Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Stockton Heath

147 London Road, Stockton Heath, Warrington WA4 6LG
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9.9 26 Reviews
  • Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Stockton Heath, Warrington
Welcoming children aged from six weeks to five years old, Stepping Stones in Stockton Heath offers a welcoming environment for children to play, learn and explore. The nursery was awarded Good by Ofsted in March 2022.

As well as spacious and engaging indoor facilities, the nursery also offers a great outdoors space with resources for children of all ages and stages of development. From musical activities to French lessons, there is something for all children to get involved in.

The nursery also offers homework bags and activities to help support children's development at home.

Located a short distance from the village, Stepping Stones in Stockton Heath is ideally situated for local residents.

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Care Provided by Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Stockton Heath

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Jennifer Carlton (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 15
  • Total Places for Children
  • 48
  • 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 - Stockton Heath

  • 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 car parking available at the rear of the nursery building.


Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Stockton Heath Reviews (26)

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Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Stockton Heath has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.881) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Stockton Heath has 26 reviews.

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Review from Maddalena C (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has attended Stepping Stones Day Nursery since January 2024. We couldn't be happier with the setting, from the initial settling in sessions where practitioners were so kind and caring to our daughter and to us as parents during the transition.
The practitioners are so knowledgeable and
ensure developmental needs are met by creating a nurturing and creative environment to thrive.
A special mention to one staff member in particular, for always accommodating our daughters specific allergy requirements and providing healthy and nutritious food. We get specific requests at home for the nursery menu weekly!
I would highly recommend this nursery - a home from home.

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

I am so pleased with the service and support from Stepping Stones staff at the nursery my key highlights so far.
My son settled in great into toddler then the transition to preschool was very comforting. They support and accommodate my son's interests which is lovely as he has specific interests in
which is adores and is very passionate about. They offer a good variety of food with extra helpings offered to support appetites for growth. The variety of activities in pre-school is excellent allowing them to grow and develop, such as French and also all the creativity such as mud kitchen, visits to the park, supermarkets, baking etc. Finally, the staff are all kind, caring and supportive which is exactly what is needed for your child.
Thank you.

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Review from A Y (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Stepping Stones is a wonderful nursery, we are so glad we found it. The staff are so welcoming and give great detailed feedback about how my daughter is getting on.
The outside spaces have recently been renovated and are now perfect for outdoor fun and learning.
I'm always so impressed by the extra
time, dedication and effort staff go to with activities for the children. There always seem to be so many exciting new things for them to get involved with and learn from, my daughter is always engaged and loves her nursery days.

Reply from Jennifer Carlton, Manager at Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Stockton Heath

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We truly appreciate your feedback that you have provided and we are thrilled to hear about your positive experience at Stepping Stones. We are thrilled to hear that your daily handovers from our nursery practitioners are detailed so that when you leave the nursery you are fully aware of your child's day with us at Stepping Stones. We feel incredibly lucky to have such a dedicated team who are committed to providing the highest quality of education and care for every child.


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Review from K W (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Always greated with happy smiley staff and management. My daughter has learnt and grown so much at the nursery thanks to the team. My child loves all of the staff and children at the nursery and gets excited to go there each day.

Reply from Jennifer Carlton, Manager at Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Stockton Heath

Thank you for your wonderful review! It's lovely to read such lovely comments about your experience with Stepping Stones and that your daughter loves her time with us. Thank you for your recommendation.


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Review from Anna G (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughters love their time at Stepping Stones Nursery. The staff are so lovely, caring and patient with the children and are really committed to encouraging children's confidence and independence. The facilities are great and there is a lovely new outdoor playground area for preschool children. I
like the regular updates on the nursery app which keep parents in the loop with what their child has been up to. Staff always go above and beyond to ensure exciting activities are on offer and always create such a positive and happy environment. Brilliant nursery!

Reply from Jennifer Carlton, Manager at Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Stockton Heath

Thank you for your recommendation, it's fantastic to hear that your daughters love Stepping Stones and that our team has been able to provide a caring environment for them both to thrive in with our learning opportunities/activities that we provide daily. We are thrilled with our new refurbished gardens for all our age groups and are so pleased to hear your feedback.


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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy with my experience at Stepping Stones Day Nursery Stockton Heath. This is my second child to attend, and both have loved their experience.
The girls are brilliant and my boys learned so much.
A particular shout out to the manager, who does a brilliant job.

Reply from Jennifer Carlton, Manager at Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Stockton Heath

Thank you for your wonderful review! It's lovely to read such lovely comments about your experience with our nursery. Thank you for your recommendation.


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Review from K H (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been attending Stepping Stones for just over a year now and he absolutely loves it. It's been so lovely to witness his development over that period of time and that's credit to all the key workers and their hard work and dedication.
The food menu is fantastic. It's great knowing your child
has had healthy meals daily. The outdoor play areas are brilliant too. Both recently refurbished, our son loves using the equipment outside and it's great knowing that children are able to play outside in all weather.
We would highly recommend stepping stones first for your children's learning and development journey.

Reply from Jennifer Carlton, Manager at Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Stockton Heath

Thank you for your wonderful review, it's lovely to read your fantastic comments on our food menu/daily meals and your child's development. We are over the moon with our new refurbished gardens for all our age groups and are so pleased to hear that your child loves to explore the excellent outdoor areas. Thank you for your recommendation.


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

We couldn't be happier with the care our child receives at Stepping Stones.
From our child's first day, we have felt the warmth and genuine care and we have always felt at ease knowing he is receiving the very best care.
The nursery practitioners have supported us through different developmental
stages, encouraging growth and creativity and helping make transitions easier for our child. It is incredible to see him thrive and develop and the nursery plays a big part in this.

Reply from Jennifer Carlton, Manager at Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Stockton Heath

Thank you for taking the time to complete this review and thank you for your positive comments. It's lovely to read the above comments about our nursery and our wonderful nursery team.


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

Stepping Stones is a wonderful supportive environment. The staff are lovely and my little boy had formed really strong attachments. The food is great. Stepping Stones is a really great setting that is helping to prepare my son for school. The recent update to the preschool garden is so great as well.

Reply from Neil Ritchie, Managing Director at Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Stockton Heath

Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We're delighted to hear that your little boy has formed strong attachments and is enjoying the great food at Stepping Stones. It's wonderful to know that our supportive environment and feel very fortunate to have an Early Years teacher who is helping to prepare him for school.


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

My son is in preschool currently. He has been with Stepping Stones since he was 10 months old and thoroughly enjoys his time there. He has made lasting friendships so far and appears to really connect with his carers.
The tasks and education provided are suitable to his needs and enjoyable for him
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Reply from Neil Ritchie, Managing Director at Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Stockton Heath

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your son has enjoyed his journey at Stepping Stones! It's wonderful to know that he has made lasting friendships and developed positive relationships with the team. Our Early Years Teacher works hard to ensure the environments and educational activities are not only enjoyable for the children but also support each child's development stage.


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

My daughter absolutely loves Stepping Stones. For a young one who suffers terrible separation anxiety I can't tell you how much of a relief it is when she happily goes into nursery with a smile on her face. The team are all so friendly and accommodating, especially around allergies and skin problems.
Nothing is too much trouble and they'll tailor what she needs at the drop of a hat.
The mixture of activities are fantastic and I love that they take them to the park and to see the ducks when the weather permits. Thank you for all that you do!

Reply from Neil Ritchie, Managing Director at Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Stockton Heath

Thank you so much for your heartfelt feedback! We're overjoyed to hear that your daughter loves Stepping Stones and that our team has been able to provide a friendly and accommodating environment for her. It's wonderful to know that she comes into nursery with a smile, despite her separation anxiety. We're lucky to have such a caring team who works hard to provide the very best experience for every child. We love getting out and about on trips to the park and seeing the ducks, we truly believe these experiences enrich the lives of the children and the staff!


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Review from J S (Father of Child) published on 13 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child is new to the area and had previously been at a different nursery. He slotted in amazingly well and much of this is down to the staff at Stepping Stones. They have been fantastic at helping his integration into a new nursery setting.

Reply from Neil Ritchie, Managing Director at Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Stockton Heath

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 C H (Father of Child) published on 13 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 2 year old started here in September 2024 and there was a very obvious change to her vocabulary, attitude to play, manners and overall communication, all for the better. The staff know every detail of her day from the food she's eaten, time she has slept for, games she has played and overall well-being
on the days she is in for. It is very nerve wracking for a parent when their little one starts nursery but we were so pleased with how easily she took to Stepping Stones Day Nursery and she always looks forward to going back. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, the facilities has everything my daughter needs to access different types of provisional play and the children are all lovely too which is a credit to the staffs approach. We would recommend Stepping Stones Stockton Heath to anyone looking to start their child in nursery in the area.

Reply from Jennifer Carlton, Manager at Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Stockton Heath

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It's fabulous to hear that your daughter has settled in so well, we're thrilled to hear that your daily handovers from our nursery practitioners are detailed so that when you leavethe nursery you are fully aware of your child's day with us at Stepping Stones Stockton Heath. Thank you for your recommendation.


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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot rate this nursery enough, my son who is now 6 used to attend the nursery and now my one-year-old son does. The staff make me feel so comfortable, my son who now attends absolutely loves going, and smiles every time one of the team opens the doors. He has developed so many skills since starting
in February! Love the staff and I couldn't rate it highly enough! I feel so comfortable working knowing my son is loved and cared for by the great team at Stepping Stones Day Nursery, Stockton Heath.

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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Stepping Stones Stockton Heath has gone above and beyond for our child since the day she started there. Our child has made so many friends since starting, and she has come on so much! She talks so much and loves to tell us what she has been doing during the day! She loves all of their visits to the
local park, feeding the ducks and watching the boats.
Thank you for everything, Stepping Stones!

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Review from Stacey W (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so happy with our nursery journey so far, seeing our little man coming along so well, settling in amazingly and loving it. All of the baby room staff have been fab. The manager and her team are great, they are accommodating and welcoming. It’s a lovely atmosphere. We appreciate you all, thank
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Review from J G (Father of Child) published on 13 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff there are incredible. Our daughter attended there for three years. I was really nervous about trusting someone else, as she spent the first week of her life in an incubator as was four weeks premature. The staff are so caring and patient. I love the fact the manager adds pictures of what they
have been up to. I owe the ladies there everything, they are simply amazing.

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Review from Hannah F (Mother of Child) published on 11 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

So grateful for the staff at Stepping Stones, they’ve made our journey into nursery with our little one so easy. The staff are so patient and kind and honestly, you couldn’t wish for any more for your child. We’ve received a lovely progress update with photos of her journey. The activities and range
of toys are lovely and the staff fantastic. Thank you so much!

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Review from S F (Mother of Child) published on 11 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started at Stepping Stones in January this year, she had just turned 1. It was a big adjustment for her at first and she was very unsettled at drop-offs for a good couple of months but I was assured by the staff members in her room that she had settled throughout the day and now I can tell
that she enjoys her days at nursery. It’s a very friendly environment and all the staff know her name even though they aren’t in her room which I feel is a really nice touch. My little girl has really come on in the short time of being at Stepping Stones and I have no doubt this will continue as she moves through each room. We’re very happy with our choice to send her here and look forward to seeing her develop and grow over the next few years.

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Review from H R (Mother of Child) published on 11 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl has been at Stepping Stones for 2 years and to say she loves it is an understatement! The staff are fantastic, they genuinely care about every child and the trust and bond my little girl has with them is amazing. Other nurseries we viewed seemed like they had a bigger offer but I am so
so glad we chose Stepping Stones, it’s home from home!

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.881)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.881) out of 10 for Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Stockton Heath 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 26 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 26 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 4.881 for Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Stockton Heath is calculated as follows: ( (279 Excellents x 5) + (27 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 311 Ratings = 4.881

  • 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 - Stockton Heath is based on 26 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 48 number of registered child places is 9.6, which has been reached with 26 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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Jenny

Jenny Carlton

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2001

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I have been part of the Stepping Stones team since 2001 and have been the manager at Stockton Heath Nursery for 10 years. I hold an NNEB diploma in nursery nursing along with a level 5 Leadership and Management qualification.


I am passionate about working in the early years and love being part of the journey in these first few years of every child's life, watching them grow and helping them to achieve important developmental milestones.


Frequently Asked Questions about Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Stockton Heath

What is the Age Range of Children that Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Stockton Heath accepts?

Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Stockton Heath accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Stockton Heath Open?

Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Stockton Heath is open: 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.

How many Children does Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Stockton Heath have capacity for?

Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Stockton Heath has capacity for a total of 48 Children.

How far is Stepping Stones Day Nursery - Stockton Heath to the centre of Warrington?

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

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