Early STEPS Nursery and Children's Centre

648 Manchester Road, Stocksbridge, Sheffield S36 1DY
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9.9 108 Reviews
  • Early STEPS Nursery and Children's Centre, Sheffield
Early STEP’s Nursery is a 52 place nursery, that has been delivering high quality childcare for over 15 years. They offer childcare for children between the age of 6 months to 4 years old.   They achieve this by creating a positive environment in which everyone can feel safe, confident and happy.

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Care Provided by Early STEPS Nursery and Children's Centre

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • STEP Development Trust
  • Person in charge
  • Karen Hibberd (Childcare Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 11
  • Registered Charity Number
  • 1062058
  • Total Places for Children
  • 52
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 6 months
    • to 4 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Early STEPS Nursery and Children's Centre

  • A full day 8-6 is £64.60
    A short day 9-4 is £47.05
    Per session is £19.65

  • Funded sessions available for children aged 9 months and older.
    Sessions, short days and long days are available.

Early STEPS Nursery and Children's Centre Reviews (108)

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Early STEPS Nursery and Children's Centre has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.930) out of 10, based on 40 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Early STEPS Nursery and Children's Centre has 108 reviews.

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Review from Angela D (Grandmother of Child) published on 20 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery with great staff. Lots of activities. My granddaughter has lots of fun while learning, and amazes us with her numbers, singing and actions. She also loves the outside play time when she can get her wellies on. She is very independent and has even been trying the potty there.

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Review from Keeley F (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great staff and lovely facilities. I feel at ease leaving my little boy at nursery, knowing he is in excellent hands. They have supported him with all sorts (including fussy eating and toilet training), keeping us in the loop and listening to our concerns at every step.

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Review from Samantha N (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I've had my children in this nursery for the last 7 years. They are amazing, all of my 3 kids have loved going and have been/are excited for their nursery days. The manager goes above and beyond, always helpful and trying to do her best for her children, their families, and her staff. The staff are
all great with the kids, and my children have always bonded really well with their primary carer.

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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Early Steps is a warm and welcoming nursery. My daughter attended from age 1 until she started school, and settled so well, she still talks about her time there now! Her little brother now attends, he took a lot more settling in, but the staff were amazing with him, sending me updates to keep me reassured
that he was fine. He now goes into his room happily and has the best time. The app is updated with learning plans so we know what he has been doing. I would not hesitate to recommend Early Steps Nursery. It's a lovely place and my son has plenty of things to entertain him throughout the day.

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Review from Eleanor H (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery - wouldn't use anywhere else. They have looked after both of my children and my youngest is currently really enjoying his time there. It has brought on his development in many ways; his eating habits, teeth brushing, social development and general learning. The staff are all really
friendly and go above and beyond to ensure the children are happy, safe and stimulated. I feel reassured knowing my child is left in safe hands here. Can't fault it in any way.

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Review from S S (Father of Child) published on 6 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A fantastic nursery, where my child feels extremely cared for. Receive daily feedback from support staff who are also always on board when trying to help develop your little one whether it's toilet training or dietary requirements. Couldn't have chosen a better nursery to attend.

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Review from Charlotte H (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been attending and loving Early Steps since she was 9 months old. The staff create a nurturing home away from home, which has seen our daughter thrive in the last 20 months. Observations and updates are always prompt and thorough and staff are incredibly approachable should we have
any questions, comments or concerns.

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Review from Jade M (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been going here for over a year now and has come on leaps and bounds. I was so before to leave my child in a place where I didn't know anyone but step put me at ease instantly. The staff are all so friendly and welcoming. They will go above and beyond to make sure you and your child are
happy.

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Review from H H (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Early Steps for 20 hours a week since just before her 1st Birthday, and I honestly wouldn't pick any other nursery provider. As a first time mum I was nervous about leaving her in a new environment, but the staff at Early Steps were so caring, supportive and reassuring,
and they took time to learn her schedule to make the transition as easy as possible. Very quickly my daughter created strong bonds with the staff and other children, and we could see how much she enjoyed being there because she didn't want to leave! After being at Early Steps over a year, she has some great friends, she's constantly learning something new and she loves to tell us what she's done at nursery. All of the staff are so welcoming and you can see that they genuinely care for the children they look after. I'd recommend Early Steps to anyone.

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Review from Emma R (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little one has been going to STEP since he was 11 months, now nearly 4. He's loved going and all the staff have always been so caring towards him. He's learnt so much in the time he's been there, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

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Review from R A (Mother of Child) published on 7 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Staff are so welcoming and supportive of children, any siblings at drop off, and parents. There is fantastic communication within the team and with families. The children grow like a family, learning to support and praise one another with such calm, nurturing and positive role models within the nursery
staff. They have a lot of fun and growing confidence every single day. Both our small people have enjoyed their time at nursery so much that we've stayed on even though we're no longer based nearby. Well done and thank you to everyone who who works here.

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Review from Jiajia L (Mother of Child) published on 3 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been going to this nursery since she's six months old and now she's nearly three. We have had the most amazing experience with every single staff, and our child comes home every day with big smiles on her face. She's been telling us (and showing) how much she's been learning at nursery,
from playing, social skills, movement to logic and maths and music! The activity plans are well thought out and varied on a daily basis, giving every children a wonderful experience and development gain in all aspects. I believe our daughter will be well ready for school before she's four and this is all thanks to Early Steps!

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Review from K S (Father of Child) published on 3 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our boy has been attending for arising two years ands he really loves it. All the staff are great with the kids and accommodating for any additional requests.
He likes to talk about the things he's been doing there and who he played with.

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Review from Michelle B (Mother of Child) published on 2 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love this nursery, my son attends two full days. I feel it's secure and a safe place. The staff are wonderful, any issues staff are respectful, responsible and attentive and they always have a smile on their face.
There is outside space, lots of equipment, healthy meals. I wouldn't send my child
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Review from Jaydi R (Mother of Child) published on 23 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All staff very friendly and professional with both myself and my child. My child loves going to nursery and has flourished since joining in all aspects. The space provided is clean and well-kept, thank you!

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Review from Rebecca S (Mother of Child) published on 23 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A really welcoming nursery environment with an array of excellent learning opportunities available each day for children of all ages and academic levels. The staff are all so caring and work hard to make sure the children are having fun. The nursery is always spotless. Highly recommend Early STEPS!

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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 23 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery, super friendly staff and my son loves his time there and has come on greatly with his social skills and learning. Very happy with his progress and can't wait to see how he gets on next year!

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Review from M O (Mother of Child) published on 23 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended nursery since she was 9 months old and I honestly couldn't recommend Early Steps enough. Every parent always feels nervous leaving their child to attend a setting, but from the very beginning at her show around before she'd even started there I knew we had made the right choice.
The staff have always made us feel heard and supported as parents, our little girl skips in there every morning and never wants to leave - she has so much fun! She has thrived and gone from strength to strength as she has progressed through the rooms. I couldn't imagine now having sent her anywhere else!

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Review from M G (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely staff, chatty and welcoming. Always happy to chat about my child's day and what she has done. They have a huge range of toys and the way the rooms are split works really well for the different age groups. My child is offered a wide variety of food and healthy snacks. I always feel comfortable
dropping her off and know that she is in good hands.

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Review from K O (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Since my little one has started at the nursery she has come on leaps and bounds and now she's in tremendous twos she gets to be with her little friend and it's so lovely to be able to drop her off and know she's In Safe hands

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.930)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.930) out of 10 for Early STEPS Nursery and Children's Centre is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 40 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 4.930 for Early STEPS Nursery and Children's Centre is calculated as follows: ( (440 Excellents x 5) + (33 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 473 Ratings = 4.93

  • 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 Early STEPS Nursery and Children's Centre 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 52 number of registered child places is 10.4, 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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Karen

Karen Hibberd

Job Title: Childcare Manager

Joined: 2007

My Name is Karen Hibberd, I am the Childcare Manager at Early STEPS Nursery. I have been working with children for over 15 years.
I joined Early STEPS Nursery in 2007 as a Senior Nursery Nurse. As the Nursery expanded I was promoted to Deputy Manager, and was based in the two year old room. In 2010 I began managing the Nursery.
The staff team at Early STEPS Nursery are a pleasure to work with, they put the children first and care about all the children and families in our care. I am very proud of Early STEP's Nursery, and how well the children are prepared for their next steps in education from their time spent with us.


Frequently Asked Questions about Early STEPS Nursery and Children's Centre

What is the Age Range of Children that Early STEPS Nursery and Children's Centre accepts?

Early STEPS Nursery and Children's Centre accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 4 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Early STEPS Nursery and Children's Centre Open?

Early STEPS Nursery and Children's Centre is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Early STEPS Nursery and Children's Centre have capacity for?

Early STEPS Nursery and Children's Centre has capacity for a total of 52 Children.

How far is Early STEPS Nursery and Children's Centre to the centre of Sheffield?

9.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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