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Stepping Stones Day Nursery & Pre-School, Speedwell
Stepping Stones Day Nursery and Pre-School’s ideal location makes it highly popular amongst families living in the Speedwell, Hillifields and Clay Hill areas of Bristol.
As a Partou nursery, we believe that children should receive the best possible start to their educational journey. That’s why we work exceptionally hard to provide an engaging, exciting environment where children can thrive.
Facilities
Bright, spacious playrooms that provide a welcoming ‘home from home’ environment and are perfect for fun, educational activities
A range of extra-curricular activities for all ages, including daily yoga sessions
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
An amazing outdoor space, fully equipped with toys and play zones that are great for physical development
Highly qualified, experienced staff who are experts in early years care and education
Funded childcare places available
Nursery fees
| Full-day (2 sessions) |
Weekly rate | Early drop off session | Morning session | Afternoon session | |
| Session time | 8.00am-6.00pm | 8.00am-6.00pm daily | 7.30am-8.00am | 8.00am-1.00pm | 1.00pm-6.00pm |
| Care | £58.50 | £263.25 | £4.40 | £35.10 | £35.10 |
| Meals & snacks | £9.05 | £45.25 | £5.15 | £3.90 | |
| Consumables | £2.95 | £14.75 | £1.70 | £1.25 | |
| Total | £70.50 | £323.25 | £41.95 | £40.25 |
Upon registration, you will be asked to pay a £75 registration fee (non-refundable) or a £75 registration deposit to reserve your child’s nursery place (see terms and conditions for eligibility).
What’s included in our fees?
Our full fees are clearly broken down into care, meals & snacks and consumables fees for full transparency.
Care fees include: trained, qualified team members taking care of your child, regular updates about your child and their progress at nursery, a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities tailored to the needs of your child, and use of the nursery building facilities.
Meals & snacks fees cover the cost of all food and drinks whilst your child is in our care. Meal and snack times are a very important part of Partou nursery life, learn more about how we make food and nutrition enjoyable and educational for children in our care.
Consumables include; important daily care items needed such as nappies, wet wipes, sun cream, soap, plus other health and hygiene essentials.
Discounts
Only one discount can be applied at any time:
- 5% discount for eldest child for siblings.
- 5% discount for Blue Light Card holders.
Other key information
- We’re closed on Bank Holidays.
- We close at 4pm on Christmas Eve.
- We’re closed between Christmas and New Year.
- Charges apply across 52 weeks of the year, including Bank Holidays.
Funded childcare
Partou Stepping Stones Day Nursery & Pre-School is proud to offer funded childcare places
Funded childcare is a government incentive fulfilled by Local Authorities which aims to provide financial support for eligible families accessing childcare at an OFSTED registered setting. Partou Stepping Stones Day Nursery & Pre-School work with Bristol Local Authority to apply childcare funding for eligible families.
Funding typically covers 15 or 30 hours per week for the 38 term weeks of the year across a maximum of 10 hours a day which will be applied in different ways depending how many weeks of the year your child is in childcare:
- Children who are in year-round childcare will receive “stretched” funding. This means that their 15/30 hours over 38 weeks will be stretched over 51 weeks of the year so children accessing year round childcare at Partou Stepping Stones will receive 11.17/22.35 hours of funded childcare per week.
- Children who have term-time only childcare places will receive 15/30 hours funding per week over 38 weeks of the year. Term-time only places are limited and are subject to availability.
Government funding for childcare only applies to the care fee (as described above). Meals & snacks and consumables fees are fully chargeable for all sessions including funded.
Many families are eligible for government funded childcare, see our childcare funding guide for more information.
Term duration and dates
The 2025/2026 terms dates set by Bristol Local Authority for Partou Stepping Stones Day Nursery & Pre-School are below so you can see which term dates funding is applicable for:
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Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term |
| Term Duration | 13 Weeks | 12 Weeks | 13 Weeks |
| 1st Half Term Dates | 8th Sept – 24th Oct | 5th Jan – 13th Feb | 20th April – 22nd May |
| 2nd Half Term Dates | 3rd Nov – 12th Dec | 23rd Feb – 3rd April | 1st June – 24th July |
Please note that when you access funding in the term can impact the hours you are eligible for within that term period.
Our team will be able to assist you with any funding and term questions you may have.
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Stepping Stones
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01179 658241
Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
Stepping Stones Day Nursery, 155 Whitefield Rd, Speedwell, Bristol BS5 7UB
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What families say?
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P T
09 July 2025
My son has been attending here since January and he has improved so much! The staff are lovely and caring which has made it very easy for me to drop him off in the mornings ! He have become very settled there and enjoys it ! thank you to the staff !
M A
30 June 2025
This is my 2nd child I have had attend this nursery & is due to leave & go to primary school in Sept. I have nothing but good things to say about the staff at Stepping Stones. My 2nd child was fortunate to have the same keyworker as my 1st child. Their keyworker has been so supportive and caring towa...
Catherine T
24 June 2025
My little boy has attended Stepping Stones since he was 18 months old, and will soon be leaving to start his school journey. Through his transitioning stages of baby room, toddlers and pre-school, he has consistently been supported, encouraged, enriched, and wonderfully taken care. Huge thanks, Stepp...
C H
22 June 2025
My two daughters very much like the staff at stepping stones nursery. They are always at hand to read them a story. When I have come into the nursery at pick up all the children are happy playing or doing an activity with one of the staff members.
K R
13 June 2025
My daughter has been at this nursery since she was 8 months old and she is now 3.5 years old and in 'big girl class' aka pre-school. The nursery have been absolutely amazing in their support for her and for us through these years. As a naturally cautious child, she can be easily overwhelmed and I am ...
Laura E
13 June 2025
We've had a wonderful experience with this nursery and are so happy with the care and attention our child receives. The staff are absolutely fantastic - kind, professional, and clearly passionate about what they do. They create a nurturing, fun, and enriching environment that our child genuinely love...
B D
12 June 2025
My son has attended the nursery since last September and he's loved it from the first day. We've noticed more consistency with staff compared to last year and many improvements have been made in the baby room in a short period of time. The staff is lovely and good at communicating (at the end of the ...
Joanna S
07 June 2025
Stepping Stones is an incredible nursery. The care that the manager and her staff give the children is 110%. Our children have SEN and they are never made to feel like a problem - the staff support them so well in meeting their goals. They have supported us too as parents when things have been hard. ...
Debra W
05 June 2025
This nursery is excellent. Two members of staff in particular and the team that works at Patou Stepping Stones are so friendly. I feel very happy that my little girl goes here. She enjoys doing the activities and they look after her well ).
H K
04 June 2025
As a mother, I'm very happy with the nursery. The teachers are kind, caring, and patient. My child feels safe, happy, and excited to go every day. The management is well-organized and always keeps parents informed. It's a loving place where children grow, learn, and feel truly valued.
M W
04 June 2025
My son has attended Stepping Stones since he was a baby and is now approaching age 4. He is so happy at this nursery and the staff really know him and what he needs. When he shows an interest in something, they pursue this with him and we have seen his confidence really develop. Not to mention that h...
F R
27 March 2025
Our son has been attending Stepping Stones since September. He has been really happy there and the staff team are warm and communicate well. His key worker has been amazing, discussing his day with us and singing songs with us at the Mother's Day afternoon tea.
Maria L
11 March 2025
Despite changes in management and staff over time, I have started to see more consistency at the nursery and also on the app . Whenever I've had any concerns, I've felt comfortable speaking to the staff, who have always been welcoming and supportive. It gives me peace of mind knowing my child is in h...
C S
03 March 2025
My youngest child has just moved up to the toddler room from the baby room and my oldest attended Stepping Stones as a toddler and preschooler from 2021-2023. The staff are lovely, supportive, and have been a huge help in accommodating my children's dietary requirements. Each room has a great selecti...
C S
28 February 2025
Love the flexibility with this nursery. Staff are always friendly, they have a lovely outdoor space which is used often and various different indoor areas, with lots of different activities set out. My daughter really enjoys going here, Have been using this nursery since 2021.
Why Partou?
For us at Partou, childcare isn’t just a job, it’s a journey – one where every child leads us in a unique new direction.
As part of the Netherlands’ largest childcare group, we’ve access to world-leading expertise in learning and development, so you can be confident your child will benefit from an experience as unique as they are.
Of course, care is as much about empathy as education, and ours is a child-led approach that emphasises building confidence and curiosity – so that every child in our care has the freedom to flourish.
Reassurance for you and your little one
Care
We’re more than just a team; we’re a close community driven by our passion for childcare, and our commitment to each individual child’s development. We know that by working together, we’re stronger.
Compassion
In our community, compassion isn’t just a word; it’s our way of life. By embracing our differences, we make our community more diverse and vibrant. We build strong, supportive relationships with the children and each other, based on trust and understanding.
Continuous learning
We believe strongly in development, for the children in our care and for ourselves. Through continuous learning, we help our team and our children reach their full potential. Together, we make a positive impact, in our communities and across wider society.
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