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 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!
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.”
💛❤️🖤
#NAIDOCWeek #TheNextGeneration #StrengthVisionLegacy #FirstNations #AboriginalCulture #DreamingStories #LearningThroughPlay #ConnectionToCountry #EarlyChildhoodEducation #Community #Respect #ExplorersLearningAcademy
Jul 6
✨❄️ Warming Little Tummies This Winter! ❄️✨
Today’s lunch is one of our delicious winter favourites, freshly prepared to keep our little explorers warm, nourished and ready for a fun-filled afternoon of learning and play!
Winter Chicken & Vegetable Pasta Bake
Made with tender chicken, wholesome vegetables and a creamy, cheesy sauce, baked to golden perfection.
Vegetarian Option
Our delicious Vegetable & Mushroom Cheesy Pasta Bake is packed with colourful vegetables, mushrooms and a rich, creamy cheese sauce, ensuring our vegetarian children enjoy an equally nutritious and satisfying meal.
At Explorers Learning Academy Bardia, we believe healthy, balanced meals help children grow, learn and thrive. Our menus are thoughtfully planned to provide a variety of seasonal ingredients, essential nutrients and flavours that children love, while catering for individual dietary requirements and family preferences.
Nothing makes us happier than seeing empty plates and smiling faces around the lunch table!
#ExplorersLearningAcademyBardia #HealthyChildren #WinterWarmers #NutritiousMeals #HealthyEating #EarlyLearning #GrowingHealthy #FreshFood #ChildcareNutrition #YummyLunch #SeasonalMenu #LearningThroughHealthyChoices
Jun 30
Supporting Strong Starts for Big School!
At Explorers Learning Academy Bardia, we believe every child deserves the very best start to their learning journey.
Today, our Preschool children had the wonderful opportunity to participate in speech and language screening with a local Speech Therapist as part of our commitment to supporting children’s successful transition to school.
These screenings provide families with valuable information about their child’s communication development, helping to identify strengths while also highlighting any areas where additional support may be beneficial before starting Kindergarten. Early identification allows children to access the right support at the right time, giving them the best opportunity to thrive.
We are incredibly grateful for the ongoing partnerships we have with local health professionals and our families. By working together, we can build a strong network of support around every child, ensuring they feel confident, capable and ready for their next big adventure.
Together, we’re building confident communicators and lifelong learners.
#ExplorersLearningAcademyBardia #SchoolReadiness #SpeechAndLanguage #EarlyIntervention #PartnershipsWithFamilies #CommunityConnections #EYLF #NQS #ReadyForBigSchool #EveryChildMatters
Jun 29
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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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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.”
💛❤️🖤
#NAIDOCWeek #TheNextGeneration #StrengthVisionLegacy #FirstNations #AboriginalCulture #DreamingStories #LearningThroughPlay #ConnectionToCountry #EarlyChildhoodEducation #Community #Respect #ExplorersLearningAcademy ... See MoreSee Less
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✨❄️ Warming Little Tummies This Winter! ❄️✨
Today’s lunch is one of our delicious winter favourites, freshly prepared to keep our little explorers warm, nourished and ready for a fun-filled afternoon of learning and play!
Winter Chicken & Vegetable Pasta Bake
Made with tender chicken, wholesome vegetables and a creamy, cheesy sauce, baked to golden perfection.
Vegetarian Option
Our delicious Vegetable & Mushroom Cheesy Pasta Bake is packed with colourful vegetables, mushrooms and a rich, creamy cheese sauce, ensuring our vegetarian children enjoy an equally nutritious and satisfying meal.
At Explorers Learning Academy Bardia, we believe healthy, balanced meals help children grow, learn and thrive. Our menus are thoughtfully planned to provide a variety of seasonal ingredients, essential nutrients and flavours that children love, while catering for individual dietary requirements and family preferences.
Nothing makes us happier than seeing empty plates and smiling faces around the lunch table!
#ExplorersLearningAcademyBardia #HealthyChildren #WinterWarmers #NutritiousMeals #HealthyEating #EarlyLearning #GrowingHealthy #FreshFood #ChildcareNutrition #YummyLunch #SeasonalMenu #LearningThroughHealthyChoices ... See MoreSee Less
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