Built by People Who Own Nurseries

Stepping Stones Training wasn’t created by a traditional training provider.

It's built by nursery owners and developed by early years experts, combining real experience with practical, high-quality training

People who understand first-hand what it takes to run a setting, support a team, prepare for inspections, and deliver high-quality care — all while managing the day-to-day pressures of early years.

Meet The Team

“As nursery owners, we understand the challenges of training teams while managing busy settings. That’s why we created something more practical, more relevant, and designed to work in the real world.”

Founder

Stepping Stones Training

What We Set Out to Build

From the beginning, our goal was simple:

Create childcare training that actually works in the real world.

Not just courses that look good on paper — but training that supports practitioners in their day-to-day roles, builds confidence, and improves the quality of care children receive. We set out to build training that is:

Practical

Focused on real scenarios and everyday challenges in early years settings — not just theory.

Clear and Easy to Follow

No jargon. No confusion. Just straightforward learning that can be applied straight away.

Flexible

Designed to fit around busy roles, with learning that works at your own pace, in your own time.

Built for real settings

Focused on real practice, current standards, and what actually works in early years settings.

Who we're here for

We support people at every stage of their early years journey.

Individuals
Whether you’re starting your childcare career, becoming a childminder, or building on existing knowledge, our courses are designed to help you feel confident and capable in your role.

Nurseries and teams
We work with nursery managers and leaders to provide structured, flexible training that supports staff development, consistency, and compliance across the whole team.

I'm an individual

I run a setting

Our Founding Story