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Stepping Stones # Stepping Stones in Preston Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2024) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · 76 Marsden Street, Kirkham, PRESTON, PR4 2TJ · Lancashire Number of places 32 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2024 Local authority Lancashire About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Stepping Stones is a Childcare on non-domestic premises setting in Kirkham, Preston, established in 2009. The nursery, which currently serves 49 children aged 0 to 4, was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its latest inspection on 2nd May 2024, maintaining the same positive rating from its previous inspection in 2018. The dedicated team of eight childcare staff, all qualified to at least Level 2, and leaders qualified to Level 5 and 6, foster a strong sense of belonging among the children, who proudly wear their Stepping Stones uniforms. The nursery operates from 7:45 am to 5:45 pm, 51 weeks a year, providing a consistent and nurturing environment for young learners. Children are encouraged to develop independence skills, look after their belongings, and participate in daily tasks, such as setting the table for lunch. The setting places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning and physical development, with a well-resourced outdoor area where children can safely learn to evaluate risk while building strength and coordination. The responsive curriculum, tailored to children's interests, includes engaging activities like visiting the local train station when children show an interest in trains. The nursery also thoughtfully supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities by working closely with other professionals and utilising additional funding for extra sessions when needed. What it's like Children develop a sense of belonging as they wear their Stepping Stones uniforms with pride. They feel secure and quickly form attachments with staff. Children enjoy their time at nursery and learn to make friends and to nurture their friendships. Staff promote children's self-esteem and encourage them to express their opinions. Strong sense of belonging Independence skills fostered Responsive curriculum Effective safeguarding Dedicated staff ## Key facts Opening hours 7.45am to 5.45pm Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2009 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Stepping Stones Last inspected 2 May 2024 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children develop a sense of belonging as they wear their Stepping Stones uniforms with pride. They feel secure and quickly form attachments with staff. Children enjoy their time at nursery and learn to make friends and to nurture their friendships. Staff promote children's self-esteem and encourage them to express their opinions. Inspector highlights - Children develop a sense of belonging as they wear their Stepping Stones uniforms with pride. - Staff work hard to help children to develop their independence skills. - Children begin to understand how to evaluate risk as they learn to climb and swing in the well-resourced outdoor area. - Leaders have a clear vision for the setting and work hard to embed their ethos. - Leaders fully support staff's professional development and source training to help staff enhance their skills. - Staff adapt their planning to focus on children's changing interests. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. - Staff teach children about differences and similarities between themselves and others. - Staff plan an environment rich in text which promotes a love of reading. - Staff plan lots of opportunities for children to strengthen the small muscles in their hands as they prepare for early writing. Areas to develop - 1 Monitor children's next steps closely to ensure they are focused on what each child needs to learn next. - 2 Continue to embed hygiene routines even further to help children consistently learn to understand and manage their own self-care needs. Inspection #10335866 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50248291) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Stepping Stones Inspection date May 2024 Inspection no. 10335866 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50248291)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY393726) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed 76 Marsden Street, Kirkham, PRESTON, PR4 2TJ [© 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#/-2.87166/53.78092/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near PRESTON - [Day nurseries in PRESTON](/search?q=PRESTON) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=stepping-stones-pr4-2tj-ey393726) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. Leaders work closely with other professionals to access appropriate support. Additional funding is spent thoughtfully to support children's needs. For instance, leaders offer additional sessions as families manage challenging periods in their home life. This helps all children to make progress from their starting points. Outdoor space Children learn to understand how to evaluate risk as they learn to climb and swing in the well-resourced outdoor area. This also supports children's physical development as they build strength and coordination. Staff help children to learn about their local area as they tend their community allotment. ## Parent Reviews of Stepping Stones 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWIwokQ4lzD5AJylDA4SgO8guCPzOtxHH8T56DRF4Dwd0mrmM6c=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Dan Buckley 4 months ago An absolutely fantastic nursery. The setting is excellent, with a large outdoor play area and a wide range of activities that keep the children engaged throughout the day. The long opening hours are very convenient, and the staff are amazing — they keep parents well informed about their child’s activities and progress each day. Both of my sons love attending and are always excited to go. It’s wonderful to see how much they are learning and developing. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2twRU1USnNNSGhmUmxKUlQwVkxTVWhrVUZRNFpYYxAB!2m1!1s0x487b6bd22d4f0b13:0xcccef36876395dab) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWHoeuHe_L6PwXmQQrcU-wmZX-S-me8UgyjigOM0pEFIFRAOw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Bethany Unsworth a month ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25SNFVtMDRkR2xRUkRGbGJHbDBUMjV0TVRoNlEzYxAB!2m1!1s0x487b6bd22d4f0b13:0xcccef36876395dab) Reviews from Google for Stepping Stones. 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