Stepping Stones
Centre-based chain
Stepping Stones by city
Branded city pages — each lists Stepping Stones's centres plus alternative operators in that city.
Stepping Stones by suburb
Top 7 suburbs by centre count. Each links to a Stepping Stones × suburb page with alternative operators alongside.
Centres by region
All centres
Stepping Stones Preschool
Stepping Stones Preschool is an education and care service in Regent, Whangarei District, with a roll of 26 children. Our analysis of the 2023 ERO report indicates a B grade for Health & safety, with the service addressing previous non-compliances in this area. No overall ERO placement was recorded in this review.
Stepping Stones Daycare Ltd
Stepping Stones Daycare Ltd received an ERO review in July 2024. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service achieved B grades for curriculum and learning, bicultural practice, and health and safety, with a C grade in leadership and governance indicating room for improvement in policy implementation and monitoring.
Stepping Stones Learning Environment
Stepping Stones Early Childhood Education
Stepping Stones @ Braebrook
Stepping Stones @ Braebrook is an education and care service in Netherby with a current roll of 70 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (March 2024) shows the service maintains good health and safety practices with appropriate adult-to-child ratios, and demonstrates systematic leadership and governance. However, bicultural curriculum development remains emerging, with little progress since 2018.
Stepping Stones Education & Care
Stepping Stones Education & Care is a home-based service in Stonefields with a current roll of 100 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (May 2023) found the service demonstrates respect for children's cultures with alignment to Te Whāriki, and meets health and safety regulatory standards.
Stepping Stones Childcare Centre
Frequently asked
- How many centres does Stepping Stones have?
- Stepping Stones operates 7 licensed early childhood services across New Zealand.
- Is Stepping Stones a chain or independent?
- Centre-based chain
- Does Stepping Stones participate in 20 Hours ECE?
- Most Stepping Stones centres participate in 20 Hours ECE for 3-5 year olds. Confirm directly with the individual centre for current participation and any optional charges.
Data sources & freshness (4 sources · last refresh 12 July 2026)
Service type, address, roll, ethnicity, Equity Index, 20 Hours, Takiwā, lat/lng
Annual financial returns (community-based + umbrella orgs)
Per-centre review reports + 6-dimension letter grades (curriculum / wellbeing / whānau / bicultural / health & safety / leadership)
Safety score, crime/1k, 2023 Census demographics
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