At Stepping Stone Childcare and Early Development Centres, we believe that belonging shapes not only who children are, but also who they will become. It is at the heart of what we do and what we strive to create for every child in our care. Children develop a sense of belonging through their relationships with…
As adults it’s easy to forget how much is going on with toddlers in terms of emotions, thoughts, learning processes and development. These very small people are often dealing with huge emotions that they may struggle to understand. Toddlers really do depend and thrive on the compassion and stability of the adults around them. It’s…
Easter can be a very fun and exciting time for children, with an extra long weekend, hot cross buns and chocolate galore, what’s not to love? If your children get bored over the long weekend, we have compiled a list of Easter themed arts and crafts ideas for children to keep them busy. These Easter…
Adelaide Fringe, which this year runs from February 19th to March 21st, is the Southern Hemisphere’s biggest arts festival. A key event on the calendar since 1960, this event offers a vast variety of cultural delights for children as well as adults. We’re lucky to have this event right on our doorstep. Known as ‘The…
At Stepping Stone SA, we love to use current events to help to introduce children to the world around them. Sporting events are ideal for children to start to understand the world of healthy movement and to see inspirational role models demonstrating fitness, determination and resilience. If you’ve been watching the 2021 Australian Open, you…
A useful reminder: Before you start to consider all the ways that you can protect your children in the Summer heat, it’s important to remember that they look to you as their key role model. How you act and protect yourself in the hot Summer months will directly influence how your child learns about sun…
Spending extra time with your family has been one of the small silver linings to emerge as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic across the world. More than ever, parents are enjoying quality time with their children, both indoors and outdoors. If you’re looking for family friendly activities in South Australia, look no further! We’ve…
If you get the Child Care Subsidy and are doing less work, study or other recognised activity because of coronavirus you may be eligible for more subsidised care. To be eligible, you or your partner need to have been doing more than 16 hours of recognised activity each fortnight between January and March this year,…
Child Care Services Training, in association with the Department for Innovation and Skills is seeking motivated and committed people from Adelaide’s northern suburbs to complete the Stepping Stone (SA) Childcare & Early Development Centres Pre-employment program. If you’re able to commit to a 36-week training program starting in August 2020 and are eligible to obtain…
Dear Families, Following changes to the South Australian Public Health Act 2011 (the Act), from 7 August 2020, children will not be able to enrol in or attend early childhood services unless all immunisation requirements are met. What has changed? The Act states: an early childhood service must not enrol a child if all immunisation…