Children love to Explore and at Explorers Early Learning Centres we love to help children find out more about their world.
We believe that a holistic approach to learning supports the whole child. Here at Explorers Learning Academy we help every child as they step onto a lifelong path of learning.
Bardia
1 Arthur Allen Drive, Bardia 2565
(02) 9131 6439 | 0419 781 785
bardia@explorerslearningacademy.com.au
Mittagong
27 Belmore Street, Mittagong, NSW
(02) 4880 1768 | 0437 941 520
mittagong@explorerslearningacademy.com.au
Mittagong West
36 Etheridge Street, Mittagong NSW
(02) 02 4872 2280 | 0457 460 711
Mittwest@explorerslearningacademy.com.au
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Here’s what parents and carers are sharing on Google Reviews
We especially appreciated the educators, manager and director. Our daughter makes caring friendships and loves her classroom teachers. Thank you Explorers for giving our daughter so much of positive experience.
I am so happy with all the admin support as well, especially during his transition to kindy by providing documents needed by primary school. Sam was so amazing and helpful a lot! Can’t thank her enough and all the team in Bardia Explores. Keep up the good work!! X
Explorer's learning academy was/is the complete opposite for us. Huge yard - amazing for kids to be outside exploring, running around and testing their own abilities. The educators are honestly beautiful, and all so lovely. Special credit to Sam who really brought my son out of his shell! I noticed a big change in him as soon as he started at explorer's. He made friends, brought home art and craft "masterpieces", brought home a lot more sand, dirt, bark and grass (means he had fun!), but also came home happily telling me about his day! I wholeheartedly believe that Explorer's assisted in his transition to kindy greatly, and I'm so relieved and glad that we made the decision to move them to this centre.
Our family appreciate the girls at Explorer's so much, and while there have been some staff that have left (as would all other centres) my kids have taken no time in adjusting to a new educator here and there, nor has it affected their happiness and eagerness to attend. My daughter's favourite tends to rotate between many educators, which tells me she's fond of more than just a few of the girls. Shout out to Kasey, Simone and Cristina for loving on my sensitive princess of a baby girl and making her ease into the centre without an issue in the beginning. I'm confident that when Baby #3 is ready to start, he will be well looked after and adored also!
I was quite nervous leaving my daughter for the first time at 4 years old, but all the staff were very welcoming, warm and just really lovely. Highly recommended! Wouldn't go anywhere else!
The teachers are so lovely, and so passionate about the work they are doing with these little minds. We only have 1 year left now before big school and I am excited to see the new things Scarlett will pick up as a ‘Schoolie’ next year. My kid adores her teachers. Talks about how great they are all the time.
She will really miss coming here when she graduates. Another thing I really appreciate about these wonderful ladies is that they want to send my girl out into the world completely prepared for what comes next. They are dedicated to making sure these kids are equipped to handle the transition to ‘big school’ so they will not just ‘be fine’ at school but excel! Thanks again Explorers for looking after my Scarlett. Highly recommend.
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Early childhood education builds a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Routines and structured programs like group time, Jolly Phonics, and social skills activities support children’s development in key areas. Regular routines help children feel secure and understand expectations, while group activities encourage teamwork and communication. Programs like Jolly Phonics foster early literacy skills, setting the stage for future academic success. Investing in these early years ensures children grow confident, socially adept, and ready to learn! #EarlyEducation #LearningThroughPlay #JollyPhonics #SocialSkills #ChildDevelopment
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Early Childhood Education sets the foundation for lifelong learning and success. In these formative years, children develop critical thinking, language, and social skills that set the foundation for lifelong learning. By providing children with a fun and playful environment for children to learn and grow in we are developing the tools they need to unlock their full potential, while becoming strong, confident and caring citzens of the world. At Explorers we value every child’s learning journey “Every child has the right to an education” United Nations Convention #Earlychildhood
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Creativity in toddlers flourishes through play, exploration and relationships. At Explorers Learning Academy, we nurture creativity through play-based learning, open-ended resources, art, music, movement and imaginative role play. Guided by the EYLF (Outcome 4), educators scaffold children’s ideas, encourage problem-solving and value children’s voices. In line with ACECQA and the NQS, our thoughtfully designed environments, flexible routines and responsive teaching support curiosity, experimentation and confident, creative learning every day. Partnerships with families further strengthen creative expression and belonging for children.
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✨ Thank You for the Love! ✨
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for such a beautiful Google review about our service. Your kind words truly mean the world to our team and are a wonderful reminder of why we do what we do every day.
We feel so privileged to be part of your child’s early learning journey and are grateful for the trust you place in us. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for being part of our community 💕
Jan 18
✨ Thank You for the Love! ✨
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for such a beautiful Google review about our service. Your kind words truly mean the world to our team and are a wonderful reminder of why we do what we do every day.
We feel so privileged to be part of your child’s early learning journey and are grateful for the trust you place in us. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for being part of our community 💕
Jan 13
What a Fantastic Start to the Year in Preschool
Our preschool room is off to an amazing start as we warmly welcome new friends and dive into our “All About Me” project! It’s been wonderful watching friendships begin to blossom and children grow in confidence as they share their stories.
This week, we’ve been exploring family heritage from around the world. Using maps, drawing, and early writing experiences, the children have been discovering where their families come from and learning that every story is unique and valued. These experiences support early literacy, identity, and a growing sense of belonging.
We’ve also been working together to create our Preschool Room Philosophy, guided by the children’s voices. Each child has shared their ideas through drawings and conversations, helping us document what matters most to them. This reflects Vygotsky’s belief in learning through social interaction and Malaguzzi’s theory of children having “a hundred languages” to express their thinking.
Through these experiences, children are developing key milestones such as:
* expressive language and creativity
* fine motor and early writing skills
* cognitive skills including mapping and symbolic thinking
* social confidence and a strong sense of identity
We’re so proud of the thoughtful, curious, and capable learners in our preschool room and can’t wait to see where this journey takes us next!
Jan 13
Early childhood education builds a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Routines and structured programs like group time, Jolly Phonics, and social skills activities support children’s development in key areas. Regular routines help children feel secure and understand expectations, while group activities encourage teamwork and communication. Programs like Jolly Phonics foster early literacy skills, setting the stage for future academic success. Investing in these early years ensures children grow confident, socially adept, and ready to learn! #EarlyEducation #LearningThroughPlay #JollyPhonics #SocialSkills #ChildDevelopment
Jan 8
Early Childhood Education sets the foundation for lifelong learning and success. In these formative years, children develop critical thinking, language, and social skills that set the foundation for lifelong learning. By providing children with a fun and playful environment for children to learn and grow in we are developing the tools they need to unlock their full potential, while becoming strong, confident and caring citzens of the world. At Explorers we value every child’s learning journey “Every child has the right to an education” United Nations Convention #Earlychildhood
Jan 5
Creativity in toddlers flourishes through play, exploration and relationships. At Explorers Learning Academy, we nurture creativity through play-based learning, open-ended resources, art, music, movement and imaginative role play. Guided by the EYLF (Outcome 4), educators scaffold children’s ideas, encourage problem-solving and value children’s voices. In line with ACECQA and the NQS, our thoughtfully designed environments, flexible routines and responsive teaching support curiosity, experimentation and confident, creative learning every day. Partnerships with families further strengthen creative expression and belonging for children.
Dec 18
Our 3–5 year olds participate in our Jolly Phonics Program. The Jolly Phonics program supports and engages children in learning letters and letter sounds, developing children’s early literacy skills. Jolly Phonics can be used in different ways such as songs, storybooks and using it on technology such as an iPad or tablet. During the year, children have developed their letter and sound recognition and have developed the skills to write these letters and their names. It has been amazing to watch! The children have shown such a big interest in Jolly Phonics, and it has helped them become confident and engaged learners for their future learning and development.
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Dec 14
✨ Thank You for the Love! ✨
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for such a beautiful Google review about our service. Your kind words truly mean the world to our team and are a wonderful reminder of why we do what we do every day.
We feel so privileged to be part of your child’s early learning journey and are grateful for the trust you place in us. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for being part of our community 💕 ... See MoreSee Less
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✨ Thank You for the Love! ✨
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for such a beautiful Google review about our service. Your kind words truly mean the world to our team and are a wonderful reminder of why we do what we do every day.
We feel so privileged to be part of your child’s early learning journey and are grateful for the trust you place in us. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for being part of our community 💕 ... See MoreSee Less
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What a Fantastic Start to the Year in Preschool
Our preschool room is off to an amazing start as we warmly welcome new friends and dive into our “All About Me” project! It’s been wonderful watching friendships begin to blossom and children grow in confidence as they share their stories.
This week, we’ve been exploring family heritage from around the world. Using maps, drawing, and early writing experiences, the children have been discovering where their families come from and learning that every story is unique and valued. These experiences support early literacy, identity, and a growing sense of belonging.
We’ve also been working together to create our Preschool Room Philosophy, guided by the children’s voices. Each child has shared their ideas through drawings and conversations, helping us document what matters most to them. This reflects Vygotsky’s belief in learning through social interaction and Malaguzzi’s theory of children having “a hundred languages” to express their thinking.
Through these experiences, children are developing key milestones such as:
* expressive language and creativity
* fine motor and early writing skills
* cognitive skills including mapping and symbolic thinking
* social confidence and a strong sense of identity
We’re so proud of the thoughtful, curious, and capable learners in our preschool room and can’t wait to see where this journey takes us next! ... See MoreSee Less
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