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.
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When is it on?
- Time of day
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Morning
Afternoon
Evening - Session information
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Monday to Friday 8.00am - 6.00pm
Who to contact
- Contact name
- Christine Stainthorpe
- Contact position
- Manager
- Telephone
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0191 384 3471
- hello@steppingstonesdurham.com
- Website
- Stepping Stones Day Nursery (Durham) Limited
Where to go
- Name
- Suite 15-17, The Crossgate Centre
- Address
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Alexandra Crescent
County Durham - Postcode
- DH1 4HF
Other details
- Cost description
- Please contact us for further information.
- Age range
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3 months - 5 years
Availability
- Childcare availability
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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.
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Journey planner
Address: Alexandra Crescent County Durham