An acre of land in an urban setting, A rarity!
Come and see our fabulous playgrounds, perfect for children to explore the outdoors in a natural environment surrounded by trees, providing beautiful shady areas for children to play and explore.
All children enrolled receive Explorers mini sports star membership where they have access to weekly Little Kickers soccer clinics, Zumba classes and organized in-house heath and fitness activities.
Our in-house cook provides tasty and nutritious meals catering for all dietary requirements and allergies and our children enjoy growing their own herbs and vegetables which are all used in our menus.We are active participants in Munch and move program, a NSW ministry of Health initiative .
Explorers Learning academy in Bardia is located next to the beautiful Mont St Quentin Oval and playgrounds as well as within walking distance to Edmondson Park station and Ed square and adjacent to Denham Court. Bardia public school is nearby.
Our babies and toddlers are cared for in a a bright and open environment ensuring clear supervision at all times and have access to an exclusive nursery area for them to play and explore outdoors.
Our preschool and transition to school programs are educational and fun. We adopt a play based approach to learning allowing our educators to support and encourage our children to develop their problem solving skills, build emotional resilience, and become happy and confident learners.
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!
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Hunt family for your beautiful and thoughtful review of Explorers Learning Academy Bardia 💛
Your kind words truly mean so much to our team. We are so grateful for the trust you place in us each and every day, and it is an absolute privilege to be part of your children’s learning journey. Hearing that our programs, environment, and dedication are making a positive impact reminds us why we do what we do.
We are so lucky to have you as part of the ELA family as a parent and as one of our amazing educators.
#ExplorersLearningAcademy #ELABardia #ThankYouFamilies #Community #EarlyLearning #Grateful
Feb 11
At Explorers Learning Academy, art and craft are so much more than a finished product they’re about the process, the creativity, and the confidence our children build along the way.
We value providing rich opportunities for children to explore a variety of mediums and media from paint, clay, playdough and collage to natural materials and loose parts. These experiences invite children to experiment, problem-solve, express their ideas and make meaning in their own unique ways.
Our thoughtfully planned learning environments empower children to set up their own creative spaces, make choices, and engage in spontaneous art experiences throughout the day. By following children’s interests and offering open-ended resources, we support imagination, independence, and a strong sense of agency in their learning.
Every mark, texture and creation tells a story and we love watching our young artists explore, discover and create with confidence.
#ExplorersLearningAcademy
#CreativeLearners
#ArtInEarlyLearning
#ProcessOverProduct
#ChildLedLearning
#OpenEndedPlay
#LearningThroughArt
#AgencyInLearning
#InspiredEnvironments
#EarlyYearsCreativity
Feb 10
Morning Fitness = The Best Start to the Day!
Every morning, our children get pumped up and ready for the day through our daily fitness program, setting a positive tone for learning, connection and wellbeing.
Today, the children eagerly moved through our outdoor obstacle course, which included:
Balancing stones to build stability and focus
Large weaving and running markers to encourage agility and coordination
A finishing challenge of double-foot jumping into hula hoops
To wrap it up, the children came together for a family-grouped potato sack race, filled with laughter, encouragement and plenty of cheering for one another!
Why daily fitness matters in early childhood:
Regular movement experiences support children’s:
· Gross motor development, strength and coordination
· Balance, spatial awareness and body confidence
· Emotional regulation and readiness to learn
· Social skills such as teamwork, turn taking and encouragement
· Confidence, resilience and a strong sense of wellbeing
Starting the day with physical activity helps children feel energised, focused and connected, supporting both their physical health and their learning throughout the day.
We love seeing the smiles, determination and joy that our morning fitness program brings a strong body helps build a strong mind.
Jan 27
The Power of Singing, Music & Movement.
Our singing, music and movement group times are more than just fun they are powerful moments of learning, connection and joy for our babies and toddlers
Through songs, actions and rhythm, children are supported to:
Develop early language and communication skills
Brain development and memory
Build coordination, balance and body awareness
Express emotions and build confidence in a safe, joyful way
Most importantly, these shared experiences help build beautiful, secure relationships between children and educators. When educators sing, move and connect alongside children, they create moments of trust, attunement and belonging the foundations for lifelong learning
Group times also support children to feel part of a community, learn to take turns, and enjoy learning together, all while feeling seen, supported and celebrated.
We love watching the smiles, giggles and growing confidence that come from these special moments each day
#EarlyLearning #MusicAndMovement #BabiesAndToddlers #Belonging #RelationshipsMatter #LearningThroughPlay
Jan 24
At Explorers Learning Academy, art and craft are so much more than a finished product they’re about the process, the creativity, and the confidence our children build along the way.
We value providing rich opportunities for children to explore a variety of mediums and media from paint, clay, playdough and collage to natural materials and loose parts. These experiences invite children to experiment, problem-solve, express their ideas and make meaning in their own unique ways.
Our thoughtfully planned learning environments empower children to set up their own creative spaces, make choices, and engage in spontaneous art experiences throughout the day. By following children’s interests and offering open-ended resources, we support imagination, independence, and a strong sense of agency in their learning.
Every mark, texture and creation tells a story and we love watching our young artists explore, discover and create with confidence.
#ExplorersLearningAcademy
#CreativeLearners
#ArtInEarlyLearning
#ProcessOverProduct
#ChildLedLearning
#OpenEndedPlay
#LearningThroughArt
#AgencyInLearning
#InspiredEnvironments
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Morning Fitness = The Best Start to the Day!
Every morning, our children get pumped up and ready for the day through our daily fitness program, setting a positive tone for learning, connection and wellbeing.
Today, the children eagerly moved through our outdoor obstacle course, which included:
Balancing stones to build stability and focus
Large weaving and running markers to encourage agility and coordination
A finishing challenge of double-foot jumping into hula hoops
To wrap it up, the children came together for a family-grouped potato sack race, filled with laughter, encouragement and plenty of cheering for one another!
Why daily fitness matters in early childhood:
Regular movement experiences support children’s:
· Gross motor development, strength and coordination
· Balance, spatial awareness and body confidence
· Emotional regulation and readiness to learn
· Social skills such as teamwork, turn taking and encouragement
· Confidence, resilience and a strong sense of wellbeing
Starting the day with physical activity helps children feel energised, focused and connected, supporting both their physical health and their learning throughout the day.
We love seeing the smiles, determination and joy that our morning fitness program brings a strong body helps build a strong mind. ... See MoreSee Less
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The Power of Singing, Music & Movement.
Our singing, music and movement group times are more than just fun they are powerful moments of learning, connection and joy for our babies and toddlers
Through songs, actions and rhythm, children are supported to:
Develop early language and communication skills
Brain development and memory
Build coordination, balance and body awareness
Express emotions and build confidence in a safe, joyful way
Most importantly, these shared experiences help build beautiful, secure relationships between children and educators. When educators sing, move and connect alongside children, they create moments of trust, attunement and belonging the foundations for lifelong learning
Group times also support children to feel part of a community, learn to take turns, and enjoy learning together, all while feeling seen, supported and celebrated.
We love watching the smiles, giggles and growing confidence that come from these special moments each day. ... 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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