Childcare options in Netherby

Where curiosity is encouraged, creativity is celebrated, and every day is an adventure!

We are a group of well-established, non-profit, professional kindergartens based in the Ashburton community, offering education for 2-6 year olds.

We maintain a high-quality programme, which is taught by professional teachers, ably supported by a Kindergarten Manager and Administrator.

Your children will benefit from a wealth of educational and play resources, whilst in a safe and secure, clean and comfortable environment.

We promote high self-esteem and confidence – happy children bring happy parents and families. We believe children do their greatest amount of learning through play.

Our professional teachers are all qualified in Early Childhood Education. They extend your child’s thinking and choices through individual programme plans and provide an educational environment and appropriate resources to support your child’s learning needs.

Our team from Stepping Stones @ Braebrook work within our purpose built environment to guide your child to be curious, to learn and discover amongst their peers and to build strong meaningful relationships with their teachers.  Building social confidence within the setting of Stepping Stones @ Braebrook enables children to go to school more prepared and with more confidence. Our purpose built facility is an inviting and spacious environment where children are encouraged to seek new knowledge and skills every day. A great atmosphere indoors and out allows for both structured and free play during your child’s session. We want to guide your child to become a confident and competent learner.

Rhythms & Rituals

We believe in the importance of rhythm through out the day rather than the traditional use of routines. The rhythms and rituals of the day include special care moments shared with key teachers. Rhythms and rituals give children a sense of security and wellbeing. Our day is predictable yet flows, it’s not set in stone or inflexible but is able to be moulded for the needs of the children and their families.

Exploration/Discovery

Children are given the opportunity to explore different textures and create their own working theories. These working theories will help children to make sense of the world around them. Sensory exploration allows children to naturally use scientific processes while they play, create and explore. Children are curious and are given the opportunity to ask questions and explore their environment.

Physical Development

Children develop physically, refining their motor skills, developing agility and reaching developmental milestones. Children develop control of their bodies and gain confidence within themselves to take risks and actively explore their environment. Developing spatial awareness through their physical development allows children to understand personal space and how to navigate through their surroundings.