Stepping Stones was founded in 1992 and is the only Montessori nursery in Macclesfield. It is based on a method of education devised a hundred years ago by an Italian doctor called Maria Montessori. The staff at Stepping Stones follow the principles of Dr Montessori and recognise that a child's intellectual capabilities develop more rapidly from birth to six years than any other period in their lives.

This is the age at which they can absorb all information without inhibitions. Children learn spontaneously and with joy, making it a period of great importance in their education. Everything that occurs in their life has a profound effect, therefore the quality of early experiences are of fundamental importance to the development of their whole personality.

Since its foundation, the nursery school has expanded to offer continual care and education for children aged from 2 to 5 years. The nursery school provides a caring environment for the children, supervised by qualified and experienced staff. We believe in continual improvement and our nursery school is regularly acquiring new equipment, books and toys. The staff continue to develop their skills by attending workshops, seminars and courses.

The aim of the nursery school is to offer the very best for the children in our care and provide a happy and secure environment, full of rewarding and valuable learning experiences. Each child is positively encouraged to develop and explore and his/her own pace, ensuring that learning remains a fun and ever evolving experience.