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Stepping Stones Nursery # Stepping Stones Nursery in Bristol Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2021) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Court De Wyck Church School, Bishops Road, Bristol, BS49 4NF · North Somerset Number of places 30 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2021 Local authority North Somerset 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 Preschool, located in Claverham, North Somerset, is a nurturing early years setting for children aged 2 to 5 years. Operating during term-time from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, the preschool is situated within the Court de Wyck Church School, offering a dedicated Early Years space, a preschool garden, and access to school playing fields and park areas. The curriculum is child-led and play-based, with a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, encouraging children to explore and connect with nature in all seasons. The environment is designed to be stimulating and engaging, with both indoor and outdoor spaces supporting discovery, problem-solving, and physical activity. The preschool fosters independence and prepares children for school through a variety of activities and social skill development. They accept the Nursery Education Grant for eligible children. Our ethos The nursery's approach is child-led and play-based, with a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, encouraging children to explore and connect with nature in all seasons. They aim to foster independence and prepare children for school. What it's like Children enter the nursery happily and develop good independence. They feel safe and form close relationships with caring staff. The well-resourced learning environment encourages children to make choices and to be independent learners, fostering motivation and high levels of self-esteem. Play-based learning Outdoor focused curriculum Term-time only Located within a school ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, term-time only Age range 2 to 5 years Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2019 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Stepping Stones Nursery Inspection date Nov 2021 Inspection no. 10194549 Lead inspector Rachael Williams Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50174345)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2518634) 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 [ Visit website ](https://ymca-earlyyears.org/stepping-stones-pre-school/) Court De Wyck Church School, Bishops Road, Bristol, BS49 4NF [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.79453/51.39057/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Bristol - [Day nurseries in Bristol](/search?q=Bristol) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=stepping-stones-nursery-bs49-4nf-2518634) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Stepping Stones Nursery Last inspected 11 November 2021 · Rachael Williams 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 enter the nursery happily and develop good independence. They feel safe and form close relationships with caring staff. The well-resourced learning environment encourages children to make choices and to be independent learners, fostering motivation and high levels of self-esteem. Inspector highlights - Children enter the nursery happily and confidently. - Children develop good independence and feel safe. - The well-resourced learning environment encourages choices and independent learning. - Children are motivated to learn and explore exciting experiences. - Staff regularly meet to reflect and review activities and approaches to teaching. Areas to develop - 1 review the organisation of small-group activities to ensure that all children are included at their level of understanding - 2 ensure that the resources identified to help children settle and focus during nursery activities are consistently utilised. Inspection #10194549 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50174345) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents comment that they know their children are safe Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff at this fully inclusive nursery work well in partnership with other professionals, early years settings and local schools to ensure that children's needs are met. This particularly supports those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those in receipt of additional funding to achieve the best outcomes. However, staff do not consistently use the resources available to them to help children to remain focused during group activities and to follow daily routines. ## Parent Reviews of Stepping Stones Nursery 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVl-A9_TRm1MeGdEKpLpbqMqUD823mTH8qZuAnS5gNOpGQLQPwSKw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Natalie Rouse 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNnMnV6X0dBEAE!2m1!1s0x4871f6aedd1a79fd:0xc1ff4bcf298b5dc9) Reviews from Google for Stepping Stones Nursery. 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