All staff hold relevant childcare qualifications (Early Years Teacher/NVQ level 2&3 in childcare) and are trained in First Aid, Safeguarding and Food Hygiene. As a nursery, we are continually looking to ensure children learn and develop through the specialised teaching methods of Montessori and Forest School.
We have a stimulating School Readiness Programme for all children from 2 1/2 years which focusses on key aspects of the EYFS and Montessori including; numeracy, literacy, science, practical life, culture, foreign languages and physical education. To support this all staff are encouraged to develop their skills and have robust personal development plans and regular performance meetings with management.
We have a stimulating School Readiness Programme for all children from 2 1/2 years which focusses on key aspects of the EYFS and Montessori including; numeracy, literacy, science, practical life, culture, foreign languages and physical education. To support this all staff are encouraged to develop their skills and have robust personal development plans and regular performance meetings with management.
Services
At Stepping Stones Montessori Nursery & Pre-school we offer quality and flexible childcare. For two year old children we offer 15 hours EYFS funding and for three and four year old children we offer 30 hours funded childcare for eligible families that can be taken over full days, part days or school days (9am-3pm) and also 'stretched' for 51 weeks of the year.
Montessori is an educational approach focusing on independence, respect for a child's natural development and freedom. It is founded on the premise that while children develop in different ways and at different rates, they do so in a defined sequence.
The Montessori approach holds that young children have a natural drive to understand the world around them and they can best learn through self-teaching in carefully prepared environments, under the guidance of a caring teacher.At Stepping Stones Montessori we have a weekly timetable filled with Montessori activities led by a teacher.
The Montessori approach holds that young children have a natural drive to understand the world around them and they can best learn through self-teaching in carefully prepared environments, under the guidance of a caring teacher.At Stepping Stones Montessori we have a weekly timetable filled with Montessori activities led by a teacher.
At Stepping Stones Montessori Nursery, we believe that a balanced diet is vital for your child's growth and development. We hold 5 star food hygiene rating and pride ourselves on high food standards at the nursery. We have a balanced four weekly seasonal menu (including a weekly vegan option). We source all of our meat from a local butcher and all meals use fresh and seasonal produce carefully prepared by Lisa the chef on the premises.
Originally a Scandinavian idea, children of all ages can benefit greatly from the 'hands on learning' opportunities present in a woodland environment. In an age when many children have few opportunities to be outdoors, Forest Schools offer children an exciting and stimulating way to learn and experience a broad curriculum in a woodland setting.
Stepping Stones Montessori Nursery is based in Waverton, just outside Chester. We offer high quality childcare from birth to 5 years and we are open 51 weeks a year from 07:30 to 18:00 Monday to Friday. All of our rooms are equipped with resources appropriate to your child's age and we having caring, experienced and qualified staff to ensure your child has a fun and stimulating day at nursery!
Reviews (8)
Andrew Roberts
Jul 09, 2021
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Caring, flexible and professional staff, good quality food made on site, good mix of educational activities and play, forest school is (apparently!) lots of fun, staff are very familiar with the reference process for applications to the local independent schools. Overall, we have been happy with the nursery and pre-school. We thank the team for looking after our child so well.
Cheryl Shahin-Ajerlo
Sep 05, 2020
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Becca Alice
Mar 21, 2019
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A lovely little nursery. My son is almost three and had been at Stepping Stones since he was very young. He has thrived there. They have always been very considerate of his needs and are accommodating of his multiple food allergies. He is always happy to go to nursery and has a smile on his face when I collect him. The staff in his room, Mini Pebbles, are outstanding ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Jon Cooper
Jan 31, 2019
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Aryn Shaw
Oct 13, 2018
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Kerry Forrester
Oct 08, 2018
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Helen O'Brien
Aug 29, 2018
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Sally Moore
Nov 05, 2016
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Really happy with Stepping Stones, my daughter absolutely loves going and loves the diversity of activities she does. The staff really care about the children and she learns so much, often coming home counting in French and German etc. The food standard is very good and varied, with lots of healthy foods on offer which my daughter loves. Couldn't recommend them highly enough.
