An Outstanding
Preschool in Canterbury
for children ages 2-5
Where Little Learners Laugh, Grow and Create!
A Personalised Learning Experience For Your Child
Our friendly preschool in Wincheap welcomes all children to be themselves. Every child is a special part of our community, free to grow and learn at their own speed.
When your child walks through our doors they can expect…
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Flexible indoor and outdoor spaces that your child is free to explore.
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Friendly, skilled staff who have clear goals to support your child's growth.
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Happy children to play and learn alongside.
What Your Child Will Do in a Session
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The children excitedly enter our setting through the garden gate. They are welcomed by their Key Worker, the staff team, and their friends!
Our staff support the children to say goodbye to their parents/carers. Then, it’s time to play!
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Every morning, the children are free to explore our indoor and outdoor play areas.
Art and exploration
Reading
Home corner
Construction
Communication friendly spaces
Mud kitchen
Stage and creative space
Climbing tree
Sand and water
Bikes, trikes and scooters
Every day we provide new activities based on what your child enjoys and needs.
We design our activities to help children learn in all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
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During the morning children are offered a healthy snack.
The staff help the children to serve and clean up their own snacks.
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Towards the end of the session, the children spend time together in smaller groups.
During this time, the children enjoy an activity such as a story, rhymes or singing.
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Parents/carers are welcomed into the setting to collect their child.
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The children sit at a table, closely supervised by our staff, and enjoy a packed lunch with their friends.
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Every afternoon, the children are free to explore our indoor and outdoor play areas.
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Parents/carers are welcomed into the setting to collect their child.
“My child loves to play outside, get messy with paint, and explore different sensations in the sensory swing. He also loves to play barefoot, which the staff at Stepping Stones are happy to safely facilitate indoors and outdoors.”
— Abigail Stavroulakis, Parent, 2024
A Preschool
With a Purpose
At Stepping Stones, we’re not just another childcare provider in Canterbury…
🌞 We’re on a mission to nurture every child’s individual interests.
🌞 We partner with families in their child’s learning.
🌞 We give children the freedom to develop at their own pace.
That’s why parents across Canterbury are choosing our preschool near Wincheap as the perfect setting for their child!
We’d love to welcome your child to be part of our friendly community.
“Stepping Stones is the perfect preschool for my child who struggles with very busy places and it also has amazing, friendly staff.”
— Megan Thornton, Parent, 2024
Want to find out more about our preschool in Canterbury? Getting started is simple!
Step 1
📧 Contact our friendly team to say you’re interested.
Step 2
🤩 Take a look around our preschool.
Step 3
🎉 Work with our team to register your child’s place.
Getting Started
at Stepping Stones
Jumping Welly-First into Fun!
We make Early Years education a joyful experience for every child in Canterbury.
How? Through creativity, personalised learning, and a bucket-load of community spirit.
It’s time to put on your wellies and join in the fun!
