--- title: "Stepping Stones Pre-School Group at Knowle Parish Church, Solihull" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-pre-school-group-at-knowle-parish-church-b93-0ln-ey429354 description: "Stepping Stones Pre-School Group at Knowle Parish Church in Solihull — rated Outstanding by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours and photos." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Stepping Stones Pre-School Group at Knowle Parish Church Ofsted: Outstanding (Jul 2022) · St Johns Hall, Knowle Parish Church, Solihull, B93 0LN · Solihull Number of places 30 places Age range 2–3 yrs Last inspected Jul 2022 Local authority Solihull ## About this early years setting Stepping Stones Pre-School Group at Knowle Parish Church is an outstanding childcare setting in Solihull, registered in 2011. Situated at St Johns Hall, Knowle Parish Church, this pre-school offers a highly stimulating and motivational environment where children are happy, secure, and enthusiastic. The dedicated staff, all holding at least a Level 3 early years qualification, including three with early years teacher status, foster an awe-inspiring passion for nature among the children. They encourage environmental awareness through activities like recycling, reusing rainwater, and planting herbs. The pre-school operates on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays during school term time, with sessions from 9am to 3pm. Children benefit from an ambitious and challenging curriculum that supports remarkable progress in communication and language development, physical skills, and social interactions. The strong relationships built between staff, children, and parents contribute significantly to children's excellent progress and readiness for their next stage of education. What it's like Children are happy, secure and incredibly enthusiastic to attend the pre-school. They have secure friendships with staff, which helps them to grow in confidence. Staff create an awe-inspiring and highly stimulating environment. Children have high levels of respect for one another. They treat each other with kindness, learning to share and take turns. They begin to make friendships. Outstanding provision Passionate about nature Strong social development Ambitious curriculum Exceptional key-person system ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9am until 3pm Term time / All Year Term_time_only Registered with Ofsted 2011 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Stepping Stones Pre-School Group at Knowle Parish Church Last inspected 15 July 2022 Overall effectiveness Outstanding What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Children are happy, secure and incredibly enthusiastic to attend the pre-school. - Staff create an awe-inspiring and highly stimulating environment. - Children make remarkable progress in their communication and language. - Staff provide a wealth of opportunities for children to develop physical skills. - Leaders ensure staff are consistently communicating to reflect and improve their practice. - Staff create a highly stimulating and motivational environment. Their curriculum is ambitious and challenging. - Staff use clear language and children follow instruction exceptionally well. - Staff have an awe-inspiring passion for nature. Inspection #10116482 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50191859) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The key-person system is exceptional, providing incredible one-to-one support as staff have an abundance of knowledge about their child, ensuring children make vast progress. Outdoor space Children use water and paintbrushes to paint dinosaurs outside and care for plants, fruits, and vegetables. They learn about becoming environmentally friendly. Inspection history Date: December 2011 - July 2022 Outstanding - January 2016 Outstanding - December 2011 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Stepping Stones Pre-School Group at Knowle Parish Church ### Which funded places does Stepping Stones Pre-School Group at Knowle Parish Church accept? ### What outdoor learning takes place at Stepping Stones Pre-School Group at Knowle Parish Church? ### What are the main strengths of Stepping Stones Pre-School Group at Knowle Parish Church? ### How is Stepping Stones Pre-School Group at Knowle Parish Church classified by Ofsted? ### When is Stepping Stones Pre-School Group at Knowle Parish Church open? ### How does Stepping Stones Pre-School Group at Knowle Parish Church support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Solihull Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Stepping Stones Pre-School Group at Knowle Parish Church. - Awaiting first inspection <0.2 mi ### Busy Little Bees Nursery (Knowle) Solihull · B93 0LX https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-little-bees-nursery-knowle-b93-0lx-2833473 - Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Hampton Nursery Solihull · B93 9BE https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/hampton-nursery-b93-9be-ey282455 - Ofsted: Outstanding 1.8 mi ### The Courtyard Nursery School Solihull · B92 0HS https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-courtyard-nursery-school-b92-0hs-ey548905 - Ofsted: Outstanding 2.0 mi ### Solihull Preparatory School Solihull · B91 3EN https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/solihull-day-care-b91-3en-ey446801 - Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### The Organic Explorers Solihull · B91 3WR https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-organic-explorers-b91-3wr-2700833 - Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### Bentley Manor Childcare Centre Solihull · B93 8NP 4.8(5 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bentley-manor-childcare-centre-b93-8np-2496929 See all nurseries in Solihull →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Solihull ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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