We’re proud to share that Home by the Sea, part of the iStep group, has been rated Good in all areas by Ofsted (June 2025). The report highlights our commitment to a nurturing, inclusive environment where children feel safe, valued, and eager to learn.Inspectors praised our strong leadership, inclusive teaching, respectful care routines, and the joy children … Ofsted Rates ‘Home by the Sea’ Nursery as Good Across All Areas
Tavistock Nursery is now officially recognised as an Elklan Communication Friendly Setting.
This means our team has completed specialist training in supporting children’s speech, language and communication from the very start. We’ve worked together to create an environment that encourages talking, listening and understanding in everyday routines and play.
Strong communication skills help children feel confident, build friendships, and learn more easily. We’re proud to have achieved this award and to be giving every child the best start with language.
The inspectors described the nursery as “homely” and full of “stimulating learning experiences” that help children thrive in every way — from strong physical development to confident communication and a deep love of learning.
We’re proud to share that Lower Beeding Day Nursery & Preschool has once again been rated Outstanding across all areas in its latest Ofsted inspection.
The report celebrated the nursery’s inclusive and empowering approach, praising staff as “exceptionally skilled” and noting how “all children thrive” in the warm, child-led environment.
Lower Beeding is part of The Nursery Family under the iStep Learning group, and this result is a shining example of the group’s commitment to high-quality early years care
We are delighted to welcome Rocking Horse Nursery to iStep Learning. Rocking Horse Nursery is located in Godalming, Surrey, and will join our The Nursery Family brand.
We are excited to announce the rebrand of Home from Home Nursery to The Home by the Sea Day Nursery and Pre-School. This change reflects our commitment to nurturing young children in a warm and inspiring environment while embracing the coastal beauty of our Hove location. We look forward to continuing our journey of delivering outstanding early years education as part of the iStep Learning group
Following the successful integration of Footsteps Nurseries into the iStep Learning group, and in response to numerous requests from our practitioners, we are pleased to announce a rebrand of our nurseries. Cromwell Road and Portslade Day Nurseries and Pre-schools remain dedicated to delivering the highest standards of care and education for every child. They are excited to continue their growth in partnership with iStep Learning.
Home from Home is an Ofsted “Outstanding” single nursery located in Hove, East Sussex. Nestled in a beautiful converted Victorian property, with a spacious and enchanting outdoor area, Home from Home is a much-loved nursery in the area.
Stepping Stones Day Nursery and Pre-school is an Ofsted graded “Outstanding” single nursery located in Okehampton, Devon. We provide a happy, caring, safe and secure environment, enabling the children in our care to thrive and be stimulated through their surroundings, activities and resources
we are pleased to announce that Muddy Boots, a group of 3 nurseries based in Exeter has joined our group and will join our Bambinos Day Nurseries and Preschool brand