Stepping Stone Northfield Childcare & Early Development Centre

Within one minute of entering the room where our baby would be cared for, my husband knew that this was the place for us. In the year since, we have been so happy with Stepping Stones Northfield and the amazing caring staff. My child adores the educators there and I love how transparent they are, providing as much information on day to day processes and overall structure as I need. I don't think I could have found a better daycare for my baby and it makes me so happy to see how enthusiastic he is to be there.

Tamara and the girls here are amazing, my son looks forward to going everyday and can’t get in the door quick enough when it’s drop off time. He must have so much fun during the day that it requires a nap on the way home, I also enjoy the updates we get during the week with what they have been doing and learning about. The cooks food here is accommodating to my son’s dietary needs and from the amounts he eats it must be delicious. I would recommend the service to family and friends as it has a warm family oriented atmosphere.

Our children have been attending Northfield Centre for a number of years. We have been provided with a lovely, caring and welcoming environment. The director and staff has always ensured our children's needs are accommodated with support and care. It has always been an approachable environment in which we feel comfortable discussing our children's needs. Highly recommend this centre.

I sent both of my kids to Stepping Stone Northfield. Back in 2013 was my son – he’s now 11, and now my daughter. They like the people, more than anything. As a migrant, we didn’t have any relatives here. Childcare is the only option. Like any child does, they’re both crying their lungs out on their first day. However the carers were so comforting, and confidently explained to me that kids will normally be fine in a week or so. I honestly didn’t believe them, however after a week, lo and behold they’re happy. Sheryl and the staff knows magic. They have a wide variety of activities that my kids don't get bored. Ask about Tuesday... my daughter's favorite day. I also have to add, it’s one of the few places where my kids ate veggies at a very young age. This alone I’ll give them 6 stars, if I can.

I started sending my son here in 2016 until starting school and now send my almost 2 year old. They were extremely helpful when my son started Kindy by allowing me to drop him at care then they took him over for half day at Kindy and vise versa for his Kindy morning sessions. My son still gets excited to say hello to the staff while dropping off his sister of before school. The staff have been professional, and supportive with both my kids and myself. I highly recommend this centre.

My oldest daughter went to stepping stones Northfield and now my 15 month old just started recently. A very safe environment for kids. The educators are loving, kind and understanding. I personally like the manager who understands your family situation. Being an Indian, I was worried about the childcare food. To be honest they both love Bec's (the childcare cook) cooking more than mine. I have enquired other childcare facilities but this is the only childcare that does not charge anything during the school holidays if one of the parent is a teacher. My sister is also planning to send her son to the same centre.

My son has been there one day after his enrolment. He did not eat and even drink water whole day. Nobody in staff encourage him to drink water at least. When we visit there to pick him, he was pale, lips dry. We pick his water bottle and gave to him and he started drinking water. It makes me nervous. It was hot day, even staff did not take off his beanie but they add one more cap on top while he was playing outside. Not had good experience and I regret for sending my son at this place.

I have not enrolled my child there but just based on a few visits the place is beautiful ,the staff were nice but did not seem enthuthiastic about their job.