Testimonials

"Stepping Stones has been a wonderful experience for our children. Since the moment we came to visit, we knew it was the perfect daycare setting for our family. Our 4-year-old really looks forward to her days in Stepping Stones and it can be hard to drag her away when it’s time to leave!! We have always had the upmost confidence in the standard of care provided. The excellent communication with regular updates on our children’s progress is very reassuring. Most importantly, as working parents, knowing our children are safe and happy is invaluable and we are very grateful to the staff at Stepping Stones."

We feel very happy to have found a daycare like Stepping Stones for our daughter Zoë. She is stimulated, engaged and nurtured, so it is a fantastic place for her to play, learn and grow. We feel very fortunate that she is being so well cared for by attentive and kind people in what has become a home away from home. Zoë is thriving and we are genuinely thrilled!"

“You could not find a better place than this. A wonderful environment for little ones to play and learn. Very much a family atmosphere with children mingling across age groups and learning from one another. Staff are genuinely dedicated to caring for the kids while encouraging all aspects of their development.

The centre owners adore the kids and strive to make Stepping Stones the richest experience a child could wish for. This isn't daycare, this is your child's education. We are thrilled at our daughter's progress. Her speech, confidence and social skills (manners, empathy, patience, sharing & cooperation to name a few); her creativity, desire to read, sing and join in with others are just some of the areas in which she has leapt forward, in only 9 months! When she first arrived she could not bear to be separated from us; the teachers were so supportive through that transition and since then our daughter is tremendously happy at what she fondly calls 'my kindy'."

"I am a parent of 2 boys ages 4.5 and 1.5, both of whom attend Stepping Stones Daycare. The older one has been at the centre since he was 1.5 and the younger since he was 1. Stepping Stones has provided them both with such a warm and loving home away from home as their ‘extended family’ of friends and caring teachers. They both love their ‘Stepping Stones days’ and have grown and matured so beautifully under the teachers’ care and guidance. I can’t speak highly enough of the centre and would happily recommend Stepping Stones to anyone else considering the centre for their children.”

"We chose Stepping Stones as it was a small family environment, with better ratios than others, and they seemed genuinely interested in our children and our family as a whole. We have been at Stepping Stones for three years now with two children, and can thoroughly recommend it as a caring, nurturing, safe environment for both our children. The outside space is huge."

"We are very pleased with Stepping Stones. The staff and the facilities all contribute to Stepping Stones being a warm and welcoming place. Our son particularly enjoys exploring the large outdoor area. It is great to have peace of mind that our son is well looked after in a stimulating and exciting environment."

"The biggest draw card for me in choosing Stepping Stones was the small intimate size of the place - it meant my son was not lost in a corner of a large building or competing with 100 other kids for attention. The teachers are fantastic, very caring and really take the time to get to know the children and build relationships. My son has been very happy there which makes my day easier knowing he is enjoying himself and being looked after well."

"Stepping Stones has a lovely family feel to the centre. It is a home away from home for both of our children. I love being able to leave them there knowing that they will be looked after in a warm, secure and great learning environment. The centre has a fantastic outdoor area with shelter, so even during the winter months the children are able to get outside for lots of fresh air and fun. Along with excellent, caring staff and a great getting ready for school program, there are also enjoyable family events throughout the year. Thanks very much to everyone for all the effort and work in taking such great care of our children."

"We would happily recommend Stepping Stones to other families. It is a warm and nurturing environment with a focus on family values and care. We love that the teachers get to know each child as an individual. There is encouragement and support of their interests and learning at each stage of their development. We also love that our kids get to spend a lot of time outside in the fantastic garden space and that they get to socialise with all age groups.Thank you Stepping Stones for creating an environment that our children are happy in!"

"I have had two children at Stepping Stones. One boy is now at school and his sister is still at Stepping Stones. I can honestly say that I've been really happy with the care Stepping Stones provides. Our eldest just thrived there. When he started he was a bit reluctant to join in but ended up with a great bunch of friends some of whom he still sees even though they are at different schools. He loved running around and doing all the lovely boy things that 3 and 4 year olds love doing. Stepping Stones prepared him for school so well - on his second day at school the teacher even commented that Harry joined in and participated in group activities and she could tell he'd been doing it at preschool and was eager to learn. Our youngest loves it, she has a group of lovely friends and just loves the teachers. All the singing, dancing, paint, mud and sand. She has even sometimes asked to go on the 'mummy days' when she is supposed to be home with me. High praise indeed."

"A key requirement for us finding a daycare for our daughter was one that felt like a home, was inviting and had a loving environment. Stepping Stones met all of these needs and more! The staff are extremely caring, thoughtful and engaged with all the children. Our daughter loves her time there and is encouraged to experience and try all kinds of exciting things each day. Stepping Stones is a beautiful daycare and one where you feel like the teachers genuinely love the children and is run like a family home."

"Our son has been at Stepping Stones for the past 9 months since he was 1 and the centre has been exactly what we wanted, small numbers, lovely big outdoor playarea, plenty of activities and the staff are really caring and go that extra mile to ensure the kids are well looked after and feel nurtured."

"We knew the moment we saw Stepping Stones that it was the right place for our family. They have created a nurturing, safe, creative and stimulating environment for our daughter that has supported her growing personality, interests, independence, and curiosity. It has become her "home away from home" and the teachers treat all the children like family. Thank you Steppingstones, our daughter has benefited greatly from being there and we are lucky to have you!"

"I'm so glad I chose Stepping Stones as the daycare to look after my son when I returned to work. He was comfortable from day one in such a fun and caring environment. And I love the photos I get emailed of what he's doing during the day!"

"We have been so fortunate to have two children attend Stepping Stones. 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!"

"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.”

"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 place where our son is personally welcomed each morning, a place where we know his learning and development is of paramount importance, where the teachers are truly passionate and dedicated to providing a structured, warm, interactive and fun-filled day of education for him, where the parent/ teacher relationships are strong and well maintained, and most importantly – where I know he is in safe, loving and supportive hands."

"Every day I'm in awe of the amazing journey our daughter is on – from baby to toddler – and her time at Stepping Stones has been instrumental in supporting and encouraging her learning and development. We can't speak more highly of you and the Kiwi baby team! She receives awesome care and attention, which provides great comfort knowing she is safe and above all HAPPY! Even the tiniest of milestones are recorded and shared with us. The lovely daily photos and messages in her day book are a real treat and capture great memories! Most of all she has lots of fun and the ability to play freely, be creative and very, very messy!"

"We chose Stepping Stones because we wanted a small, personal centre, with great indoor and outdoor spaces and an individualised rather than 'one size fits all' approach. We have been really happy with the care for our daughter – she has bonded beautifully with her teachers, made lots of little friends and has thrived on plenty of sensory play, music, arts and creative activities. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Stepping Stones to other parents."

"We are really happy with the way our two children have settled into Stepping Stones. We started at Stepping Stones in October 2015, and the main thing we have noticed is how confident our daughter has grown – talking to other adults, and making new friends. The teachers are enthusiastic and caring, and work hard to ensure each child feels a sense of belonging there.”

"It seems every week our daughter comes home with a new skill, new words or a new song – constantly surprising us with her learning.  She has developed strong friendships and just loves attending stepping stones.” 

"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."