Stepping Stones

We are a local charity offering high quality, affordable, flexible childcare for children age 0-14 years.

[Stepping Stones @DSSNursery]

We are here 👍

[TALKDerby @lets_TALKDerby]

We’re all set up for the Champions Network Meeting! 🎉

Don’t forget to come and fill out our speech bubbles with the best thing to come out of TALK Derby for you.

And, of course, have a picture with our selfie boards! 📸

#speech #language #communication @DerbyOppArea @DerbyCC

[Stepping Stones @DSSNursery]

Our children love our forest garden, such a language rich environment

[TALKDerby @lets_TALKDerby]

The children at @DSSNursery have the great opportunity of playing outside in the forest garden🌲🌳

This creates a whole new environment to explore, chat about and learn in.

#speech #language #communication #talking #listening #words #learning @DerbyCC @PTDerbyshire @SCDerbyuni

[Early Years Alliance @EYAlliance]

“At a time of great challenge for the early years, we hope that Mr Williamson will be actively involved in discussions about the future of the sector, particularly ahead of this year Budget and Spending Review."

See our full comments on the reappointment of Gavin Williamson:

[Stepping Stones @DSSNursery]

Looking for childcare?...

[Stepping Stones @DSSNursery]

@katesilverton Well said Kate, it is the cornerstone of our early years curriculum

[Stepping Stones @DSSNursery]

February half term is fast approaching, book now to avoid disappointment, great week planned

[Stepping Stones @DSSNursery]

Have your say about the extended entitlement for 3 and 4 year olds, complete the short survey at https://t.co/HQud8i5meq

[Stepping Stones @DSSNursery]

Ofsted said..."Parents spoken to on the day of the inspection praised the high standards of care and learning provided by staff"

[Stepping Stones @DSSNursery]

Ofsted said..."Children enjoy fresh air and exercise outside and enjoy a range of nutritious snacks and meals"

[Stepping Stones @DSSNursery]

Ofsted said..."Leaders at the nursery foster a culture of high expectations and lead a dedicated staff team, working together to ensure every child enjoys their time at the nursery"

[Stepping Stones @DSSNursery]

We are absolutely delighted to announce that Ofsted have continued to grade us as a Good provider, the report is available to read https://t.co/PkQybcS1Vo…/find…/provider/CARE/EY330097

[Stepping Stones @DSSNursery]

Very well deserved, excellent training provider

[Eden Training Solutions UK @EdenTrainingUK]

We're over the moon to announce we have retained our Good Provider status with Ofsted, Thanks to everybody on the team you have done yourselves proud!

Check out John's blog for the highlights
https://t.co/YijI7uVn7y
Check out the full report
https://t.co/w1QUwPvP5z

[Stepping Stones @DSSNursery]

Truly transformed our world, thank you @pattonairglobal

[Pattonair @pattonairglobal]

100 volunteers, 5 days, 80 litres of paint...we are incredibly proud of the work our employees completed last week at @DSSNursery to help transform their facilities and garden. Our DIY SOS style project is complete #DIYSOS #PattonairInTheCommunity @Fothersej22

[Pattonair @pattonairglobal]

Janet Holland from @DSSNursery met with Chloe Fellows back in January to discuss ideas for a project.

#PattonairInTheCommunity #DIYSOS

[Stepping Stones @DSSNursery]

Beyond words, children's faces says it all, you are amazing @pattonairglobal

[Pattonair @pattonairglobal]

We did it! 3 Classrooms and a staff room restored for @DSSNursery this week. We can't forget the new outdoor features we've built which include a water wall, bug hotel, mud kitchen and given the band stand a new lease of life.
#PattonairInTheCommunity #DIYSOS

[Stepping Stones @DSSNursery]

What amazing outdoor areas Pattonair have created for our children, excellent job, we can't wait for them to see it

[Pattonair @pattonairglobal]

Day 4 and we're almost there. The team today have been busy @DSSNursery in the sunshine, building a bug hotel, mud kitchen, water wall, raised flower beds as well as adding many other features to the outdoor play areas. #PattonairInTheCommunity #DIYSOS

[Stepping Stones @DSSNursery]

Amazing job guys, you are our hero's, thank you

[Pattonair @pattonairglobal]

It's day 3 and things are beginning to take shape in our DIY SOS style project at @DSSNursery. Today Chloe Fellows joined the team of volunteers making finishing touches to the classrooms. #PattonairInTheCommunity #DIYSOS

[Stepping Stones @DSSNursery]

Such an amazing group of people, working so hard to make a massive difference for our children, thank you @pattonairglobal

[Pattonair @pattonairglobal]

We have completed day 2 of our DIY SOS style project @DSSNursery. Our team of volunteers were joined by a member of our Senior Leadership Team today and undertook tasks such as painting, glossing and building flat pack furniture for various rooms on site #PattonairInTheCommunity

[Stepping Stones @DSSNursery]

Incredible support for our charity, transformation in action, thank you @pattonairglobal

[Pattonair @pattonairglobal]

It's day one of our DIY SOS style project that we are running for @DSSNursery. Our employees have given up a week of their time to re-energise the facility and create a better environment for the staff and children #DIYSOS #PattonairInTheCommunity