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.
Free car parking available on site.
Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Lingley Mere has a Review Score of 10 (9.958) out of 10, based on 38 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Lingley Mere has 38 reviews.
Review from Brian G (Father of Child) published on 19 March 2025
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Thank you for your review. It is lovely to hear how both of your children have enjoyed coming to nursery and how much they have learnt whilst being with us.
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Review from Gemma L (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2025
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As a team we love to have feedback that you as a parent can see the genuine love and care we have for the children that join our nursery, we strive to give each child great experiences that help support their individual learning and development alongside making it fun. As children become more vocal in their communication we also enjoy the stories they share with us and their friends about their own life experiences. Thank you for your kind review.
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Review from Chloe C (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2025
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As a nursery team we appreciate that sometimes it can be a very challenging and trying time for child when joining the nursery family, with this in mind we try our very best to reassure and support your child aswell as you as the parent, offering as much guidance and support for as long as it is required in which ever way we can. We love it when the time of tears dries up and then the times of smiles are in abundance! Thank you for your lovely review.
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Review from B C (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2025
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Reply from Debbie Southern, Manager at Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Lingley Mere
As a team we are always looking at exciting ways to help children learn and develop into becoming independent with every day skills, including washing their hands, social dining and getting ready for the outdoors. The children are amazing and try hard as they learn and pick up new skills. Thank you for your lovely review, I love to hear the stories of when the children are at home and play "the teacher".
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Review from Emma B (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2025
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Thank you for your feedback, we strive to enable children and their parents to transition successfully onto the next stage of the child's development be it in the room of which they are based in or into the next age / stage appropriate room of the setting. We are always happy to help in any way with advice and support readily at hand.
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Review from Nicol W (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2025
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Thank you for recommending our nursery to your friends as it's lovely to see children build on their own friendships with those that are familiar to them in and out of the nursery setting. This also enables the children to become more confident in themselves and those around them. Thank you for your review too!
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Review from Amber M (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2025
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Thank you for your lovely review of our setting, here at Stepping Stones we aim to support you and your child in every way possible as they learn and grow into little independent people.
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Review from Giuseppe B (Father of Child) published on 5 March 2025
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Thank you for a lovely review. I am glad your little girl enjoys her time at nursery and shares her experiences with you whilst at home.
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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2025
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Thank you for your lovely review. Always here to help and support you in any way we can.
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Review from Helen C (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2025
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Thank you for your lovely review. Always here to help and support you in any way we can.
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Review from Charlotte C (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2025
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Thank you for your lovely feedback. We aim to give all of our families a supportive experience which allows parents to be rest assured when they leave their children in our care.
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Review from Sarah S (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2025
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Thank you so much for your review. It really makes myself proud as a nursery manager of the team and their daily actions, which help support you and your family.
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Review from S L (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2025
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Thank you for your comments. We strive to support children with everyday life skills, which enables them to become independent individuals for their future.
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Review from David B (Father of Child) published on 4 March 2025
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Lovely review and thank you. We appreciate the trust you put in myself and the team.
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Review from C T (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2025
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Thank you for your review, we strive to support all of our children and their specific needs.
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Review from Scott C (Father of Child) published on 28 February 2025
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Thank you very much for you lovely feedback. I am so glad to hear that your child enjoys all the learning experiences that take place during the day.
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Review from M D (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2025
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Thank you for your review. We are so pleased that your little boy is so confident and loves to join in with all the activities during the nursery day.
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Review from Amanda G (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2025
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Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We truly appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear about your positive experience at Stepping Stones. We feel incredibly lucky to have such a dedicated and talented team who are committed to providing the highest quality of education and care for every child.
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Review from T E (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2025
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Thank you for the lovely review. We strive to make sure all the children are happy and secure whilst at nursery and they have a variety of different learning opportunities to support each child.
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Review from Jenni C (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2025
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Thank you for your review, we are happy to hear that you have been happy with the care and learning activities that your child has received over the last 3 years.
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The Review Score of 10 (9.958) out of 10 for Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Lingley Mere is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 38 Reviews in the last 24 months.
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 38 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.
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 4.958 for Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Lingley Mere is calculated as follows: ( (437 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 455 Ratings = 4.958
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 - Lingley Mere is based on 38 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 120 number of registered child places is 24, which has been reached with 38 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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Job Title: Nursery Manager
Joined: 1997
Hello there,
I have a wealth of experience working in the early years and have been part of the Stepping Stones family for 27 years. Starting as an early years practitioner I have progressed and developed my career as a Nursery Manager experiencing all aspects of childcare and management.
My latest challenge, which has been my biggest challenge within my career so far is supporting and developing a large setting for the children, families and staff within.
My passion has always remained in childcare and that is to support children and families with the knowledge and skills gained throughout from beginning to end.
Job Title: Deputy Manager
Joined: 1993
Hello everyone!
I have worked in childcare now for the past 31 years, working alongside fantastic colleagues, children and their families throughout my time.
No two days are the same, there is a new challenge awaiting around every corner which is what keeps me going, whether that is supporting the child, families or team. I always strive for the best outcomes for all.
Primarily I chose my career path a long time ago for the same reason I continue to be working in a nursery environment today and that is simpleā¦.. I love to see children thrive as they learn and develop through the early years,
Secondary, I thrive when I see new colleague start their career path as I did with hopes and dreams for their future.
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