Our Mittagong West service has a large garden for our children to explore, play and run in.
With natural space that is shaded by large trees that give the kookaburras and cockatoos a place to safely watch our children garden in the veggie beds and care for our resident rabbit and chickens.
Our cook prides herself on cooking nutritious meals with a menu that is approved by Munch and Move; so we know it ticks all the boxes, but it’s always oh so tasty too!
Our babies through to our preschoolers are busy bees, always having educational and fun activities to learn through play. The design of the service allows all ages to share experiences together, making meaningful friendships as the children and grow in their space.
Here’s what parents and carers are sharing on Google Reviews
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.
Explorers Learning Academy is proud to strengthen its connection with the community by supporting the health, wellbeing, and development of every child in our care. By hosting the 4-year developmental health checks, STEPS Vision Screening, and an upcoming visit from the mobile dentist, we are embracing a holistic approach that recognises the importance of caring for the whole child. These initiatives ensure that children’s physical, emotional, and developmental needs are identified and supported early, while also providing families with valuable access to essential services in a familiar and trusted environment.
Supporting families is at the heart of what we do. By creating opportunities for health professionals to engage directly with children and educators, we build strong partnerships that empower families with knowledge, guidance, and reassurance. This collaborative approach fosters a sense of belonging and shared responsibility for each child’s wellbeing.
Our practices align closely with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), particularly in promoting children’s wellbeing and sense of identity. By prioritising health and community connections, we are helping children become confident, resilient learners who feel safe, supported, and ready to thrive in all aspects of their development. #stepsvisionscreening #mittagong #explorerssouthernhighlands
Apr 10
The development of early numeracy skills is essential in supporting children’s confidence and ability to make sense of the world around them. We believe children learn best in a fun, interactive environment where they can explore concepts through play. Last week, children engaged in a hands-on experience by constructing giraffes using blocks. They measured the differences in height, practised one-to-one correspondence through counting, and worked collaboratively to create connected giraffes.
In line with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), these experiences support children in becoming confident and involved learners, as well as effective communicators. Early numeracy helps children develop problem-solving skills, logical thinking, and an understanding of patterns, measurement, and quantity. Through collaborative play, children also build social skills and learn to share ideas.
This experience also supported fine motor development as children grasped, stacked, and balanced blocks, strengthening hand-eye coordination, finger control, and precision in their movements as they grow strength to support stamminer for writing.
Embedding numeracy into play-based learning fosters curiosity and a positive attitude towards mathematics, laying a strong foundation for future learning.
Mar 23
Weekly visits to the local Mittagong Library provide children with meaningful opportunities to engage in reading, storytelling, and creative craft experiences. These excursions support a strong connection with the community, allowing children to develop familiarity with shared spaces and build confidence in social environments. Through these interactions, children experience a sense of belonging and learn to participate respectfully within their wider community.
Aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), these experiences foster interconnectedness by helping children understand their role within a broader social context. They promote effective communication as children listen, share ideas, and express themselves through both language and creative arts. Respectful relationships are encouraged as children interact with peers, educators, and community members.
These community-based experiences reflect our centre philosophy by nurturing inclusion, collaboration, and a strong sense of identity, supporting children to become confident, connected, and active participants in their world.
Mar 19
On Clean Up Australia Day, our early childhood service encourages children to care for their community and environment. Educators guide children in collecting rubbish, sorting waste, and discussing ways to keep our spaces clean. This hands-on experience promotes responsibility, teamwork, and respect for nature. The activity supports EYLF Outcomes 2 and 4, as children develop a sense of belonging to their community and become confident, involved learners through active participation and problem-solving. Together, we build positive habits for a sustainable future.
Mar 5
Explorers Learning Academy is proud to strengthen its connection with the community by supporting the health, wellbeing, and development of every child in our care. By hosting the 4-year developmental health checks, STEPS Vision Screening, and an upcoming visit from the mobile dentist, we are embracing a holistic approach that recognises the importance of caring for the whole child. These initiatives ensure that children’s physical, emotional, and developmental needs are identified and supported early, while also providing families with valuable access to essential services in a familiar and trusted environment.
Supporting families is at the heart of what we do. By creating opportunities for health professionals to engage directly with children and educators, we build strong partnerships that empower families with knowledge, guidance, and reassurance. This collaborative approach fosters a sense of belonging and shared responsibility for each child’s wellbeing.
Our practices align closely with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), particularly in promoting children’s wellbeing and sense of identity. By prioritising health and community connections, we are helping children become confident, resilient learners who feel safe, supported, and ready to thrive in all aspects of their development. #stepsvisionscreening #mittagong #explorerssouthernhighlands ... See MoreSee Less
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The development of early numeracy skills is essential in supporting children’s confidence and ability to make sense of the world around them. We believe children learn best in a fun, interactive environment where they can explore concepts through play. Last week, children engaged in a hands-on experience by constructing giraffes using blocks. They measured the differences in height, practised one-to-one correspondence through counting, and worked collaboratively to create connected giraffes.
In line with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), these experiences support children in becoming confident and involved learners, as well as effective communicators. Early numeracy helps children develop problem-solving skills, logical thinking, and an understanding of patterns, measurement, and quantity. Through collaborative play, children also build social skills and learn to share ideas.
This experience also supported fine motor development as children grasped, stacked, and balanced blocks, strengthening hand-eye coordination, finger control, and precision in their movements as they grow strength to support stamminer for writing.
Embedding numeracy into play-based learning fosters curiosity and a positive attitude towards mathematics, laying a strong foundation for future learning. ... See MoreSee Less
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Our school readiness program is embedded into our day to day routines, from early writing skills to emotional regulation and developing responsibilities. We set our preschool children up for success in all of their future learning. ... See MoreSee Less
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Weekly visits to the local Mittagong Library provide children with meaningful opportunities to engage in reading, storytelling, and creative craft experiences. These excursions support a strong connection with the community, allowing children to develop familiarity with shared spaces and build confidence in social environments. Through these interactions, children experience a sense of belonging and learn to participate respectfully within their wider community.
Aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), these experiences foster interconnectedness by helping children understand their role within a broader social context. They promote effective communication as children listen, share ideas, and express themselves through both language and creative arts. Respectful relationships are encouraged as children interact with peers, educators, and community members.
These community-based experiences reflect our centre philosophy by nurturing inclusion, collaboration, and a strong sense of identity, supporting children to become confident, connected, and active participants in their world. ... See MoreSee Less
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