Stepping Stones Day Nursery (Durham) Limited

We offer ‘30 hours childcare for working parents’.

We are a small and friendly 22 place nursery in the heart of Durham City that offers a professional day care service with experienced and dedicated staff whose utmost priority is the care and education of the children.

To find out more about help with childcare costs please visit www.durham.gov.uk/childcarecosts

When is it on?

Time of day
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Session information
Monday to Friday 8.00am - 6.00pm

Who to contact

Contact name
Christine Stainthorpe
Contact position
Manager
Telephone
0191 384 3471
E-mail
hello@steppingstonesdurham.com
Website
Stepping Stones Day Nursery (Durham) Limited

Where to go

Name
Suite 15-17, The Crossgate Centre
Address
Alexandra Crescent
County Durham
Postcode
DH1 4HF

Other details

Cost description
Please contact us for further information.
Age range
3 months - 5 years

Availability

Childcare availability
Closed bank holidays
Free 3/4 yr places
Yes
Free 2 yr places
Yes
Will be providing 30 hours
Yes

Special provisions

Wheelchair access
Yes - Wheelchair accessible via a lift.
Cultural provisions
Yes - All children will be welcomed from all cultures
Special diets
Yes - All children must provide a packed lunch.

Vacancy details

Immediate vacancies?
Yes
Other information
Limited sessions available from January 2024. (Updated 1 December 2023)

Other details

School drop off/collection
Last Ofsted inspection grade
Good
Ofsted report
View the latest Ofsted inspection report

Local Offer

Local Offer description

All SEND children will be welcomed at Stepping Stones and all treated individually with their needs assessed and catered for.

The SEND contact is Christine Stainthorpe.

 

Contact name
Christine Stainthorpe
Contact telephone
0191 384 3471
Contact email
hello@steppingstonesdurham.com

How does the early year's provision identify and assess children with special educational needs and disabilities?

How does the early year's provision identify and assess children with special educational needs and disabilities?

Through parent information obtained and any other medical professionals involved with the little one, the nursery will make a care plan to accommodate and support the child's needs.

How will the curriculum be matched to meet children's developmental needs?

How will the curriculum be matched to meet children's developmental needs?

The curriculum will be adapted allowing all children to access the curriculum.

What specialist services and expertise are available at or accessed by the early years setting?

What specialist services and expertise are available at or accessed by the early years setting?

None at present.

How accessible is the early years setting environment? (indoors/outdoors)

How accessible is the early years setting environment? (indoors/outdoors)

Setting accessible via a lift. Once in Nursery it is all accessible on one level.

How will the early years provision prepare and support my child(ren's) transition to their next educational establishment?

How will the early years provision prepare and support my child(ren's) transition to their next educational establishment?

During transition, the nursery offers visits to new setting which could be accompanied by their key worker. Photo books remind the child of where they are going so they can be familiar to the child.

Disclaimer

Durham County Council's Families Information Service does not promote nor endorse the services advertised on this website. Anyone seeking to use/access such services does so at their own risk and may make all appropriate enquiries about fitness for purpose and suitability to meet their needs.

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