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Stepping Stones Nursery in Coventry

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Aug 2022)
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5.0(12 parent reviews)
·12 Stoney Road, COVENTRY, CV1 2NP · Coventry
Number of places
72 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2022
Local authority
Coventry

About this day nursery

Stepping Stones Nursery, located in Coventry (CV1 2NP), offers an outstanding childcare provision for children aged 0 to 4. Registered in 2006, the nursery operates all year round, closing only for one week at Christmas, with sessions available from 8am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday.

The dedicated team of 20 childcare staff, 15 of whom hold qualifications from level 2 to level 7, foster a highly inclusive environment where children are motivated, inquisitive, and enjoy the freedom to explore their interests. The nursery places a strong emphasis on developing independence, with even the youngest children engaging in age-appropriate risk-taking, such as using knives to chop vegetables and hammers for woodworking.

Creativity is encouraged through activities like painting to music and engaging outings, including memorable trips to the airport inspired by children's interest in transport. With a strong focus on parent partnerships, home visits are offered before new children start, ensuring a smooth transition and helping to plan meaningful experiences and care routines.

The nursery also actively involves parents in their child's learning and uses social events and a parent committee to create a strong nursery community.

What it's like

Children at Stepping Stones Nursery are highly motivated and have lots of fun in a wonderfully inclusive environment. They are exceptionally inquisitive, enjoying the freedom to follow their own interests. All children, including those with SEND, make consistently rapid progress in their development, showing exemplary behaviour and attitudes to learning. They feel safe and secure, building strong attachments with their key person and staff, developing independence, and engaging in age-appropriate risk-taking while exploring their creativity and developing a love of books.

Highly motivated childrenInclusive environmentStrong attachmentsIndependence fosteredCreative expressionStrong parent partnerships

Key facts

Term time / All Year

All_year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Stepping Stones Nursery

Last inspected 24 August 2022

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children at Stepping Stones Nursery are highly motivated and have lots of fun in a wonderfully inclusive environment. They are exceptionally inquisitive, enjoying the freedom to follow their own interests. All children, including those with SEND, make consistently rapid progress in their development, showing exemplary behaviour and attitudes to learning. They feel safe and secure, building strong attachments with their key person and staff, developing independence, and engaging in age-appropriate risk-taking while exploring their creativity and developing a love of books.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are highly motivated and have lots of fun at this wonderfully inclusive nursery.
  • Children are exceptionally inquisitive and enjoy the freedom to follow their own interests.
  • All children make consistently rapid progress in their development.
  • Children's behaviour and attitude to learning are exemplary, showing empathy, consideration, and patience.
  • Children build very strong attachments with their key person and staff, feeling safe and secure.
  • Children have wonderful opportunities to develop their independence and physical skills, engaging in age-appropriate risk-taking.
  • Children develop a love of books and enthusiastically join in with familiar nursery rhymes and actions.
  • Children express their creativity as they paint pictures while listening to music with headphones.
Inspection #10116433 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make consistently rapid progress in their development. Children with SEND are superbly supported by their key person.

Outdoor space

All children have daily opportunities to exercise and play in the fresh air. They learn about the natural world and living things when they help to care for the nursery's pet tortoises.

Parent Reviews of Stepping Stones Nursery

5.0
(12)
Adam Holder
10 months ago

I cannot recommend Stepping Stones highly enough. From the moment you walk through the doors, it feels like family. Every member of the staff is truly incredible—genuinely caring, compassionate, and deeply committed to each child’s well-being and development. The experiences and opportunities the children are exposed to are outstanding. They are not only fun and engaging but also thoughtfully designed to support and enhance children's growth and learning in every way. What truly sets Stepping Stones apart is how they step up when life gets challenging. The staff consistently go above and beyond, offering incredible support not just to the children but to parents as well. Their willingness to go the extra mile during tough times is something I’ll always be grateful for. Without a doubt, Stepping Stones would be my first choice of nursery every time.

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Rukudzo Masunda
a year ago

Choosing Stepping Stones Nursery for our son has been one of the best decisions we’ve made. The unwavering support and dedication of the staff have created a nurturing environment where our child has truly flourished. The remarkable progress he’s made since joining is a testament to their outstanding care and commitment. Words cannot fully express our profound gratitude for the positive impact they’ve had on our son’s development. We wholeheartedly recommend Stepping Stones Nursery to any parent seeking a caring and enriching experience for their child.

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Zara Johnson
a year ago

My son attended Stepping stones and he absolutely loved it. The staff are incredible and they all deserve 5 stars! They are very caring and kind. I loved the fact that each individual group in the toddler room focused on what your child enjoys and was interested in for the day. My son was always happy and smiling when I would receive photographs of him during activities and with staff members. Can’t thank the team enough including Kelly!

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Tilly
2 years ago

I vividly remember coming here when I was younger now years later I look back and remember showing up on most mornings with a smile on my 4 year old face excited for the fun and creative activities we all participated in (I remember the colour changing celery the grapes to raisins and the caterpillar to butterfly and releasing them) and if I had the option to go back here for 1 more day I would. Overall, this is an amazing place from a former child that used to attend and I’d highly recommend sending your children here too; the staff are kind and welcoming and the children are probably still happy and cheerful ❤️

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Joy Akanet
10 months ago

My daughter enjoyed going to steppingstones nursery, they took very good care of her, the teachers and management are amazing, I recommend them a 100%.

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Inspection history

Date: November 2009

  • August 2022Outstanding
  • February 2016Outstanding
  • November 2009Outstanding

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