Childcare centre template - Explore & Develop

Monday to Fridayrn7.00am – 6.00pm

170 Stafford St Penrith NSW 2750

1300 00 88 00rn

penrith.south@exploreanddevelop.com.au

High-quality education and care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years

We are a child-safe organisation

Owner / Operator

of Explore & Penrith South

Diane Pelle has a strong passion and commitment to care and education for all children and families at her service. As a proud mum with more than 15 years’ experience in the Early Childhood Education and Care sector, Diane aims to provide families with nothing less than what she would expect or want for her own children.

Features

Owner-Operators leading experienced educators

Educational curriculum and Transition to School

Community partnerships

Public transport

Outdoor play

Play-based learning

Transition to school

Education for Sustainability

Our approach

Explore & Develop Penrith South is accessible from the M4 Motorway via the Northern Road, furthermore we are conveniently located to the Nepean Hospital Precinct, including Nepean Private Hospital. Our surrounding streets (Derby Street and Lethbridge Street) provide a variety of specialists, medical centres and other professional establishments.

I just wanted to thank you both so much for the amazing time we spent with your wonderful staff over the past 8 months attending your Centre.

Jennifer Lloyd
The educators have created such a warm and supportive environment for our family, and our child has grown in confidence every week.

Sarah Mitchell
We always felt welcome, informed and included in our child’s learning journey. The care and communication have been exceptional.

Michael Chen

Learning Environments

Caterpillar Nursery

0 – 2 years

Our Caterpillar Nursery encapsulates the feeling of a nurturing home-like environment. Our environment has soft textured furnishings creating a relaxing feel. We value your child’s home routine and your child’s individual sleep and feeding routine are followed.

Our Caterpillar Nursery encapsulates the feeling of a nurturing home-like environment. Our environment has soft textured furnishings creating a relaxing feel. We value your…

Caterpillar Nursery

0 – 2 years

Our Caterpillar Nursery encapsulates the feeling of a nurturing home-like environment. Our environment has soft textured furnishings creating a relaxing feel. We value your child’s home routine and your child’s individual sleep and feeding routine are followed.

Our Caterpillar Nursery encapsulates the feeling of a nurturing home-like environment. Our environment has soft textured furnishings creating a relaxing feel. We value your…

Caterpillar Nursery

0 – 2 years

Our Caterpillar Nursery encapsulates the feeling of a nurturing home-like environment. Our environment has soft textured furnishings creating a relaxing feel. We value your child’s home routine and your child’s individual sleep and feeding routine are followed.

Our Caterpillar Nursery encapsulates the feeling of a nurturing home-like environment. Our environment has soft textured furnishings creating a relaxing feel. We value your…

Reviews

Fees & Inclusions

The daily fees for 2026

Please note these fees are before CCS and Start Strong, which will significantly reduce out-of-pocket costs.

All CCS eligible families will receive three days per week of subsidised care. Start Strong Fee Relief provides a further saving for preschool children.

Use our CCS calculator to help estimate your individual fees.

AGE GROUP	DAILY FEE (BEFORE CCS and Start Strong)
Room name (6 months to 2 years)	$123 per day
Room name (6 months to 2 years)	$123 per day
Room name (6 months to 2 years)	$123 per day
Room name (6 months to 2 years)	$123 per day

Our daily fee is all-inclusive, covering nutritious meals, snacks and drinks, nappies, wipes, sunscreen, bedding, educational programs and learning materials.

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