daily lives. - Children are offered a range of vegetables to explore, developing their understanding of healthy meals and trying new foods. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to always be clear about what they intend children to learn, so that children can make the best possible progress - 2 strengthen the use of strategies to consistently support individual children's communication and language development - 3 focus staff supervision more precisely on raising staff teaching skills to the highest level. Inspection #10236651 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50188047) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Stepping Stones Day Nursery Inspection date May 2022 Inspection no. 10236651 Lead inspector Maryam Chauhan Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50188047)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488543) 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-wn8-8az-ey488543) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents state that they feel well informed about their children's learning and development practices. They praise the strong communication between the nursery and home, creating a positive continuation of learning. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The swift intervention measures for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are excellent. Staff teach non-verbal children to communicate using pictorial prompts and relevant gestures. The manager has proactively developed a sensory area which provides a range of hands-on resources to support children with SEND, creating a relaxing space for children to manage their feelings effectively. Outdoor space When playing outdoors, older children wish to ride the bicycle and are reminded of the importance of taking turns. The inspector viewed the inside and outside spaces used by the nursery. ## Parent Reviews of Stepping Stones Day Nursery 4.8 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI-r5baoq0lMuSrOg1FzuujTMAvjRRK58_-a6_Ch2rHVyc3YQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) zara freestone 5 months ago After having to move my painfully shy little one from another setting due to her not settling at all I was thinking she would never settle enough to be left at a nursery. How wrong was I? From the first ‘settling in’ session at Stepping Stones she was off exploring the room and interacting with the staff rather than hiding behind her hands and crying until pick up. The girls really know how to make the kids feel at home and welcome! Thank you! 🙏 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2toMFRYTjFhREZSWmpGSWVXMTZlRzlyZDJWWFQzYxAB!2m1!1s0x487b174bbc7faa75:0x34c167e76a6f99fe) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUdPnixESPRiaojYUcc3rjFcXN52oO93CoNQcIQvo7D3K16aW_I=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Nirakulan Inthrarajah 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNSaHU3eGFBEAE!2m1!1s0x487b174bbc7faa75:0x34c167e76a6f99fe) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJYJOl02pzMxdchFoASpt5B6VLD-mvE4cLkjOws3aeY3dA8vA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) kerry atkins 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURCbU1HTW5RRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b174bbc7faa75:0x34c167e76a6f99fe) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUlSH_Nv4MZbkzijec1DGbHgZz9vJ1vQ3Jjx7nwkXTEAnsXbxjY=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Iane Metcalfe 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURnX05QQm9nRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b174bbc7faa75:0x34c167e76a6f99fe) Reviews from Google for Stepping Stones Day Nursery. 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