Stepping Stones – Key Information
Hours of Business
We are open Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 6:00pm, for 49 weeks of the year.
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Closed: 1 week in July and 2 weeks over Christmas and New Year
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Closure dates and local school term dates are displayed in our Cloakroom area
Early Learning & Childcare Funding (Free Hours)
Stepping Stones Nursery is registered to provide Early Learning and Childcare funded spaces.
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Access your child’s FREE 1140 hours per year
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Funding can be used term-time only or spread across the year
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You may split funding between our setting and another provider
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Contact us to find out how we can tailor funding to suit your needs
Childcare Vouchers & Tax-Free Childcare
We aim to make childcare more affordable by accepting:
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Childcare vouchers from a range of providers
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Tax-Free Childcare payments through the HMRC scheme
Please get in touch to confirm which provider(s) you use or to set up payments.
Holidays
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No charge when the nursery is closed (1 week in July, 2 weeks at Christmas/New Year)
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2 additional weeks per year can be taken free of charge, with at least 2 weeks’ notice
(These must be taken as either a full week or a full fortnight) -
A further 3 weeks holiday may be taken at 50% of your normal fee
Settling-In Sessions
To support a smooth transition, we offer free settling-in sessions for all new children.
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Arranged upon receipt of a completed enrolment form
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Usually last 2–3 hours, depending on your child’s needs
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Parents/carers are welcome to stay during these sessions if preferred
Flexible Booking Options & Fees
We offer maximum flexibility to meet your family’s needs:
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No minimum booking required
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Bookings can be fixed weekly or on an ‘as and when required’ basis
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‘As and when’ bookings must be paid at the time of booking or on arrival
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Regular bookings must be paid weekly or monthly via standing order
Please speak with a member of the team to discuss your specific requirements and receive an accurate quote.