Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Worsley

192 Leigh Road, Boothstown, Worsley, Manchester M28 1LW
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  • Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Worsley, Manchester
Stepping Stones Worsley near Worsley village provides care for children aged from six weeks to five years old.

Trained early years staff help each and every child develop and grow in confidence in a fun, stimulating environment.

There is a large outdoor play with a sand pit, mud kitchen, vegetable patch and   bug garden.

The children benefit from trips into the community, such as visiting the local library and parks.

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Care Provided by Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Worsley

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Cheryl Aylott (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 15
  • Total Places for Children
  • 45
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:00-18:30
    Tuesday 07:00-18:30
    Wednesday 07:00-18:30
    Thursday 07:00-18:30
    Friday 07:00-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Worsley

  • Available Sessions
    Full Day (10 Hours)
    Option 1; 7.30am to 5.30pm
    Option 2; 8.00am to 6.00pm
    Short Day (7.5Hours)
    9.00am to 4.30pm
    Morning (5 Hours)
    8.00am to 1.00pm
    Afternoon (5 Hours)
    1.00pm to 6.00pm

  • Funding is available for children aged from 9 months, subject to availability.
    A full list of our fees is available in our nursery prospectus.
  • Parking

  • Free parking on site and road parking available on Arnfield Drive


Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Worsley Reviews (41)

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Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Worsley has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.839) out of 10, based on 41 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Worsley has 41 reviews.

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Review from Seyifunmi A (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn't be happier with our experience at Stepping Stones. The staff is warm, attentive, and genuinely invested in each child's growth. My daughter loves going to nursery and it's easy to see why. The nurturing environment has helped her develop both socially and academically, and I've noticed a
huge boost in her confidence. The activities are engaging, creative, and tailored to support each stage of development, from arts and crafts to early literacy and outdoor play. I'm grateful to have found such a wonderful place for her early learning, and I highly recommend Stepping Stones to any parent looking for a safe, fun, and enriching environment for their child!

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Review from Jody H (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff at Stepping Stones are so caring and knowledgeable about child development. The relationship my daughter has with the staff is so warm to see and hear about, she definitely has her favourites who always calm her down and settle any nerves. She loves going to nursery and has developed her
skills vastly in such a short period of time. The staff always have time to answer my questions and tell me all about her day. I honestly couldn't be happier with the care and support that she receives. She has also tried so many new foods that she won't even entertain at home so big thanks to the catering staff too.

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Review from Heather F (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been at Stepping Stones for over a year now (since 7 months old) and I can honestly say I would (and do) recommend to everyone. The staff are all absolutely fabulous, I feel like everyone, regardless of age group they work with, knows everyone, and the love I feel they have for my
son makes everything so much easier.
Nothing is too much trouble and it's so easy to get hold of them with any queries and for help with all the childcare stuff.
So grateful to have this nursery on our doorstep and can't wait to see how much he develops as he moves up to the toddler room.

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Review from Ian P (Father of Child) published on 29 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We chose Stepping Stones 3 years ago, and our daughter has genuinely loved being a member of every room from babies to toddlers to preschool. The staff evidently care deeply about the development of the children, special notes to the staff member who has been present in every stage with our daughter
and really goes above and beyond. As well as this, there has been consistent kindness from all staff, and I would recognise them as standout members of the team who are always taking great care to keep us informed daily. Value for money is excellent and there are lots of varied activities, toys, learning points etc. Food is super varied and generally well-received, everything from chilli con carne to sweet and sour, soups, and vegetarian dishes - great for young palette development. I would recommend Stepping Stones to anyone in the area.

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Review from A V (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl loves going to nursery and this is all down to the staff that teach and care for her there. She gets to experience a wide range of both indoor and outdoor activities and seems to be learning about something new every day. The food is all cooked fresh on the premises and the staff encourage
children to feed themselves which has really helped with her eating at home. I would be confident in recommending this nursery to anyone.

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Review from S V (Father of Child) published on 14 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent all-around experience; great communication from the staff, and they really take care to understand our child’s needs.
Staff are always very friendly and welcoming and always have a smile.
Would highly recommend it.

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Review from Melanie M (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All of my three children have been through Stepping Stones and I currently have my daughter in preschool and son in the babies room. I have nothing but such gratitude and love to everyone at nursery. The manager runs a fantastic team and we are very lucky to be at such a wonderful setting. Cannot speak
more highly.

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Review from G T (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so happy with Stepping Stones. Our son has been attending for two years and is so happy every day. There is a wide range of activities for the children and the staff are so friendly. We are looking forward to our second son starting in February!

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Review from Z R (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have an older child who attended in 2015 for a couple of years and also have a child who has been there now about eight months. They've both had great experiences here and the development from both children had and has come on immensely, which shows how well the nursery teachers take every child's
learning into account for each child's ability and the support each child needs. It's a very friendly and caring setting. I've always had a lovely experience in regards to the parent and teacher relationship.

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Review from Lydia T (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Stepping StonesStepping Stones Day Nursery - Worsley for the past 2 years and she has thrived in their care. It’s a small and very happy nursery, the staff are wonderful, caring and encouraging and the manager is brilliant and approachable. My little one is off to school in
September and she is well prepared for it and has developed well with the support of those at Stepping Stones.

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Review from Charlotte M (Mother of Child) published on 22 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy started at Stepping Stones back in May 2023.
My son has a great attachment to his key person as well as the other staff in the under 2's room, we feel very supported and nothing is ever too much for them when it comes to his care.
I was concerned about my son's development before he
started, the staff have been great about my concerns and have made resources for me to take home to do with him. They also made activities and resources based on his interests, needs and learning styles which he has always thoroughly enjoyed! My son only does one day a week, which can be hard to get a full detail of his development but we are provided with a weekend book and home observation sheets which is a nice touch and helps me keep Nursery up to date with what he is learning at home. We love all the staff, the learning environment and we are very happy with the nursery.

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Review from Kristen D (Mother of Child) published on 22 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attended here and I cannot recommend Stepping Stones enough. He has learnt so much from attending here and they really do care for your children. He absolutely loved his key workers and manager. I believe he is ready for school all thanks to stepping stones. He has become more confident and
learnt a lot of new skills without even knowing he is learning as they make everything fun. They are very resourceful and teach the children using different techniques to cater for each child. Thank you for everything you have done for my son!

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Review from Alexandra F (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughters are new to Stepping Stones and only there one day per week in the baby room. The staff, facilities and meal plans have been my favourite parts so far. The staff in the baby room and in the office have been helpful with paperwork and really got to know our girls and how to make them comfortable
being away from home for a full day, for the first time. I'm assured that they are well looked after, and they also give me, as their mum, reassurance and information as needed. The facilities are quaint and really allow for playtime and fun for the babies. They go outside every day and really get messy, which I love! Lastly, I feel like they eat healthy and often.

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Review from Dajana A (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves attending Stepping Stones Day Nursery. He used to be really quiet and shy, didn’t want to play with kids, just me and my husband. I had my son during lockdown and it used to be just us three. Since he started nursery last year, he is very social, loves playing with kids, developed so many
skills including communicating in two languages. He is bilingual and it took him a while to start talking but I want to say a massive thank you to all staff at nursery who encouraged him throughout many creative activities. We practiced a lot at home to help and he became a very bright, caring, independent little boy. Thank you so much for not only looking after our son, but making him feel safe and important, you make him feel like home.

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Review from Rebecca E (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love my daughter's nursery. Every member of staff knows her name, they are caring, they love her like she’s their own and she is very well cared for which reflects in how she feels about nursery. Every week she cannot wait to go and spend time with her friends. From the moment she walks in she is
greeted with a smile and if she’s ever sad there’s always a comforting arm for her to go to. My child has just turned 2 and without nursery she wouldn’t know half of what she does already. She knows the days of the week, she can count unaided to fifteen, she knows a handful of shapes and she can recite any nursery rhyme you ask for. The time the staff put into their development to get them ready for school is fantastic. It may not be the most modern nursery with state of the art amenities, but the children are all well cared for and that reflects in their happy faces.

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Review from Sarah R (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to Stepping Stones for a year and a half. She really struggles socially and had a bad experience previously. Since going to Stepping Stones they’ve gone above and beyond to make sure she is comfortable and fits in. They have all the time in the world for her and understand
her character and quirks. She is always happy and chatty on the way and when leaving and they really have made her feel special. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone. My son will certainly be attending when he’s old enough too.

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Review from Yasmin S (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been a family of Stepping Stones for 5 years now and I would more than recommend them. We have had nothing but positive experiences with the nursery and the staff that work there. My children have made some amazing bonds with the staff and the care and support that is given is fantastic. They
always try to accommodate every situation and help in times of need, my son was going through a very clingy stage not long ago and they did absolutely everything to try and make both him and myself as a mother feel comfortable and in no time at all he was back to his normal self. This was a difficult time but I was quickly put at ease with the support they provided.
I have nothing but love and appreciation for everyone at Stepping Stones Worsley and will be sad to leave when the time comes.

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Review from C J (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My eldest daughter has been attending Stepping Stones for the last two years. She thoroughly enjoys her days there and has made some brilliant friends who she will be starting school with. The ladies who work in my daughter's room are incredibly friendly and clearly care a lot about the children. The
manager is a huge credit to the nursery and makes everything run smoothly.
My youngest daughter is due to start the nursery next year and we know she will be left in good hands!

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Review from Leanne R (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I’ve had two children attend the nursery. One has moved into school and my youngest now attends. My youngest moved out of baby room recently. I can’t shout loud enough about the ladies in baby room. The activities are varied and they really care about the children. Now, my son is in toddler room and
he loves it there too. The girls invest themselves into the children’s likes and dislikes and what they need. They get to know them so well. My son loves it and I’m glad he attends somewhere that makes him feel so comfortable.

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Review from Rebecca S (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my boys have attended the nursery and have developed and enjoyed their experiences. When there have been any concerns, staff are fast to act upon them. The manager cares for the children as her own and they all feel valued. I wanted a small nursery with a personal approach to the children and this
is exactly what Stepping Stones offers.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.839)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.839) out of 10 for Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Worsley is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 41 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 40 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.839 for Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Worsley is calculated as follows: ( (427 Excellents x 5) + (48 Goods x 4) + (14 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 490 Ratings = 4.839

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Worsley is based on 40 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 45 number of registered child places is 9, which has been reached with 40 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Top 20 Mid-size Nursery Groups 2024

Recipient: Stepping Stones Nurseries Ltd

Date: Thursday 28 Mar 2024 More details

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Meet the Team (2)

Cheryl

Cheryl Aylott

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2008

My name is Cheryl and have been part of the Stepping Stones family for 16 years. Starting my journey as a trainee and working my way up to the role of Nursery Manager at our Worsley site.


I hold a Level 6 degree in Early Childhood Studies and my Early Years Professional Status. I am very passionate about ensuring I have well trained and caring practitioners within my team and building secure relationships with both our children and families!


I am also part of the company’s Childcare Development Team, in which I support team members across our other nursery sites, training and role modelling.


Ellie

Ellie

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2020

Hi, I’m Ellie,


I have worked at our Worsley Nursery for 4 years, joining the team as a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner and have developed throughout the company to Senior Nursery Practitioner and now to Deputy Nursery Manager. I am also our setting’s Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator and recently completed my Level 3 qualification in this area.

I am passionate about working with children and watching them thrive! The early bonds we form with our children and the special relationships we have with our families are unique and are what make my role so rewarding.


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