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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [North West](/search?region=North+West) 4. Stepping Stones Montessori Childcare # Stepping Stones Montessori Childcare Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2023) · The Old School House, Village Road, CHESTER, CH3 7QN · Cheshire West and Chester Number of places 58 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2023 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester About - About - Ofsted - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Stepping Stones Montessori Childcare Limited, located in Waverton, Chester, has been providing a 'Good' standard of care and education since its establishment in 2010. The nursery operates from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks a year, excluding bank holidays, catering for children aged 0 to 4 years. With a dedicated team of nine childcare staff, all holding at least a level 2 early years qualification, the setting ensures a nurturing environment where children are happy and form strong attachments with familiar staff. The curriculum is ambitious, focusing on developing confidence, independence, and social skills, with staff actively involving children in imaginative play and community activities, such as farm visits and vegetable growing. Parents are kept well-informed of their children's progress and learning, appreciating the dedicated involvement of the staff. What it's like Children are welcomed by friendly staff and develop strong attachments, feeling safe and secure. The staff team plans and delivers an ambitious curriculum to support children's confidence, independence, and social skills. Children are engaged, contribute to storytelling, and show a great love of stories and books. The provision is good. Ambitious curriculum Nurturing environment Strong attachments Community engagement Parental involvement ## Key facts Opening hours 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday for 51 weeks per year, excluding bank holidays. Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2010 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Stepping Stones Montessori Childcare Last inspected 14 December 2023 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children are welcomed by friendly staff and develop strong attachments, feeling safe and secure. The staff team plans and delivers an ambitious curriculum to support children's confidence, independence, and social skills. Children are engaged, contribute to storytelling, and show a great love of stories and books. The provision is good. Inspector highlights - 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. Areas to develop - 1 Support 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. - 2 Strengthen the implementation of the curriculum for communication and language that promotes consistent quality across all age groups of children. Inspection #10308322 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50237180) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Stepping Stones Montessori Childcare Inspection date Dec 2023 Inspection no. 10308322 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50237180)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY415263) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=stepping-stones-montessori-childcare-limited-ch3-7qn-ey415263) Inspection history Date: November 2010 - December 2023 Good - March 2018 Good - November 2016 Good - April 2014 Good - November 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about Stepping Stones Montessori Childcare ### What are the opening hours at Stepping Stones Montessori Childcare? ### What is Stepping Stones Montessori Childcare working on improving? ### How was Stepping Stones Montessori Childcare rated by Ofsted? ## Nearby day nurseries in CHESTER Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Stepping Stones Montessori Childcare. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Thrive Cotton Lane Chester · CH3 7PZ ](/nursery/thrive-cotton-lane-ch3-7pz-305305) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.5 mi ### Tarvin Pre-School & Day Nursery Chester · CH3 8LS ](/nursery/tarvin-pre-school-day-nursery-ch3-8ls-305356) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.5 mi ### Kids Planet Chester Chester · CH3 7DB 4.4(7 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-planet-chester-ch3-7db-2503433) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.6 mi ### Kids Planet Great Boughton Chester · CH3 5XF ](/nursery/kids-planet-great-boughton-ch3-5xf-2574448) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.9 mi ### Guilden Sutton Pre-school Chester · CH3 7SW ](/nursery/guilden-sutton-pre-school-ch3-7sw-305080) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 3.1 mi ### Guilden Sutton Day Nursery Guilden Sutton, Chester · CH3 7EX ](/nursery/guilden-sutton-day-nursery-ch3-7ex-305081) [See all nurseries in CHESTER →](/search?q=CHESTER) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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