About Us

Stepping Stones Child Development Centre is a registered not-for-profit organisation that was established by the East Fremantle Baptist Church in 2010. From the beginning, Stepping Stones has always had a strong link with the East Fremantle community and was designed and built by local professionals. What started as a small group of passionate educators and families has blossomed into a warm, inclusive space where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn.

Our service caters for children aged 2 years and 9 months up to 5 years of age and is CCS approved. We are open from 7.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday, 50 weeks of the year and closed on WA public holidays.

For further information about our service, policies and procedures, please view our Family Handbook.

Our Philosophy

We believe every child is a unique and cherished individual - full of potential and purpose. Learning begins within a caring community, through strong relationships built on kindness, compassion, and trust, and continues through meaningful experiences that inspire curiosity, creativity, and resilience. We see learning as holistic, interwoven through all aspects of a child’s development: physical, emotional, social, spiritual, creative, cognitive, and linguistic. We recognise the vital role of families as children’s first teachers and are deeply grateful for the trust they place in us. We value the partnerships that support each child’s learning, wellbeing, and sense of belonging.

We are committed to creating environments where:
• Kindness, compassion, and trust form the foundation for growth
• Joy is found in everyday moments and meaningful learning experiences
• Every child feels seen, heard, and celebrated
• Children are empowered to explore, take risks, and make sense of their world

Together with families, we lay strong foundations for learning and life - building a joyful, kind community where every step is supported and celebrated.