Stepping Stones Nursery in Leeds

About this day nursery

Stepping Stones Nursery, located in Roundhay, Leeds, is an 85-place private day nursery catering to children from birth to five years old. Open year-round, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm, the nursery offers full day, morning, and afternoon sessions.

The nursery prides itself on creating a caring, safe, and stimulating environment where children can thrive and develop. They focus on providing a nurturing atmosphere that supports children's future happiness and success through a unique programme incorporating various educational theories and hands-on experiential learning.

Stepping Stones places a strong emphasis on community engagement, integrating local attractions and activities into the children's learning experiences. Outdoor play is a significant part of their approach, with large outdoor spaces and regular visits to Gledhow woods, including a weekly Forest School session for pre-schoolers.

The nursery also values strong parent partnerships, offering numerous ways for families to get involved, from stay-and-play sessions to workshops and family competitions. Their dedicated staff, some with over 25 years of experience, are highly qualified and committed to providing exceptional care.

All nutritious nursery meals are included in private sessions, with freshly prepared, seasonal dishes catering to various dietary requirements. The nursery encourages children to participate in developing the menus and celebrates diversity through various events and special days throughout the year.

Our ethos

At Stepping Stones Nursery, we aim to create a warm, welcoming and loving environment for our children to learn and develop. We believe that children should be cared for in a safe and stimulating environment that ignites their curiosity and wonder. Children’s individuality and identity is at the heart of all we do. With a strong emphasis on children’s personal, social and emotional development, we aim to provide the highest level of care specifically tailored to each child that attends our setting.

What it's like

Children are happy and have formed good relationships with their key person. Settling-in sessions are tailored to individual children as staff recognise that some children may take longer to settle than others. Babies settle quickly and demonstrate they feel safe, giving them the confidence to explore the room independently. Transitions to other rooms are also well supported.

Pricing & funding