Business Details
Trusted Childcare in Nottingham for Ages 6 Weeks to 5 Years
Stepping Stones Day Nursery has been a trusted provider of early years education and childcare in Nottingham for over two decades. Our purpose-built facility offers age-specific rooms for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, following the Early Years Foundation Stage framework to ensure comprehensive development. With secure biometric access, fully qualified staff, and a focus on learning through play, we prioritise safety, individualised care, and holistic growth.We support working families through government-funded childcare schemes, including 15 hours of free provision for eligible 9-month-olds from September 2024. Our team conducts regular risk assessments and maintains rigorous safeguarding standards, while our partnerships with parents ensure each child's unique needs are met. The nursery's location adjacent to Nottingham Arboretum provides an ideal setting for outdoor exploration and community engagement.
Services
Baby Nursery Care
Toddler Development
Preschool Education
Funded Childcare
Flexible Hours
Secure Access System
Outdoor Play Areas
Healthy Meals Provision
Learning Journeys
Parent Partnerships
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in early years childcare provision
- Our nursery features secure biometric fingerprint entry systems
- All staff hold paediatric first aid and safeguarding qualifications
- We offer government-funded childcare for eligible 9-month-old children
- Our flexible hours operate from 7:30am to 6:00pm Monday to Friday
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted
What people say
Exceptional staff
Secure environment
Effective learning
Healthy meals
Smooth transition to school
Services
Baby Nursery Care
Our Yellow Room provides specialist care for infants aged 6 weeks to 12 months. The environment features sensory-rich activities and dedicated key workers who follow individual routines for feeding, sleeping, and development. We maintain a low staff-to-child ratio to ensure personalised attention and secure attachment formation.
Toddler Development
For children aged 12-36 months, our Red and Green Rooms focus on developing motor skills, language acquisition, and social interaction. Structured play sessions and exploratory activities encourage independence while maintaining safety through age-appropriate equipment and constant supervision.
Preschool Education
Blue Rooms cater to children aged 3-5 years with curriculum-aligned activities that develop literacy, numeracy, and creative thinking. Our staff use observation-based planning to prepare children for formal education while maintaining play-based learning principles.
Funded Childcare
We offer eligible families 15 hours of free weekly childcare for 9-month-olds starting September 2024, plus existing funding for older children. Our team provides guidance on eligibility criteria and application processes for government-supported childcare schemes.
Secure Access System
Our nursery features biometric fingerprint entry systems and CCTV-covered outdoor areas. All staff undergo DBS checks and regular safeguarding training to maintain a secure environment. Daily risk assessments ensure continuous safety compliance across all facilities.
Questions
What age groups do you accept?
We care for children from 6 weeks old to 5 years across our 10 age-specific nursery rooms.
Do you offer government-funded childcare?
Yes, we provide 15 hours of free weekly childcare for eligible 9-month-olds from September 2024, plus funding for older children.
How do you ensure nursery security?
We use biometric fingerprint entry systems, CCTV-covered outdoor areas, and DBS-checked staff to maintain a secure environment.
What are your operating hours?
We operate Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 6:00pm, providing 51 weeks of annual childcare provision.
How do you support child development?
Our play-based curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage framework with individualised learning journeys and qualified staff.
What facilities do you offer?
We have 10 purpose-built nursery rooms, four secure outdoor play areas, and provide freshly prepared meals daily.
