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
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!
🌿 Introducing Our Bush Tucker Garden! 🌿
At Explorers Learning Academy Bardia, we are proud to share the launch of our very own Bush Tucker Garden – a project deeply rooted in our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) goals and a reflection of our commitment to embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in our daily program.
This meaningful addition to our outdoor space has been a shared journey with our children, who actively participated in selecting native plants, digging holes, planting, and watering. These hands-on experiences fostered connection to Country, care for the land, and appreciation for First Nations cultures – all through the lens of play-based learning.
We’re excited to see our Bush Tucker Garden grow and thrive with the children, families, and educators all nurturing it together 🌱💧
#BushTuckerGarden #RAPinAction #EYLF #NQS #IndigenousPerspectives #ExplorersLearningAcademy #Bardia #EarlyLearning
Jul 1
Last night our amazing educators participated in a professional development evening focused on enhancing supervision practices. Together, the team reflected on and unpacked current supervision strategies, aligning them with the ACECQA 6 Steps to Active Supervision.
The interactive session provided an opportunity to explore real-life scenarios, including environmental and medical emergencies, allowing educators to strengthen their awareness and responsiveness. It was a highly engaging evening, with strong collaboration and insightful discussions that showcased the team’s commitment to continuous improvement and best practice in early childhood education.
#professionaldevelopment #everdayisalearningday #teamwork #qualityeducation #bardia #explorerslearningacademybardia
Jul 1
Celebrating Eric Carle’s Legacy
Did you know that yesterday was Eric Carle’s birthday? What a perfect moment to highlight the wonderful “literature in action” activities we’ve been enjoying here at Bardia—especially those inspired by one of our all-time favorites, The Very Hungry Caterpillar! 🐛🍎🍓
From storytelling circles to creative arts and crafts, our children have been diving into the colorful, imaginative world that Eric Carle gifted us—exploring not just The Very Hungry Caterpillar, but also The Tiny Seed, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, The Grouchy Ladybug, and so many more.
Eric Carle has lit a spark in generations of young readers, and we’re proud to continue nurturing that love for books through play, discovery, and creativity.
Just imagine a world without his stories—thankfully, we don’t have to.
#EricCarle #TheVeryHungryCaterpillar #LiteratureInAction #EarlyYearsMagic #ChildcareJoy #Bardia #StorytimeFun
Jun 27
Making Insects with Crepe Paper 🐜
Today the children gathered around the table and explored their creativity by making insects using crepe paper and assorted materials such as pipe cleaners and googly eyes. Lilah carefully wrapped black crepe paper around a base and added pipe cleaners to create a spider. Aaish formed a caterpillar, while Anayara and Bivan crafted dragonflies. The children displayed a strong sense of pride and excitement as they added their creations to the insect tree they had collaboratively painted earlier in the week. This activity fostered fine motor skills, creativity, and cognitive connections between art and science. It also encouraged storytelling and peer
collaboration.
#insectweek #creativity #handsonlearning #bardia #explorerslearningacademybardia
Jun 26
We have a Part Time Cook position available at our Bardia service. Mon-Fri approximately 8am-1.30pm. Please email your resume to careers@explorerslearningacademy.com.au or for more information visit explorerslearningacademy.com.au/.../part-time.../ ... See MoreSee Less
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🌿 Introducing Our Bush Tucker Garden! 🌿
At Explorers Learning Academy Bardia, we are proud to share the launch of our very own Bush Tucker Garden – a project deeply rooted in our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) goals and a reflection of our commitment to embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in our daily program.
This meaningful addition to our outdoor space has been a shared journey with our children, who actively participated in selecting native plants, digging holes, planting, and watering. These hands-on experiences fostered connection to Country, care for the land, and appreciation for First Nations cultures – all through the lens of play-based learning.
We’re excited to see our Bush Tucker Garden grow and thrive with the children, families, and educators all nurturing it together 🌱💧
#BushTuckerGarden #RAPinAction #EYLF #NQS #IndigenousPerspectives #ExplorersLearningAcademy #Bardia #EarlyLearning ... See MoreSee Less
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Last night our amazing educators participated in a professional development evening focused on enhancing supervision practices. Together, the team reflected on and unpacked current supervision strategies, aligning them with the ACECQA 6 Steps to Active Supervision.
The interactive session provided an opportunity to explore real-life scenarios, including environmental and medical emergencies, allowing educators to strengthen their awareness and responsiveness. It was a highly engaging evening, with strong collaboration and insightful discussions that showcased the team’s commitment to continuous improvement and best practice in early childhood education.
#professionaldevelopment #everdayisalearningday #teamwork #qualityeducation #bardia #explorerslearningacademybardia ... See MoreSee Less
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Celebrating Eric Carle’s Legacy
Did you know that yesterday was Eric Carle’s birthday? What a perfect moment to highlight the wonderful “literature in action” activities we’ve been enjoying here at Bardia—especially those inspired by one of our all-time favorites, The Very Hungry Caterpillar! 🐛🍎🍓
From storytelling circles to creative arts and crafts, our children have been diving into the colorful, imaginative world that Eric Carle gifted us—exploring not just The Very Hungry Caterpillar, but also The Tiny Seed, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, The Grouchy Ladybug, and so many more.
Eric Carle has lit a spark in generations of young readers, and we’re proud to continue nurturing that love for books through play, discovery, and creativity.
Just imagine a world without his stories—thankfully, we don’t have to.
#EricCarle #TheVeryHungryCaterpillar #LiteratureInAction #EarlyYearsMagic #ChildcareJoy #Bardia #StorytimeFun ... See MoreSee Less
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