We are open all day, Monday to Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm and Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm during term time and reduced day of 9.00- 3.00pm during holiday clubs.
We offer flexible hours - Please call us to discuss in more detail.
We do not work on a 'session' basis. You can book the hours you require to suit you and your child. We charge the following hourly rates:
- £5.85 per hour- 3-4 year olds
- £6.45 per hour - 2 year olds
- £7.85 per hour - under 2 year olds
Our hourly rates will be increasing from Monday 2nd June 2025 and will be as follows:
- £6.25 per hour - 3-4 year olds
- £7.90 per hour- 2 year olds
- £ 8.95- under 2 year olds
We follow the Hampshire school terms dates as much as possible, and are open for extended hours to offer our parents more flexible start and finish times.
We ask for £3 per child per day sustainability fee, Due to government changes of policies this fee must now be voluntary but it remains a hugely important contribution to continue to maintain the quality of care and enrichment opportunities we offer the children at Stepping Stones.
The donation is broken down into three categories:
- Snack- we provide up to 2 snacks per day, we offer a range of healthy fruit and vegetables, dairy items, bread/crackers and other starchy carbohydrates. We also cater for children with dietary requirements. Providing our children with snacks in between their main meals ensures our children 'top up' on energy and nutrients. Please speak to the team if you would prefer to provide your own snack.
- Sensory Enrichment- We ensure that sensory enrichment is accessible to children everyday. Sensory play is any activity that stimulates at least one of your child's senses. Sensory play promotes the prime areas of learning and development listed within the EYFS framework. Your donation will contribute to the children accessing a broader range of experiences and enrichment.
- Curriculum Enrichment- These are experiences that are delivered above and beyond of what is expected of us in the framework, We host many specialist weeks/days including religious celebrations and special themes and your donations will contribute to the materials and resources provided to offer a more holistic approach to learning and celebrating these occasions or themes.
This will be sent via invoice at the end of each month.