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Stepping Stones # Stepping Stones in Sittingbourne Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2022) · Lansdowne Cp School, Gladstone Drive, SITTINGBOURNE, ME10 3BH · Kent Number of places 28 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2022 Local authority Kent About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Stepping Stones Sittingbourne is a privately owned nursery that came under new ownership in June 2023, providing care for children from two years old up to school age. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, during term time. The team at Stepping Stones is dedicated to creating a welcoming 'home from home' atmosphere, fostering a safe and nurturing environment where children can learn and play. They strongly believe in stimulating children's growth through play and embrace families from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. The nursery emphasises building strong relationships with families, recognising them as their children’s primary educators, a principle deeply embedded in their ethos. Stepping Stones is led by Manager Tunde Oyefolu-Alukwu, who joined in 2023 and brings over 15 years of experience in the childcare industry. Tunde is passionate about delivering high-quality, comprehensive, and secure childcare, focusing on supporting each child's individual growth and potential. The nursery prides itself on its dedicated staff who are chosen not only for their qualifications and experience but also for their enthusiasm and genuine love for children. The staff's main goal is to ensure that every child's time at Stepping Stones is happy, enjoyable, and filled with opportunities for development and thriving. The nursery also maintains strong connections with families, inviting them to participate in their child’s learning journey by sharing information, ideas, and comments, or simply spending time with the children. They believe that these close ties with parents and carers are crucial for providing children with the best possible start in life. The nursery was rated 'Good' by Ofsted, highlighting the inspiring leadership, dedicated staff, excellent manners and behaviour of the children, and an innovative environment that meets children's evolving needs. Our ethos We pride ourselves on our welcoming home from home atmosphere, where the children can play and learn in a safe and nurturing environment. We work hard to maintain a fun and accessible environment that stimulates the growth of our children through play. We welcome families from all cultural and religious backgrounds, and believe that our children’s families are their first educators, building strong family relationships are firmly embedded in our ethos. What it's like Children arrive happy at the nursery, with a positive attitude to learning and immediately settle into their chosen activities. Staff use highly effective strategies, including signing, picture cards and translation pens, to support children's speech and language development, including those who speak English as an additional language. Children's behaviour is excellent; they are friendly, caring, and understand the rules of the setting, forming strong attachments with their key person. Homely Atmosphere Play-Based Learning Safe and Nurturing Environment Strong Family Relationships Experienced Leadership ## 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. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Stepping Stones Inspection date Mar 2022 Inspection no. 10231365 Lead inspector Nicky Chambers Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50181937)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2537124) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://steppingstonessittingbourne.co.uk/) Lansdowne Cp School, Gladstone Drive, SITTINGBOURNE, ME10 3BH Opening hours Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 18:00, term time only. 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Age range 2 years to school age Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Stepping Stones Last inspected 17 March 2022 · Nicky Chambers Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children arrive happy at the nursery, with a positive attitude to learning and immediately settle into their chosen activities. Staff use highly effective strategies, including signing, picture cards and translation pens, to support children's speech and language development, including those who speak English as an additional language. Children's behaviour is excellent; they are friendly, caring, and understand the rules of the setting, forming strong attachments with their key person. Inspector highlights - Children arrive happy at the nursery, with a positive attitude to learning. - Staff use a range of highly effective strategies to support children's speech and language development, including children who speak English as an additional language. - Children's behaviour is excellent. They are friendly and extremely caring and considerate towards each other. - Staff encourage children to be extremely independent and develop exceptional self-care skills. - Children's emotional needs are supported superbly from the start. Areas to develop - 1 increase the opportunities to maximise children's learning to the highest level. Inspection #10231365 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50181937) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are complimentary about the nursery. They comment on how caring and supportive the staff are. They say that their children make excellent progress because of the opportunities and interactions staff provide. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff work alongside parents and other professionals to create target plans for children. This helps children to make good progress in relation to their starting points. Outdoor space Children enjoy the time they spend outdoors. They are fascinated by the world around them, observing construction diggers nearby and asking questions, which helps to broaden their knowledge and extend vocabulary. Staff provide wonderful opportunities for physical play, with children balancing on crates and planks, and riding bikes safely in the garden. Inspection history Date: March 2022 - April 2022 Good - March 2022 Good ## Frequently asked about Stepping Stones ### What is Stepping Stones' Ofsted rating? ### Where can I find information about fees for Stepping Stones? ### Does Stepping Stones accept funded places? ### What are the opening hours for Stepping Stones? ### Does Stepping Stones support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? ### When did Stepping Stones come under new ownership? ### Who leads the team at Stepping Stones? ### Does Stepping Stones have an outdoor play area? ### How does Stepping Stones support children who speak English as an additional language? ### How can I contact Stepping Stones? ## About the setting Stepping Stones registered in 2019 and is based in Sittingbourne, Kent. The nursery employs eight members of staff, with four holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and the manager possessing a relevant level 6 qualification. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, from 8.45am to 3.15pm, term time only, and provides funded early education places for two-, three- and four-year-old children. 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