Family-owned and operated
All ages
Wild Kindy
Wild Kindy
Welcome to Explore & Develop North Ryde Public School
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Monday – Friday 7.30am – 6.00pm
154 Cox’s Road North Ryde, NSW 2113
(02) 9888 9200
nrps@exploreanddevelop.com.au
High-quality education and care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years
We are a child-safe organisation
Stephanie Romano and Irene Vidaic
Owners
of Explore & Develop North Ryde Public School
Stephanie Romano is the Nominated Supervisor of Explore & Develop North Ryde Public School and holds a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education. She is passionate about creating a safe, welcoming and inspiring environment where children feel a strong sense of belonging.
Stephanie loves seeing children’s confidence grow as they explore, discover and make sense of the world around them. A strong advocate for children’s rights and educator wellbeing, she believes that happy, supported educators create the best learning experiences for children. She is passionate about authentic pedagogy, ensuring that learning is meaningful, engaging and responsive to each child’s interests and abilities. Stephanie also works closely with BeYou, supporting mental health initiatives in early childhood, and collaborates actively within the North Ryde community to ensure children, families and educators thrive. Stephanie has shared her expertise at numerous conferences, inspiring educators and leaders across the sector. She values strong partnerships with families and believes that open communication, trust and collaboration are key to a positive early learning journey. Stephanie looks forward to supporting each child’s unique growth and learning. With over 20 years of experience in Early Childhood Education and Care, Irene Vidaic is a passionate advocate for nurturing, inspiring, and empowering young learners. She holds a Diploma in Children’s Services and is a certified Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) Facilitator, giving her the expertise to provide guidance and support to both children and families. As a mother of two daughters who have followed in her footsteps, Irene’s commitment to shaping the future of childcare is both personal and enduring. Her daughters are also leaders in the sector, speaking at early childhood conferences and advocating for children, continuing the family legacy of care, innovation, and advocacy. For Irene, children always come first. She and her team create learning environments where children are truly the focus.
Features
Family-owned and operated
Wild Kindy
Nature play program with a vegetable garden and native bees
Long-serving team with high qualifications
Local excursions
Tinkering program
Natural outdoor play area
Art program with Indigenous artist Rheanna Lotter
Our approach
At Explore & Develop North Ryde Public School, we aim to provide an environment where children can feel safe, secure and happy. We give priority to nurturing relationships and providing children with consistent emotional support, so that they become confident and develop the skills and understandings they need to interact positively with others. We are committed to equity and believe in all children’s capabilities to succeed. We offer children the freedom to explore and discover through play-based learning whilst providing programs that aim to enrich their learning through planned experiences and programs.
Our centre is located on the school grounds of North Ryde Public School. Our service first opened its doors to the community in 2011, educating and caring for children from birth to six years old.
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Nature play program with a vegetable garden and native bees
All ages
Long-serving team with high qualifications
Long-serving team with high qualifications
Local excursions
All ages
Tinkering program
Tinkering program
Natural outdoor play area
All ages
Art program with Indigenous artist Rheanna Lotter
Art program with Indigenous artist Rheanna Lotter
OUR APPROACH Everything at our service from the design, furniture and resources have been carefully researched and selected to ensure an environment that is warm, relaxed, safe and secure where children are free to imagine, explore, create and discover so as to be continually learning about themselves, others and the world around them. We provide experiences for our children which include science, music, reptiles, sea life experiences, sewing, language classes, water safety, police talks, fire brigade visits, and cultural inclusion workshops, as part of our service. At Explore & Develop North Ryde Public School, we aim to provide an environment where children can feel safe, secure and happy. We give priority to nurturing relationships and providing children with consistent emotional support, so that they become confident and develop the skills and understandings they need to interact positively with others. We are committed to equity and believe in all children’s capabilities to succeed. We offer children the freedom to explore and discover through play-based learning whilst providing programs that aim to enrich their learning through planned experiences and programs. Our centre is located on the school grounds of North Ryde Public School. Our service first opened its doors to the community in 2011, educating and caring for children from birth to six years old.
Aga
All ages
We have been continually impressed by the staff’s obvious love of their role in the childrens’ lives. They treat all children equally and with a well-balanced discipline, love and care that you would want from an educator. My children really enjoy going to daycare, and I think that says a lot about their experience daily.
We have been continually impressed by the staff’s obvious love of their…
Thanks so much Explore & Develop North Ryde Public School.
Reviews
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would give E&DNRP 10 out of 5 if I could. My daughter, who is now in kindy, started there when she was just 8 months old and from day one, they became like family to us. The care, love, and genuine dedication they show to every child is truly remarkable. My daughter received warmth, kindness and food prepared with love and smile every single day. If you want your child to grow into a responsible, well behaved, confident, and kind human being, you will not find a better place. Steph is an incredible role model, beautiful inside and out, and has supported us in so many ways, even beyond her responsibilities. They truly live by their values and mission, and what makes it even more special is how closely those values align with ours as a family. How do you even rate people who cared for your child as if she were their own. kind, nurturing, yet firm when needed? It’s simply priceless. Forever grateful. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
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This has been the most amazing day care. They take such time and care to create thoughtful learning experiences each day, with themes and mix of water play, practical and physical learning, stimulating the mind and heart etc. I am amazed at how my kid has grown, gone from crying everyday at drop off to not wanting to go home. The educators really care and management is excellent, listened to any concerns we had. We have talked potty training, how to practice manners and so many things. We are so sad that our time here is at an end. Thank you for everything
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I've been to 4 different daycares with my kids. I feel this daycare has been the best, but most $$$. But worth the price tag. Just documentation, activities for kids and has a good balance of structured and unstructured play. Staff ratio is great, and for me, all the staff are proficient at English, which shows in documentation.
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All of the staff her are amazing. They are so kind and helpful and everyday they are smiling. I don’t know how they do it. Even the cook says hello every morning and afternoon as I walk through the hallway. Leaving here when we moved was the hardest thing. I would have stayed forever. All of my thanks to explore and develop north Ryde. They are amazing.
Fees & Inclusions
The daily fees for 2026
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Nursery
0-2 years
$189/day
Early learning
2-3 years
$181/day
Preschool
3-5 years
$170/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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Monday – Friday 7.30am – 6.00pm
154 Cox’s Road North Ryde, NSW 2113
(02) 9888 9200
nrps@exploreanddevelop.com.au
High-quality education and care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years
We are a child-safe organisation
