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Stepping-Stones Pre-School & Holiday Care # Stepping-Stones Pre-School & Holiday Care Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2023) · Monksmead School, Hillside Avenue, Borehamwood, WD6 1HL · Hertfordshire Number of places 25 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2023 Local authority Hertfordshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Stepping-Stones Pre-School, situated at Monksmead School in Borehamwood, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 18 months to 5 years. The pre-school operates on a term-time only basis, with flexible sessions available from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday. Extending their care, they also provide wrap-around services, including a breakfast club starting at 7:30 am and an after-school club until 5:00 pm. The facility boasts a spacious main room, a dedicated smaller learning room, a kitchen for snack and lunch preparation, and a secure outdoor garden, ensuring a safe and engaging outdoor learning experience. The dedicated team at Stepping-Stones is committed to delivering high-quality care and education, fostering each child's unique learning style and pace to help them achieve their full potential, embodying the philosophy that every child is capable of learning and succeeding. What it's like Staff and leaders create a warm and stimulating environment that sparks children's curiosity and interest, so they arrive happy and eager to explore. Children have plenty of meaningful opportunities to choose what they would like to access indoors or in the garden, with help from nurturing and supportive staff. Knowledgeable staff offer inspiring scope for children to explore a wide array of tools and resources to further develop their fine motor skills. Term-time only Wrap-around care Spacious outdoor area Flexible sessions ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://stepping-stonespreschool.com/contact-us) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (term time only); Breakfast club from 7:30 am; After-school club until 5:00 pm Age range 18 months - 5 years Term time / All Year Mixed Session types flexible sessions, wrap around care Established 2021 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Stepping-Stones Pre-School & Holiday Care Last inspected 12 December 2023 · Anca Sandu 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 Staff and leaders create a warm and stimulating environment that sparks children's curiosity and interest, so they arrive happy and eager to explore. Children have plenty of meaningful opportunities to choose what they would like to access indoors or in the garden, with help from nurturing and supportive staff. Knowledgeable staff offer inspiring scope for children to explore a wide array of tools and resources to further develop their fine motor skills. Inspector highlights - Staff and leaders create a warm and stimulating environment that sparks children's curiosity and interest. - Knowledgeable staff offer inspiring scope for children to explore a wide array of tools and resources to further develop their fine motor skills. - Staff and leaders offer inclusive practice, taking children's interests and abilities into consideration when planning exciting and stimulating activities. - Children behave well and are independent with dressing and undressing, and staff are always readily available to support children's emotional needs. - Staff create meaningful opportunities for children to explore a wide array of books to develop a passion for literature and support their early-reading skills. Areas to develop - 1 reflect and enhance the quality of teaching to ensure children are suitably challenged in their learning - 2 provide opportunities for children to learn a wider range of new words to extend their vocabulary, particularly for younger children and those who require extra support - 3 strengthen the communication about children's learning with parents. Inspection #10308747 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50236797) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Stepping-Stones Pre-School & Holiday Care Inspection date Dec 2023 Inspection no. 10308747 Lead inspector Anca Sandu Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50236797)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2655501) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=stepping-stones-pre-school-holiday-care-c-i-c-wd6-1hl-2655501) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff and leaders offer inclusive practice. They take children's interests and abilities into consideration when planning exciting and stimulating activities. For example, children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children who speak English as additional language enjoy engaging in an activity where surprise resources are revealed to them. Outdoor space Children have plenty of meaningful opportunities to choose what they would like to access indoors or in the garden. In the garden, children have a great time exploring the water tray, filling containers then pouring water through spinning wheels. EAL / language support Children who speak English as additional language enjoy engaging in an activity where surprise resources are revealed to them. Staff use simple and clear language to guide children's attention and focus. As a result, children concentrate and persevere with this activity, and this supports their understanding, listening and attention skills. Inspection history Date: December 2023 - January 2024 Good - December 2023 Good ## Frequently asked about Stepping-Stones Pre-School & Holiday Care ### Does Stepping-Stones Pre-School & Holiday Care have an Ofsted rating? ### How can Stepping-Stones Pre-School & Holiday Care be contacted? ### What type of nursery is Stepping-Stones Pre-School & Holiday Care? ### What does the staff team at Stepping-Stones Pre-School & Holiday Care focus on? ### From what age does Stepping-Stones Pre-School & Holiday Care accept children? ### When is Stepping-Stones Pre-School & Holiday Care open? ## Nearby day nurseries in Borehamwood Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Stepping-Stones Pre-School & Holiday Care. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### The Shekinah Glory Day Nursery And After School Club Borehamwood · WD6 1QY 4.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/the-shekinah-glory-day-nursery-and-after-school-club-wd6-1qy-ey553816) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Starjumps Nursery Borehamwood · WD6 2FD ](/nursery/starjumps-nursery-wd6-2fd-ey376291) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery Borehamwood · WD6 1JU ](/nursery/cheeky-monkeys-day-nursery-wd6-1ju-ey398965) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.4 mi ### Giant Steps Pre-School Borehamwood · WD6 1JY ](/nursery/giant-steps-pre-school-wd6-1jy-2811917) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Borehamwood · WD6 1AD 4.5(10 reviews) ](/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-wd6-1ad-ey496892) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.5 mi ### Tots and Scholars Borehamwood Borehamwood · WD6 1TH ](/nursery/tots-and-scholars-borehamwood-wd6-1th-2744251) [See all nurseries in Borehamwood →](/search?q=Borehamwood) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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