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Stepping Stones Child Development Centre

Updated 2026-08-05 · 2,217 reviewed · 130 listed · Scored from 15 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(15) 74 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
24-Hour / Emergency & Casual CareFamily Day Care (In-Home Educators)Long Day Care CentresKindergarten & Preschool Programs
Stepping Stones Child Development Centre
Services
24-Hour / Emergency & Casual Care, Family Day Care (In-Home Educators), Long Day Care Centres
Reviews
15

What recent reviews say

Families consistently report happy, settled children who thrive in a play-based environment staffed by warm, dedicated educators. The centre bridges daycare and preschool, with strong outdoor space, planned activities (cooking, creative play, nature work), and staff who invest in each child's confidence and independence.

One parent noted the Christian values emphasis extends beyond universal ethics to explicit faith teaching, which may not suit all families. Facilities are functional rather than luxurious, but reviewers value the genuine care over appearance.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • warm, caring staff
  • purposeful activities and play-based learning
  • smooth transitions and welcoming approach
  • strong outdoor space and garden
  • supports child confidence and independence
Watch-outs
  • explicit Christian teaching may concern secular families
caring-educatorsqualified-staffengaging-curriculumwarm-environmentconvenient-location
Best for: Families seeking preschool-quality learning with flexible childcare hours and a nature-inclusive, play-based approach.
Think twice if: Secular families should know the centre includes explicit Christian teaching alongside universal values.

Strengths

  • staff invest in each child's confidence and independence
  • planned daily activities (cooking, creative play, nature)
  • strong outdoor garden and play space
  • welcoming transitions from other childcare

Worth knowing

  • Educator Anu noted for strong individual child attachment
  • Teacher Amy praised for dedication
  • Half-day option available
  • Daily planned activities include cooking, threading, recipe books, nature play, rain play
  • End-of-year concerts held
  • Children described as often reluctant to leave at pickup

What reviews say by service

Kindergarten & Preschool Programs
Reviewers emphasize purposeful daily activities, smooth transitions, and staff warmth; one parent values the preschool-like quality within childcare hours.
Long Day Care Centres
Praised for welcoming, caring atmosphere and flexible half-day and full-day options; children settle well and are reluctant to leave.
Family Day Care (In-Home Educators)
Not clearly distinguished from centre-based services in reviews; no specific evidence of family day care delivery.
24-Hour / Emergency & Casual Care
No review evidence provided.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.77 average across the 36 kindergarten & preschool programs businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 47% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Our Rubric
Star rating 79
Review volume 52
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 63
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Does the centre cater to secular families?
The centre teaches explicit Christian values alongside universal ethics like respect and honesty. One parent felt this extended beyond general life values into faith instruction. Families uncomfortable with this should discuss expectations during enrolment.
Are half-day placements available?
Yes; at least one family reported choosing a half-day option that worked well for their needs.
What kind of activities do children do?
Daily planned activities include cooking, creative play, threading, making recipe books, nature play, rain play, and sports. The centre emphasizes child-led learning and outdoor garden time.

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Last updated 2026-08-05