Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

Stepping Stones Daycare Ltd

Auckland, Mount Eden
4.7|
Ages
0–5 years
Roll Size
32 children
Subsidies
20 Hours
Rating
4.7/5

About Stepping Stones Daycare Ltd

Stepping Stones Daycare Ltd is a education & care service in Mount Eden, Auckland, with children currently enrolled aged 0–5 years. It’s well suited for families needing flexible full-day or part-day childcare with a balanced, mainstream early learning programme. This centre offers 20 Hours ECE funding.

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

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Lisa East
April 2016

“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.”

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Steph Cooper
January 2016

“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.”

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Clare Crosby
December 2015

“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!”

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Glen McCracken
December 2015

“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!”

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Kimberly Kastelan
December 2015

“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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Contact Details

70 Wairiki Road, Mount Eden, Auckland

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