Welcome to Stepping Stones
Thank you for considering Stepping Stones Day Nursery for your child.
We are a warm, inclusive, family‑centred nursery in Pershore, offering high‑quality early education for children aged 0–5 years.
Our nursery is built on strong relationships, a nurturing environment, and a curriculum that celebrates curiosity, independence, and real‑life learning. We pride ourselves on being a home‑from‑home, where children feel safe, loved, and excited to learn.
We have a small, extremely experienced staff team providing high quality care, learning and nurturing nature for the children in nursery helping them grow and flourish ready for their school years.
We are open from 7.30am-6pm, with full day and half a day sessions available. We accept all government funding.
We are here as the stepping stone in your child’s future and a home away from home for your child to feel safe, secure and flourish.
Our Vision
We want every child to leave Stepping Stones:
- Confident
- Curious
- Independent
- Resilient
- A love of learning
- Ready for school
- Strong Early Literacy and Maths Skills
We nurture children’s natural curiosity through play, exploration, and meaningful experiences that help them understand the world around them. We believe every child is unique, capable and full of potential
How Children Learn at Stepping Stones
- Child‑led play
- Explicit teaching
- Sustained shared thinking
- Modelling and scaffolding
- Real‑life experiences
- Outdoor learning every day
Our curriculum is sequenced across the year with monthly focuses, seasonal learning, cultural celebrations, and planned enhancements.
We complete monthly observations, create key group planning, targeted intervention support when needed, termly reports and support parents for home learning.
Our Curriculum
Our curriculum is:
- Child‑centred
- Play‑based
- Communication‑rich
- Inclusive
- Experience‑led
- Rooted in early intervention
We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Birth to Five Matters and tailor learning to each child’s needs, interests, and developmental stage.
Our Curriculum Priorities:
- Communication & Language
- Personal, Social & Emotional Development
- Independence
- Real‑life experiences
- Early intervention for SEND and children who need extra support
We also have a curriculum parent pack for a more detailed breakdown of the learning we implement and the pedagogy we adapt