Stepping Stones Montessori Childcare

Ofsted rating for Stepping Stones Montessori Childcare

Last inspected 14 December 2023

What it's like to attend

• Children are welcomed into the nursery by friendly staff, forming strong attachments and feeling safe and secure.
• The staff team provides an ambitious curriculum that supports children's confidence, independence, and social skills.
• Babies independently explore sensory baskets, and toddlers engage in imaginative play.
• Children confidently approach inspectors to share their learning, demonstrating a love of stories and books.
• Staff effectively support children's communication and language development, prompting them to expand their thoughts.
• Parents are continually updated on their children's progress and learning, appreciating the engaging activities.
• Children are supported in understanding their local community through visits to a nearby farm and growing their own vegetables.
• Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff understanding their responsibilities and following stringent recruitment processes.

• 1Support staff to strengthen the implementation of the curriculum, to reflect the identified learning intention for the children taking part and to further support their next steps in learning.
• 2Strengthen the implementation of the curriculum for communication and language that promotes consistent quality across all age groups of children.