Stepping Stones Daycare Ltd

About Stepping Stones Daycare Ltd
About Education & Care Service
Education & Care Services are mainstream early learning centres that offer full-day or part-day care with a structured curriculum, qualified teachers, and a focus on learning through play. They cater to families needing flexible childcare options and wanting a balanced approach that supports social, physical, and early academic development in a diverse environment.
What Is 20 Hours ECE funding?
20 Hours ECE is a government-funded initiative that helps reduce the cost of early childhood education for families with tamariki aged 3–5. Eligible children can receive up to 20 hours of funded care and education each week at participating services. Centres can set their own enrolment patterns and may ask for optional charges, but the funded hours themselves should be free of compulsory fees. If you are unsure how this works at Stepping Stones Daycare Ltd, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Stepping Stones Daycare Ltd currently has a roll of 32 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (51% of the roll), alongside māori, pacific, asian, other children.
Roll and demographic figures are based on data supplied by the Ministry of Education and were last updated on 01/07/2024.
Parent Reviews
“We adore Stepping Stones. The teachers are experienced, caring and always do their utmost to ensure a good experience for the kids. The environment is very home-like and the outdoor area is awesome! We have already recommended Stepping Stones to friends and they are just as delighted as we are.”
“Both of our boys attended Stepping Stones and they were always keen to go. I was always confident that they were safe and happy there. What I found most impressive about the teaching team is that they are continuously improving. They frequently seek feedback and try new ways of approaching communication with parents, and engaging the children. Their backyard area is a great example of frequent innovation to cater to the children's different interests and their short attention spans! I really enjoyed an evening event that a few of the teachers held for parents of the older children. The teachers introduced themselves and talked to us about their approach to planning and executing lessons with the children. And they let us try out some of the exercises - it was good fun and a great way to understand how the learning objectives connect with play. There are also great additional activities available to the children such as Playball, Yoga and Dance - which both of my children have really enjoyed. I thoroughly recommend Stepping Stones.”
“We have been so fortunate to have two children attend Stepping Stones - one most recently! Love the family atmosphere, quality education and amazing resources. The outdoor space is amazing! The learning experiences are well planned and diverse. Such an lovely centre and staff - Highly recommend to local families!”
“Our daughter has attended Stepping Stones for over 2 years and we love the dedication and support shown by the centre. Stepping Stones has looked to understand her as an individual and we are always kept abreast of what she and her friends are doing each day. Stepping Stones has been a great mix of fun, learning and new experiences for her and for us. Recommended!”
“Stepping Stones is a wonderful daycare, providing children with a calm, stable and caring environment. My husband and I were blown away by the special moments the teachers and staff created for the children on a daily basis. We looked at a number of Early Childhood Centres, but Stepping Stones stood out from the rest and we weren't disappointed. Our daughter attended from age 2 to 5 and was well prepared for school when the time came. We highly recommend Stepping Stones to anyone considering sending their child there.”
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