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Stepping Stones Day Nursery

Market Lane, Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 3ED

Daily rate£38.00 - £60.00 per day
Opening hoursOpen from 08:00 to 18:00
Ages from 1 months to 5 years
Capacity94 places
243m2 outdoor space
Funded hours supported
Inspection RatingGood

Ofsted · 2023-04-26

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5.0

3 reviews

About this Newcastle Upon Tyne Nursery

Description

Stepping Stones Day Nursery is in a convenient location, just minutes away from the Metro Centre and the A1 and also very accessible from Newcastle, Gateshead & the Team Valley. We are registered to care for up to 94 children between the ages of 6 weeks to 5 years and we are open from 8:00am until 18:00pm 5 days a week, our half days are between the times of 08:00-13:00 or 13:00-18:00. We also offer a pre arranged 07:30am early start if you wish to start that little bit earlier. We are open for 51 weeks per year with the exception of public bank holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year. All of our staff are fully qualified and experienced and provide warm, caring and safe enviroments for your child to thrive in.

Our nursery has four different rooms all with CCTV, The Baby Room, Duckling room,Cygnet room and the Pre-School room which have a range of equipment and toys that are stimulating and educational while also being age-appropriate, we also have a large outdoor area that contains a hard, grassed and soft surface so the children get plenty time outdoors as we believe it is a big part of their learning environment.

Each child in the nursery is given a key worker, this staff member is responsible for their planning of a child and to ensure that each child is developing well, if you wish to have a chat with your Childs key worker please do not hesitate to ask for an appointment to talk about their development.

We accept many nursery voucher schemes/tax free childcare and also 2 & 3 year funding, if you have any questions or are unsure about if you qualify please contact us.

Discounts

We offer a full time weekly rate of £270.

Location

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Last inspected 26 April 2023

Inspection ID 10280617

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Frequently asked questions

Here are common questions parents ask about Stepping Stones Day Nursery.

Stepping Stones Day Nursery costs from £38 per half day session, and from £60 per full day session, depending on your child's age and how many days they attend. As a working example for a 9-month-old attending 5 days per week, the estimated cost is £635 per month or £7,622 per year. This is lower than the Gateshead average of £83 per day. Extra charges for meals, consumables, or additional hours can be up to £12, where published. For a more tailored estimate, including any funding you may be eligible for, use the Nuuri childcare cost calculator for Stepping Stones Day Nursery.

Indicative monthly nursery costs for each age band and attendance pattern, for an average working parent with standard funding assumptions used on nursery profiles. Figures are illustrative only; confirm with the nursery. Hover a cell for the indicative yearly total, or use a screen reader for the same detail in each cell.

As a working example, for a 1 year old attending 3½ days per week, the indicative cost is £335 per month or £4,022 per year.

Estimated nursery costs by age and days per week. Scroll horizontally for more attendance options.
Indicative estimated monthly costs for Stepping Stones Day Nursery in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Hover a data cell for the indicative yearly total, or use a screen reader to hear yearly text in each cell.
Age2 days per week2½ days per week3 days per week3½ days per week4 days per week4½ days per week5 days per week
3-8m£400 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,800.£500 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,000.£600 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,200.£708 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,500.£833 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,000.£958 / monthIndicative yearly: £11,500.£1,083 / monthIndicative yearly: £13,000.
9-11m£80 / monthIndicative yearly: £960.£135 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,622.£235 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,822.£335 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,022.£435 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,222.£535 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,422.£635 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,622.
1y£80 / monthIndicative yearly: £960.£135 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,622.£235 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,822.£335 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,022.£435 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,222.£535 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,422.£635 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,622.
2y£80 / monthIndicative yearly: £960.£135 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,622.£235 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,822.£335 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,022.£435 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,222.£535 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,422.£635 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,622.
3y£80 / monthIndicative yearly: £960.£135 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,622.£235 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,822.£335 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,022.£435 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,222.£535 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,422.£635 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,622.
4y+£80 / monthIndicative yearly: £960.£135 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,622.£235 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,822.£335 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,022.£435 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,222.£535 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,422.£635 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,622.

For example, figures are nursery fees before savings from Tax-Free Childcare or similar schemes where eligible. Use the full Nuuri childcare cost calculator to change age, days, and funding.

Stepping Stones Day Nursery was last inspected by Ofsted on 26 April 2023 with an overall inspection result of Good.
Stepping Stones Day Nursery is registered for up to 94 children per day. Availability varies by age group and session type.
Stepping Stones Day Nursery accepts children from 1 months to 60 months. Published room age ranges: The Baby Room: from 1 months to 16 months. Duckling Room: from 16 months to 24 months. Cygnet Room: from 24 months to 36 months. Pre-School Room: from 36 months to 60 months.
Stepping Stones Day Nursery is open 8am - 6pm, Monday to Fridays. Please check bank holiday and seasonal closure details directly with the nursery.
Yes, Stepping Stones Day Nursery accepts the 30 hours childcare entitlement for eligible working families. This scheme, which totals 1,140 hours per year, is now available for children from 9 months old up to school age. While all 3-year-olds receive a universal 15 hours, the full 30 hours requires families to meet specific income requirements. You can stretch your 1,140 hours across the full year or use them during term-time. For a custom quote, use Nuuri's Stepping Stones Day Nursery child care cost calculator or read our guide to nursery funded hours in England.
The current minimum number of sessions per week for Stepping Stones Day Nursery is 1 session a week. Requirements can differ by room and age group, so confirm the latest policy before registering.
Book a visit by contacting Stepping Stones Day Nursery directly or using the enquiry form.
Browse nearby options using nurseries near NE16 3ED.
On average, nursery costs £83 per day in Gateshead, depending on the provider and age of your child.
Stepping Stones Day Nursery complies with the updated Early Years Foundation Stage safeguarding and welfare requirements. Before a child is admitted, Stepping Stones Day Nursery is required to obtain full information regarding food allergies, intolerances, and special dietary preferences. This data is maintained in Allergy Action Plans and shared with the entire staff team. In line with Department for Education nutrition guidance, Stepping Stones Day Nursery ensures that staff are trained to recognize symptoms of anaphylaxis and that clear procedures are in place at every meal and snack time to verify that food meets each child's specific requirements.

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