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[Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?region=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) 4. Steps Community Nursery # Steps Community Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Feb 2025) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · The Campus, Pack Horse Lane, High Green, S35 3HY · Sheffield Number of places 55 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2025 Local authority Sheffield About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Steps Community Nursery, located in High Green, Sheffield, is an outstanding childcare setting for children aged 0 to 4. Registered in 2000, the nursery operates from a community hub, fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment where every child is valued. The dedicated team of 21 highly qualified staff, with many holding Level 3 qualifications and above, ensure a precise, broad, and ambitious curriculum tailored to each child's unique learning needs. The nursery prides itself on its compassionate staff who provide genuine care and respect, ensuring children feel secure and happy. They have a deep understanding of each child, adapting interactions and routines to offer one-to-one attention, especially for new children or those needing extra support, forming strong attachments. Children thrive here through rich experiences, such as birdwatching and nurturing ducklings, fostering confidence and independence. The nursery fosters a harmonious environment where children learn to manage emotions and show respect. Parents commend the staff for their inspirational support and the significant progress their children make, particularly in preparation for school. The nursery also actively celebrates diversity, promotes appreciation of each child's uniqueness, and encourages children to explore different religions and festivals, reflecting life in modern Britain. Partnerships with local schools are highly effective, and leaders provide ongoing mentoring and professional development opportunities for staff, further enhancing their excellent practice. Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with an open and positive culture prioritising children's welfare. What it's like All children thrive at this extremely inclusive, welcoming, and community-spirited nursery. Highly dedicated leaders and staff provide high-quality learning experiences, demonstrating utmost care and respect for children. Children are deeply nurtured and cared for, feeling very happy, secure, and safe. Children Inclusive environment Experienced staff Rich experiences Strong parental partnerships Excellent communication Outstanding leadership ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Thursday, from 8am until 6pm, and from 8am until 5pm on Friday Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2000 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Steps Community Nursery Inspection date Feb 2025 Inspection no. 10372562 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50272791)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/300918) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=steps-community-nursery-s35-3hy-300918) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Steps Community Nursery Last inspected 14 February 2025 Overall effectiveness Outstanding What it's like to attend All children thrive at this extremely inclusive, welcoming, and community-spirited nursery. Highly dedicated leaders and staff provide high-quality learning experiences, demonstrating utmost care and respect for children. Children are deeply nurtured and cared for, feeling very happy, secure, and safe. Children Inspector highlights - Children thrive at this extremely inclusive, welcoming and community-spirited nursery. - Highly dedicated leaders and the passionate staff team have designed their own precise, broad and ambitious curriculum that is superbly tailored to meet each child's learning needs. - Children thrive with rich experiences that help them to learn about the world around them, including birdwatching and nurturing ducklings. - Staff are exceptional role models in helping children understand and manage their emotions and show respect for others. - Partnerships with parents are excellent, with leaders collaborating closely with families to help children reach their full potential. - The nursery celebrates diversity and promotes an appreciation of each child's uniqueness within the wider community. - The key-person approach is well organised and ensures that every child has a supportive adult. - Staff successfully support children to be highly effective communicators by carefully choosing focus books and songs to extend vocabulary and language skills. Inspection #10372562 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50272791) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), thrive in the supportive, nurturing care of the highly skilled staff team. Staff use meticulous assessments to identify children's needs early and to access external expertise swiftly. Children make excellent progress at the nursery. Staff are highly alert to identifying children's needs and know how to support them. They set realistic targets and next steps for children. Outdoor space Children excitedly tell staff when they identify new birds in the outdoor area. The inspector observed the quality of education during activities indoors and outdoors. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of Steps Community Nursery 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL8MyisdPngPgrGX6TFRh0Fjg0dNSzW0WqOQRTVdP4XNSK0Bg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Courtney Woods 10 months ago All the staff wot very helpful [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25Ca2FVdFBSV1ZhYUhOWlpIUjJlRFppWkhsQ1MwRRAB!2m1!1s0x48797bd30d8b847f:0xda8f13eb9e17e4a1) Reviews from Google for Steps Community Nursery. 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