A place where little learners feel safe, supported & inspired
At Little Footsteps, we believe every child deserves a nurturing environment where they feel valued, encouraged, and confident to learn through play. Across our three Blenheim centres - John Street, Scott Street, and Taylor Pass Road, we provide early childhood education and care for children from infancy through to school age.
More than just childcare, Little Footsteps is a welcoming community where meaningful relationships, curiosity, creativity, and emotional wellbeing are at the heart of every day. Our passionate teachers are committed to creating safe and inspiring environments that help children grow into confident, capable learners.
Whether you’re beginning your childcare journey or looking for a centre that feels like the right fit for your family, we’d love to welcome you.
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Our Philosophy
We believe early childhood education is about more than preparing children for school - it’s about helping children feel confident, connected, capable, and empowered to explore the world around them.
Across all three centres, our approach is grounded in meaningful relationships, play-based learning, emotional wellbeing, and creating a strong sense of belonging for every child and family. Our shared values include:
Respecting people, places and things
Nurturing Relationships
Play, Curiosity & Exploration
Diversity & Inclusion
Confidence, Courage & Resilience
Empowerment & Growth
While each centre has its own unique learning priorities and personality, all three centres work together to create a supportive and welcoming Little Footsteps community.
Why families choose Little Footsteps
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Our caring educators build strong relationships with every child, creating safe and supportive environments where children feel confident to learn and grow.oes here
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We believe children learn best through play, exploration, creativity, and hands-on experiences that encourage curiosity and confidence.
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Three centres, but one connected community. Each of our centres has its own personality and learning focus while remaining connected through the shared values and philosophy of Little Footsteps.
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We value genuine partnerships with families and believe communication, trust, and connection are an important part of every child’s learning journey.
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From infancy through to school age, we support children’s emotional, social, and developmental growth in a nurturing and engaging environment.
Meet our centres
John Street
John Street focuses on creating nurturing relationships through play, respect, diversity, and strong connections with children and families. The centre provides a welcoming environment where children feel supported to learn, explore, and build confidence at their own pace.
Learning Priorities
Respect
Play
Diversity
Nurturing
Building Relationships
Scott Street
Scott Street encourages children to build confidence and resilience through courageous play, nurturing relationships, and meaningful learning experiences. The centre embraces diversity and creates an inclusive environment where children feel safe, supported, and empowered.
Learning Priorities
Respect
Nurturing Relationships
Embracing Diversity
Building Resilience
Courageous Play
Taylor Pass Rd
Our Taylor Pass Road centre is centred around empathy and care of feelings, empowerment, curiosity, and playful learning. Children are encouraged to explore, ask questions, and develop confidence through supportive relationships and engaging experiences.
Learning Priorities
Empathy
Respect
Empowerment
Playfulness
Curiosity
Enrolments & availability
We welcome children from infancy through to school age across all three Little Footsteps centres.
If you are currently exploring childcare options, we encourage you to get in touch to learn more about current availability, centre environments, and the enrolment process.
We Offer:
Care for children aged 0 through to school age
Supportive and experienced teaching teams
Play-based learning environments
Strong community and family connection
Three convenient Blenheim locations
For current availability and enrolment questions, please contact our team directly.
How Enrolment Works
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Reach out to our team to enquire about availability, age groups, and which centre may best suit your family.
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Visit the centre, meet the teachers, and experience the learning environment firsthand.
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Our team will guide you through the enrolment process and answer any questions along the way.
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We’ll support your child’s transition into the centre and help your family feel welcomed and connected from day one.
Through play, curiosity, and meaningful relationships, we help children grow into confident and capable learners
We’d love to welcome your family
Choosing early childhood education is an important step, and we’re here to help make the process feel supportive, welcoming, and reassuring.
Whether you’re ready to enrol or simply beginning to explore your options, our team would love to connect with you and help you find the right fit for your child.