Why is personal hygiene for children important? Good hygiene habits are key to ensuring the safety of your child and the children they interact with. As the old saying goes,... Read Blog
By this point you are probably already aware of the benefits of day nursery. So now it’s time to focus on how we help our children to settle in. Children... Read Blog
Developing your child’s fine motor skills is a keystone in early development. Fine motor skills make up a large part of everyday life and are something you and I may... Read Blog
Reading parenting books is something all parents would love to do but don’t always have time for. In today’s busy world, more and more people are turning to podcasts for... Read Blog
Music is a fantastic tool for early childhood development. Around the world, people are familiar with the benefits of music. From mental health benefits to physical development, literacy levels to... Read Blog
Communication is a vital skill, and one, your baby starts learning when they first hear your voice in the womb. From about 20 weeks, the foetus starts hearing its mother’s... Read Blog
Entertaining the kids in the middle of winter can be tricky. With everyone keeping warm while winter winds blow, you as well as your children can start to feel bored... Read Blog
Good hygiene and cleaning practices are one of the best ways to teach kids about responsibility and self-confidence. At a time when cleanliness is incredibly important to you and your... Read Blog
Screentime for children is often a conflicting topic with a variety of different views on what’s considered normal. With the increase in online media and the use of technology, it’s... Read Blog
With toddlers and young kids, the thought of a long trip could be a nightmare to most parents. However, with the right entertainment and activities, it is possible to keep... Read Blog
Education is key to a child’s development. And there is no stage as integral to development as the early years’ foundation stage (EYFS). This UK system is one that all... Read Blog
Learning zips, buttons, and laces is important to your child’s development. Getting dressed and dressing is one of the most integral parts of early development as it promotes self-confidence, independence... Read Blog
Cooking with your kids is a great way to bond, have fun, learn, and develop skills. This activity is also a necessity for everyone, no matter where they might go... Read Blog
We are pleased to announce we reopened on the 1st of June. Our children’s safety is always at the forefront of our minds: that’s why we developed new guidelines and... Read Blog
All children develop differently. Milestones, like rolling, crawling, and walking, are well-documented but talking is a bit trickier. Some toddlers start babbling away while others are quiet. Regardless of the... Read Blog
Exercise is incredibly important to your child’s health and development. According to the NHS, children and young people aged between 5 and 18 should be doing regular aerobic exercise as... Read Blog
Easter is the perfect time to spend some quality time with family. The kids are on school holidays, parents are on long weekends, and everyone is itching for something to... Read Blog
Around Christmas time your little ones are sure to see you bustling about, preparing food for friends and family. Children love to copy their parents and occupying them in the... Read Blog
The number of childcare places across the UK has dropped year on year since 2016 from 3,093,000 to 2,841,300 in 2018. A quick search of ‘when to apply for nursery... Read Blog
Reading is an important activity in your child’s development. From success in schools to building a relationship between yourself and your child, there are a host of benefits to taking... Read Blog
An introduction to children’s social development Socialising is one of the most integral parts of any child’s development. From basic soft skills to deeper life lessons, having your child spend... Read Blog
Toddlers and tantrums are inevitable. It forms part of every child’s development and is a natural response to everything from being over-tired to frustrated. These tantrums are often the subject... Read Blog
Good sleep is essential to both your and your baby’s health. This much-needed downtime has a wide array of benefits and maintaining good sleep hygiene is key. According to the... Read Blog
Stepping Stones Parent’s Charter September 2018 To ensure a positive two-way working relationship on all aspects of care and learning for your child we provide a yearly schedule of events.... Read Blog
Father’s Day 2018 at Stepping Stones At Stepping Stones Day Nursery Ltd Nottingham on 15th June 2018, for Father’s day, we had around 40 of our children’s fathers come and... Read Blog
Story Telling Week During National Storytelling Week all rooms will be focussing on reading and telling stories and we would love you to come in and read or tell your... Read Blog
