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 Craig J (Father of Child) published on 2 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant staff friendly and professional. My boy is adopted and they are very attentive to his needs. He can't wait for his nursery days. There has been a massive change with his learning since starting I am very happy with the standard Early Steps provide.

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Review from Jane (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have watched both my children grow into confident, talkative and determined little children with the kind and caring, nurturing of all the staff at Early STEPS Nursery. The manager and the team have always been welcoming, friendly, approachable and accommodating to our family needs.
Both children
enjoy reading, being creative and learning through play.
They play indoors and outdoors in all weathers, having exercise, social interaction and fun on a regular basis.
My son has medical needs which have an action plan in place and I feel confident that he is well looked after in this respect.
They have both been excellently supported through potty training, creating secure friendships with other children and supported to reach development milestones.
I'm very happy I chose Early STEPS to give my children the best start in life!

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Review from Sarah O (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been coming to STEPS Nursery since she was 6 months old and is now 2 years old, she settled in straight away and bonded with all the staff who looked after her. She has been learning new words, songs and different objects, drawing and activities. I would highly recommend STEPS Nursery
as the staff are great with the children and the nursery is a bright welcoming place for children to be.

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Review from Martin M (Father of Child) published on 20 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A brilliant place for my daughter.
With excellently skilled staff to guide her, she has progressed in all areas with gusto.
And she still bounds in on attendance days, having developed a strong bond with the staff.

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Review from Felicity B (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been coming here since she was around 20 months old and she’s now in the pre-school room.
We are very happy with the care that is provided at Early STEPS, all the staff are extremely friendly and very approachable and accommodating!
The activities provided are fun and educational
and my daughter loves being here on the two full days a week she attends and often does not want to come home at pick up!
I think that tells you just how happy she is here.
There is a nice outdoor play area and a nursery pet guinea pig which my daughter chats about.
The staff are very informative at handover and there is also the app which is excellent as I can see what she has been up to during the day.
We can highly recommend Early STEPS as a fantastic childcare provider!

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Review from Jessica I (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love Early STEPS Nursery, the kids always come home saying they’ve had the best day. The staff are lovely and it’s a great local nursery. Our son has been there for the past 3 years and it’s exceeded our expectations.
The lunches are fab our toddler always finishes and often requests seconds.
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like the new digital system for keeping track of what time the baby naps/when the kids eat dinner/photographs of activities they’ve done.
Can’t recommend it highly enough.

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Review from Jessica C (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The nursery staff are very friendly when welcoming you into the building. They ensure your child knows who they are and familiarise themselves with you instantly. The team in my son's room are very efficient, he settled in so quickly and really enjoys his time there. I would recommend this nursery to
anyone looking for an honest, reliable and trustworthy place where you feel comfortable. I can see what my son is up to, sleeping times, food eaten, etc., which is a comfort.

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Review from Samantha F (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been going to this nursery for the last year and we would definitely recommend them. The staff invest so much time in the children and their development. The facilities are great and they have lots of outdoor time which is really important for us. Our little girl is always full of smiles
when we collect her and always talks fondly about the staff. They are really approachable and always happy to help with any emerging issues.

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Review from Hayley G (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Both of my children really enjoy to STEPS nursery. They have settled well, get on well with the other children and have good relationships with the staff. The management are amazing and go above and beyond to cater to any needs for me or the children. My oldest is in pre-school and has learnt so much
and come on amazingly since moving into this room. I'd recommend this nursery to others and I have. Great environment and great price.

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Review from Julie C (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves Steps Nursery. He goe's twice a week but if it was up to him he would go every day. He has made excellent progress since starting 10 months ago. All the staff are so friendly and my son loves them all. I can't recommend this nursery enough.

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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter has been very happy to come to nursery from day one. She very rarely cries and loves all the teachers and carers. We've noticed he doing things that we haven't taught her she definitely learns a lot from nursery. Management have also been extremely accommodating during the time we've needed
it and staff are just always friendly.

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Review from Sophie (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl loves it here and so do I! As a nursery worker myself, I knew exactly what I was looking for in a setting and Early STEPS deliver. The staff are excellent, they take a very personal approach to teaching and the setting feels like a home from home. The staff are keen to support my daughter
with learning about her culture and celebrate a range of festivals from around the world. Communication is very good and the app which they use is fab, and really allows me to see what level my daughter is at and what she gets up to in nursery. The management are also very supportive, especially when it comes to forms or applying for funding etc, they are always happy to help and will go that extra mile. Displays around the setting are always up to date and relevant to each class which is lovely. The outdoor area is spacious and has lots of equipment for little ones to use their energy. They also have a pet guinea pig which my daughter loves! Highly recommend!

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Review from Lilia Z M (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent experience since day one. The staff are very friendly and professional. They are very attentive to my daughter's need and demands. Very experienced and warm team. The team across the nursery are very friendly and helpful. We received daily updates and her personal development review is very
detailed. My daughter loves being there and she enjoys being with the team. I would highly recommend it to anyone. Very clean and a wide range of things on offer for the kids.
The management is very helpful and very friendly on a daily basis.

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Review from Katy B (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves this nursery and the staff are lovely to him and seem to really like the children in general.
They are always doing good activities with him and teaching him things as he plays. His behaviour has improved a lot and he has become a lot more independent since he started, just over a year
ago. After his sister was born his behaviour slipped, but everyone was very understanding. His key worker also gave us an action plan to use at nursery and home and his behaviour improved in the end.
I couldn't be happier with the level of care and attention they give my son.

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Review from Amy (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are friendly and empathetic to parents and children alike. I have never felt the need to call and check on my little one as I am absolutely confident that she is in good hands and they will always call me if they want to check anything or if the little one is not well without hesitation. It
is a lovely homely environment, little one especially loves cuddles with the staff and enjoys the hot meals. I could not recommend highly enough.

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Review from N W (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending the nursery for just under 2 years now! He started when he was around 7 months old! We have had a very positive experience so far and my son has developed so much since starting. The staff are very friendly, caring and very approachable.

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Review from Keeley A (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery, all staff are up to date with all procedures. My son only currently goes 1 day a week and the improvement in everything has been amazing. Can't wait for him to start full time.
Love this nursery so much.

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Review from Parag T (Father of Child) published on 27 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been sending our son to Early STEPS since he was 10 months old. The team at Early STEPS have taken care of him and helped shape the little happy character he is today. The team are very receptive to questions, concerns and help parents to develop a child's skill set.
The nursery is very clean,
well maintained and organised every morning. The meals provided are fresh and delicious.
A great addition this year is the App which has helped us stay connected a lot more easily to our son's progress.

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Review from Lauren G (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended Early Steps Nursery for two years, and he has come on so much since starting. The staff are lovely and compassionate, he feels safe and secure enjoying the four days a week he attends. Best nursery in the area by far, would definitely recommend to other families and relatives alike.

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Review from Sarah S (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are extremely friendly and helpful, my daughter is loving her sessions. The feedback and updates on her progress have been amazing. I can’t praise them enough as since day 1 it has been wonderful and the facilities inside and outside for the little ones are great.

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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.


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