Business Details
36 Years
experience
Trusted Childcare Excellence in Coventry
Established in 1990, Stepping Stones Nursery has built a reputation as an Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' provider of childcare and early years education. Our dedicated team, all holding relevant qualifications and DBS checks, prioritises individualised care through a 'curiosity approach' methodology. We maintain rigorous staff development programmes, including First Aid and Child Protection Training, ensuring consistently high standards. Our nursery uniquely integrates intergenerational play through local care home partnerships and supports community initiatives like Langar Aid.With a focus on organic nutrition, structured cohort groups, and mental health awareness champions, we create an environment where children aged 6 weeks to 8 years develop confidence, social skills, and academic readiness. Our leadership team combines business expertise with decades of hands-on childcare experience, maintaining continuous improvement through regular supervision reviews and quality accreditation processes.
Services
Childcare sessions
Early years curriculum
Intergenerational play
Funded hours provision
Parent partnership programs
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We maintain an Ofsted 'Outstanding' rating since 2006
- Our staff hold Level 3+ childcare qualifications with mental health training
- We implement a unique cohort system for emotional development
- We provide intergenerational learning through local care home partnerships
- Our organic meals meet strict nutritional standards
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted
- Curiosity Approach
What people say
Wonderful nurturing second home
Excellent staff understanding of learning
Significant child development improvements
Highly motivated confident children
Perfect childcare location
Services
Childcare sessions
Flexible childcare sessions for children aged 6 weeks to 8 years, operating 7:30am-6pm daily. Includes morning, afternoon, full-day, and extended sunrise/sunset options. Staff maintain consistent caregiver groups to ensure emotional security and developmental continuity.
Early years curriculum
Ofsted-accredited educational programme following the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. Tailored learning through structured activities and child-led exploration, preparing children for school transition with focus on literacy, numeracy, and social skills development.
Intergenerational play
Unique programme connecting children with elderly care home residents through fortnightly visits and buddy systems. Develops empathy and social awareness while creating meaningful cross-generational relationships that enhance emotional intelligence and communication skills.
Funded hours provision
Approved provider of 2, 3, and 4-year-old government-funded childcare hours. Ensures accessible quality education through subsidised sessions while maintaining high staff-to-child ratios and continuous professional development for educators.
Parent partnership programs
Comprehensive parent engagement initiatives including key person policy, regular progress updates, and home-visit preparation. Offers volunteering opportunities at local charity projects and maintains open communication channels through dedicated parent zones and consultation forms.
People
Mrs Shoker
Nursery Owner & Manager
Qualified Level 6 Early Years Teacher with BA (Hons) in Business Studies. DSL and Mental Health First Aid Champion. Founded nursery in 2006 to address childcare quality gaps, maintaining consistent high standards through rigorous staff development.
Miss Dixon
Manager
NVQ Level 3 qualified with 16 years' experience since joining in 2006. Progressed from student to manager role. Specialises in creating stimulating learning activities and child development tracking, holding DSL and mental health certifications.
Mrs Sanders
Deputy Manager
NVQ Level 3 qualified with 22 years' childcare experience across all age groups. Joined in 2015, focusing on child development and family engagement. Holds DSL and mental health awareness qualifications, specialising in special educational needs support.
Questions
What age range do you accept?
We care for children from 6 weeks to 8 years old, with dedicated rooms for different developmental stages.
What are your operating hours?
We operate Monday-Friday 7:30am-6:00pm with optional sunrise/sunset sessions, closed one week at Christmas and bank holidays.
Are your staff qualified?
All staff hold Level 3+ childcare qualifications, First Aid, Child Protection Training, and regular professional development.
Do you offer funded childcare?
Yes, we provide government-funded hours for 2, 3, and 4-year-olds within our Ofsted-registered provision.
What makes you different from other nurseries?
Our unique cohort system, intergenerational play programme, and 'curiosity approach' accreditation create distinctive learning experiences.
How do you support school transition?
Our preschool curriculum and key person policy ensure children develop necessary social, emotional, and academic skills for school readiness.
