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!
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One of our preschool children was lucky enough to visit Uluru and explore the Northern Territory during the school holidays, and we couldn’t wait to bring their adventure into our learning program!
At Explorers Learning Academy Bardia, family input is so important. The experiences children have with their families and in our community help shape meaningful, child-led learning opportunities at our centre.
Inspired by this special trip, the children explored the cultural significance of Uluru, Indigenous symbols and language, and discovered the beautiful colours of the Red Centre through visual resources and discussions. Using clay, they carefully created their own Uluru models before painting them in the rich earthy tones of Australia’s iconic landscape for a room display.
Thank you to our families for sharing your children’s adventures with us. These experiences help us create authentic, engaging and culturally responsive learning opportunities that celebrate children’s identities, interests and connections to the world around them.
#ExplorersLearningAcademyBardia #ChildLedLearning #FamilyPartnerships #Uluru #NorthernTerritory #IndigenousPerspectives #AboriginalEducation #BelongingBeingBecoming #EYLF #PlayBasedLearning #CommunityConnections #LearningThroughPlay #PreschoolAdventures #CultureAndConnection
Jul 21
✨ National Pyjama Week is Coming to Explorers Learning Academy Bardia! ✨
20th July – 24th July
Grab your favourite pair of PJs and join us as we snuggle up for a very important cause!
This year, Explorers Learning Academy Bardia is proudly hosting National Pyjama Week, a charity initiative that raises vital funds to support children living in foster care across Australia. Every child deserves to feel safe, supported and empowered to dream big, and together we can help make a difference.
Throughout the week, children and educators are invited to come dressed in their favourite pyjamas and enjoy a fun-filled week of learning, kindness and community spirit.
We are asking families, if they are able, to bring along a gold coin donation (or any donation big or small) to contribute to this wonderful cause. Every dollar raised helps provide educational resources, tutoring and support programs for children in foster care, giving them the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential.
At Explorers Learning Academy Bardia, we believe in fostering compassionate and socially responsible citizens from a young age. Participating in meaningful community initiatives such as National Pyjama Week allows our children to learn about kindness, empathy and the importance of helping others.
So, pop on your cosiest PJs, bring your biggest smiles and let’s come together to support kids with BIG dreams!
#NationalPyjamaWeek #KidsWithBigDreams #ExplorersLearningAcademyBardia #CommunityKindness #SupportingFosterChildren #MakingADifference #WearYourPJs #CharityDrive
Jul 20
NAIDOC Week at Explorers Continues.
What a wonderful week of learning, creating, and connecting as we celebrated NAIDOC Week together!
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Our littlest explorers embraced this special week through hands-on experiences, including sensory hand painting, creative nature-inspired crafts, and exploring the beauty of the world around us. We talked about caring for our environment, respecting the land, and the importance of looking after nature for future generations.
We also enjoyed singing traditional songs, sharing stories, and learning about the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. These meaningful experiences encouraged curiosity, respect, inclusion, and a deeper connection to Country.
By celebrating the world’s oldest continuing cultures, we are helping our children grow into compassionate, respectful, and inclusive members of our community.
“Our rich and diverse cultures are what make us stronger when we walk together with respect, understanding, and kindness.”
❤️💛🖤 Happy NAIDOC Week! 🖤💛❤️
#NAIDOCWeek #NAIDOC2026 #LittleSetExplorers #EarlyLearning #EarlyChildhoodEducation #LearningThroughPlay #AboriginalCulture #TorresStraitIslander #FirstNations #RespectCountry #CaringForCountry #ConnectionToCountry #CulturalLearning #IndigenousEducation #InclusionMatters #BelongingBeingBecoming #NaturePlay #CommunityConnections #GrowingTogether #RespectUnderstandingKindness #FutureGenerations #CuriousLearners #LittleExplorers #ECEC #ChildcareAustralia #explorerslearningacademybardia #bardia
Jul 9
Yesterday, our centre proudly began celebrating NAIDOC Week, taking time to reflect on this year’s theme and what it means to our children, educators, families and the wider community.
Throughout our rooms, we explored the rich histories, cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through meaningful experiences, discussions, artwork and storytelling. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity to honour the world’s oldest continuing cultures, acknowledge the strength, resilience and wisdom of First Nations peoples, and inspire our children to grow with respect, curiosity and a deep appreciation for Country, culture and community.
Our morning became even more special when we were visited by some beautiful local laughing kookaburras. Their unexpected visit brought so much excitement and wonder to the children, naturally leading us into sharing Dreaming stories about the kookaburra and other native Australian animals. It was a beautiful reminder of the connection between nature, storytelling and the traditions that have been shared across generations for thousands of years.
As educators, we are committed to creating opportunities for children to learn about Australia’s First Peoples in meaningful, respectful and authentic ways, helping to nurture the next generation of compassionate and culturally aware citizens.
“Culture is not just about the past—it lives in our stories, our connection to Country, and in every generation that chooses to listen, learn and walk together.”
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#NAIDOCWeek #TheNextGeneration #StrengthVisionLegacy #FirstNations #AboriginalCulture #DreamingStories #LearningThroughPlay #ConnectionToCountry #EarlyChildhoodEducation #Community #Respect #ExplorersLearningAcademy
Jul 6
One of our preschool children was lucky enough to visit Uluru and explore the Northern Territory during the school holidays, and we couldn’t wait to bring their adventure into our learning program!
At Explorers Learning Academy Bardia, family input is so important. The experiences children have with their families and in our community help shape meaningful, child-led learning opportunities at our centre.
Inspired by this special trip, the children explored the cultural significance of Uluru, Indigenous symbols and language, and discovered the beautiful colours of the Red Centre through visual resources and discussions. Using clay, they carefully created their own Uluru models before painting them in the rich earthy tones of Australia’s iconic landscape for a room display.
Thank you to our families for sharing your children’s adventures with us. These experiences help us create authentic, engaging and culturally responsive learning opportunities that celebrate children’s identities, interests and connections to the world around them.
#ExplorersLearningAcademyBardia #ChildLedLearning #FamilyPartnerships #Uluru #NorthernTerritory #IndigenousPerspectives #AboriginalEducation #BelongingBeingBecoming #EYLF #PlayBasedLearning #CommunityConnections #LearningThroughPlay #PreschoolAdventures #CultureAndConnection ... See MoreSee Less
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✨ National Pyjama Week is Coming to Explorers Learning Academy Bardia! ✨
20th July – 24th July
Grab your favourite pair of PJs and join us as we snuggle up for a very important cause!
This year, Explorers Learning Academy Bardia is proudly hosting National Pyjama Week, a charity initiative that raises vital funds to support children living in foster care across Australia. Every child deserves to feel safe, supported and empowered to dream big, and together we can help make a difference.
Throughout the week, children and educators are invited to come dressed in their favourite pyjamas and enjoy a fun-filled week of learning, kindness and community spirit.
We are asking families, if they are able, to bring along a gold coin donation (or any donation big or small) to contribute to this wonderful cause. Every dollar raised helps provide educational resources, tutoring and support programs for children in foster care, giving them the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential.
At Explorers Learning Academy Bardia, we believe in fostering compassionate and socially responsible citizens from a young age. Participating in meaningful community initiatives such as National Pyjama Week allows our children to learn about kindness, empathy and the importance of helping others.
So, pop on your cosiest PJs, bring your biggest smiles and let’s come together to support kids with BIG dreams!
#NationalPyjamaWeek #KidsWithBigDreams #ExplorersLearningAcademyBardia #CommunityKindness #SupportingFosterChildren #MakingADifference #WearYourPJs #CharityDrive ... See MoreSee Less
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NAIDOC Week at Explorers Continues.
What a wonderful week of learning, creating, and connecting as we celebrated NAIDOC Week together!
❤️💛🖤
Our littlest explorers embraced this special week through hands-on experiences, including sensory hand painting, creative nature-inspired crafts, and exploring the beauty of the world around us. We talked about caring for our environment, respecting the land, and the importance of looking after nature for future generations.
We also enjoyed singing traditional songs, sharing stories, and learning about the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. These meaningful experiences encouraged curiosity, respect, inclusion, and a deeper connection to Country.
By celebrating the world’s oldest continuing cultures, we are helping our children grow into compassionate, respectful, and inclusive members of our community.
“Our rich and diverse cultures are what make us stronger when we walk together with respect, understanding, and kindness.”
❤️💛🖤 Happy NAIDOC Week! 🖤💛❤️
#NAIDOCWeek #NAIDOC2026 #LittleSetExplorers #EarlyLearning #EarlyChildhoodEducation #LearningThroughPlay #AboriginalCulture #TorresStraitIslander #FirstNations #RespectCountry #CaringForCountry #ConnectionToCountry #CulturalLearning #IndigenousEducation #InclusionMatters #BelongingBeingBecoming #NaturePlay #CommunityConnections #GrowingTogether #RespectUnderstandingKindness #FutureGenerations #CuriousLearners #LittleExplorers #ECEC #ChildcareAustralia #explorerslearningacademybardia #bardia ... See MoreSee Less
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