Stepping Stones Childcare - Cornwall

28/09/2026

03/09/2026

We’ve loved welcoming the children back into Mount Charles this morning! 💛 It’s been so lovely to start seeing their smiling faces and have everyone back together again.

We’ve also given the Frogs Room a little revamp over the summer holidays, and we’ve loved seeing the children exploring and enjoying their refreshed space! ✨

Here’s to a fantastic year ahead! 🌟

01/09/2026

A busy day of learning at Stepping Stones! 🌟

Today was all about training, learning and sharing ideas! 💛

This morning, the team spent time getting to grips with our new policies and procedures, making sure everyone is up to date and feeling confident with all the exciting changes ahead. 📚✨

Then this afternoon, we were thrilled to welcome guest speakers from Speech and Language! 🗣️💬 They delivered some fantastic new training on how we can further support and improve communication through the use of communication boards.

It was a really positive and informative day, and we’re excited to put our new knowledge and ideas into practice to help ensure every child has the opportunity to communicate in a way that works best for them. 💕🌈

Always learning, always growing, always striving to do our best! 🌟

11/08/2026

A gentle reminder to families:
Please ensure children are not dropped off before their booked start time, as early arrivals can affect our staffing ratios.

Going forward, families arriving before their child’s session starts will be asked to wait until their booked time.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. 😊

25/07/2026

This morning, we celebrated our Mount Charles Graduation! 🎓

It was so lovely to be able to say one final big goodbye to all of our amazing school leavers. We are incredibly proud of each and every one of you and can't wait to see where your next adventure takes you. Wishing you all the very best for the future!

A huge thank you to all of our parents and families for taking the time out of your busy day to come along and celebrate with us. It meant so much to have you there sharing this special milestone with your children.

Thank you to George & Giraffe for our beautiful Posters for both the Butterflies and the Frogs graduations!

And finally, a massive thank you to our wonderful team for all of the hard work, care and effort that went into making today's celebration so special. We couldn't have done it without you! 💙

18/07/2026

18/07/2026

🎓 This morning our Carclaze setting held our Preschool Graduation, and what a morning it was! Our preschool children looked amazing all dressed up as they celebrated their graduation and enjoyed a lovely party with their friends before taking their next steps.

Class of 2026 – what a pleasure it has been watching you grow. We are so proud of each and every one of you and wish you all the very best for your next adventure. 🌟

A huge thank you to our amazing Butterfly Room team and our wonderful Deputy Manager for bringing it all together for the children. These ladies are always going above and beyond, and this morning truly showed that for everyone to see.

Thank you all, from all of us. 💛

Next week it’s our Mount Charles setting’s turn, and we can’t wait to celebrate with another wonderful group of graduates! 🎉

03/07/2026

If you need childcare over summer its not too late to book 😘

10/06/2026

🌟 Childcare from 6 Months at Stepping Stones Nursery 🌟

Did you know that Stepping Stones Nursery now welcomes children from just 6 months old?

As a charity-run nursery, we believe that every child should have access to high-quality, affordable early years education and care.

✅ Children accepted from 6 months to school age
✅ Fully funded childcare places available for eligible families
✅ Affordable childcare with no additional fees for funded hours
✅ Safe, nurturing environments where children can learn, grow and thrive
✅ Experienced and caring staff
✅ Flexible sessions to support families

To help provide children with a nutritious and hearty snack each day, we ask families for a small half-termly snack contribution.

At Stepping Stones, we’re committed to making quality childcare accessible while ensuring children receive the best possible start in life.

📍 Mount Charles Setting – 12–14 Wesley Place, St Austell, PL25 4QA
📍 Carclaze Setting – Scol Kensa, Carclaze Road, St Austell, PL25 3AG

📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.steppingstonescornwall.co.uk

Spaces available now – book a visit and discover what makes Stepping Stones special!

19/05/2026

After years of hard work, dedication, and heart, this year marks Julie’s final year helping to plan and bring Party in the Park to life 💛

Julie isn’t retiring, but this is her last year organising Party in the Park, and we wanted to celebrate everything she has done over the years.

From the behind-the-scenes organising to making sure every event was filled with fun, laughter, and community spirit, Julie has been such a huge part of what makes Party in the Park so special.

We want to say a massive THANK YOU to our lovely Julie for everything she has done over the years. Your time, care, and commitment have meant so much, and Party in the Park wouldn’t be what it is without you.

We appreciate you more than words can say ✨