Explorers Learning Academy in Mittagong is located in a peaceful rural setting.
The children look out onto the cows and goats and watch trains passing by.
We boast an experienced, long term team, and this is complemented by some younger educators who have bucket loads of enthusiasm and new ideas.
Our cook provides fresh and nutritious meals. Mealtimes are a social occasion for children to relax and enjoy good food in the company of friends.
Our babies are cared for in a beautiful homely environment where they are encouraged to discover their world in their own time A free-flowing mix of indoor-outdoor play means that our learning environments are calm and purposeful.
Our children are true Explorers! In the year before school, our Preschoolers travel in our Explorers bus to visit our local library, and explore nearby bush land, and more.
Our preschool and transition to school programs foster skills and learning that will support and prepare your child to head confidently off to Kindergarten when their journey at Explorers comes to an end.
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 βSchoolieβ 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 βbig schoolβ so they will not just βbe fineβ at school but excel! Thanks again Explorers for looking after my Scarlett. Highly recommend.
π Happy Fatherβs Day! π
Wishing all of our wonderful dads, grandads, pops, papas uncles and special father figures a very Happy Fatherβs Day!
Thank you for the love, guidance, laughter and adventures you bring to our little Explorersβ lives. We hope you have a beautiful day celebrating just how special you are!
Happy Fatherβs Day from all of us at Explorers Learning Academy!
Sep 5
ππ HAPPY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORSβ DAY! ππ
Today we celebrate the incredible educators who bring so much love, care, energy and dedication to Explorers Learning Academy Bardia every single day!
Behind every photo is an educator who has comforted, encouraged, taught, listened, laughed, played and helped our little explorers feel safe, valued and loved.
We are incredibly grateful for the passion our team brings to creating beautiful childhood memories and meaningful learning experiences for our children.
To our amazing educators β THANK YOU for everything you do, today and every day!
We hope you enjoyed your little treats and felt just how appreciated you truly are!
Happy Educatorsβ Day to our wonderful ELA Bardia team!
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Sep 2
A very special thank you to Gina and family for a heartfelt review.
These reviews are very special to the entire team π§‘
Aug 24
πΎπΆ Living Safely with Dogs NSW Visits Explorers Bardia! πΆπΎ
Today our preschool children had a very special visit from the Living Safely with Dogs NSW Program as part of our ongoing School Readiness and Child Safety learning.
Through an engaging and interactive session, the children learnt important skills for staying safe around dogs, including:
π How to safely approach and interact with a dog
β When we should not touch or approach a dog
π How to recognise some of the signals dogs use to communicate
π§ What to do if an unfamiliar dog approaches us
π Why we should always ask the owner before patting a dog
πΎ How to behave calmly and respectfully around animals
The children loved putting their new knowledge into practice and had lots of opportunities to participate, answer questions and demonstrate safe behaviours.
Experiences like todayβs incursion help our children develop confidence, awareness, responsibility and practical safety skills that they can use within our wider community.
A huge thank you to Living Safely with Dogs NSW for visiting Explorers Learning Academy Bardia and providing such a valuable learning experience for our children!
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Aug 19
We are looking for a Full Time Early Childhood Trainee at our Belmore St Mittagong service and a Part Time Cert 3. Send your resume to careers@explorerslearningacademy.com.au ...
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πβ¨ Book Week at Explorers Learning Academy! β¨π
What an amazing Book Week we had at Explorers Learning Academy! Our children looked fantastic in their creative costumes and proudly brought in some of their favourite stories to share with us. πβ€οΈ
We believe literacy is an important part of the early years, helping children develop language, communication, imagination, confidence and a lifelong love of learning. By making reading fun and engaging, children discover that books can take them on exciting adventures, introduce new ideas and inspire their creativity.
Of course, the children werenβt the only ones who enjoyed dressing upβthe educators joined in the fun too! π©βπ«π¦ΈββοΈπ
Through shared reading, storytelling, discussions and imaginative play, we support children to build their literacy skills in meaningful ways.
This connects with the EYLF, particularly Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators, as children engage with stories, symbols, language and meaningful literacy experiences.
What a wonderful celebration of books, imagination and learning! ππ ...
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This week was pure magic in our Mittagong West centre as we brought our favorite storybooks to life for Book Week! Watching the childrenβs eyes light up as their teachers and friends walked in as iconic book characters set off a week full of laughter, wonder, and non stop imagination. From dance parties to reading our favorurite books, the energy was electric as the kids dove headfirst into the celebration, showing off their own fantastic costumes, cozying up with beloved tales, and discovering new worlds together. As educators, there is nothing quite like witnessing that genuine spark of joy and curiosity, and we couldnβt be prouder of our little community of readers! ...
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Providing nutritious food is a vital part of early childhood development, as healthy nutrition acts as a direct catalyst for learning and play. When children enjoy balanced, wholesome meals, it stabilizes their energy levels, supports brain function, and sharpens their focus, giving them the essential foundation they need to explore, create, and thrive throughout their day. ...
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