Welcome to Explore & Develop Parramatta

Our inviting and engaging environment provides the perfect balance of safety, stimulation and nurturing care. Here, your child is encouraged to explore, question, imagine and discover — all within a space where they feel deeply secure and supported.

We understand that children aged 2–3 are discovering who they are. That’s why our program is intentionally designed around each child’s interests, strengths and developmental stage. Whether they’re building language, mastering new physical skills, forming friendships or proudly saying “I can do it myself!”, our educators are there to guide, encourage and celebrate every achievement.

Through play-based learning and purposeful early educational experiences, we support:

• Growing independence and confidence
• Early literacy and language development
• Social skills and positive peer relationships
• Emotional regulation and resilience
• Creativity, imagination and problem-solving
• Early school-readiness foundations

As a Junior Preschool program, we gently introduce structured group experiences, routines and learning opportunities that prepare children for their preschool years — all while maintaining the nurturing approach toddlers thrive on.

We work in close partnership with families to ensure consistency between home and care, supporting smooth transitions and a strong sense of belonging.

For your convenience and peace of mind, we provide:

• All nutritious meals and snacks
• Drinking cups
• Nappies and wipes
• Linen and blankets
• Hats and sunscreen

In our Koala Room, your child isn’t just cared for — they are known, valued and inspired. We create a space where confidence grows, friendships blossom, and a lifelong love of learning begins.

• Numeracy Foundations – Hands-on activities, problem-solving, patterns, measurement and early number concepts integrated into daily learning.
• Out the Gate Program – Extends learning beyond the classroom with real-world experiences that promote independence, confidence, responsibility, and community awareness.
• Social-Emotional Skills – Activities that encourage collaboration, teamwork, conflict resolution, resilience, and self-regulation.
• Independent Self-Help Skills – Children practice dressing, packing, managing belongings, and following routines, boosting confidence and responsibility.
• Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving – Open-ended projects and challenges foster reasoning, creativity, and curiosity.
• Communication and Confidence – Show-and-tell, group discussions, and presentations enhance expressive language, listening skills, and self-assurance.
• Fine and Gross Motor Skills – Opportunities to strengthen coordination, balance, and physical development, preparing children for active school life.

We focus on creating a seamless connection between home and care, ensuring children experience consistent routines, encouragement, and support as they build independence, confidence, and resilience.

Our children experience the joy and excitement of creating art alongside Rheanna, exploring the stories, symbols, and traditions that have been passed down through generations. Every brushstroke, every project, becomes a journey into culture, creativity, and self-expression.

This transformative experience is designed to inspire, educate, and delight — and the best part? It is fully included as part of our program at no extra cost.

At Explore & Develop Parramatta, we believe in making culture, creativity, and learning accessible to every child. Through this unique collaboration, your child not only learns about art — they connect with history, identity, and community in a way that is joyful, meaningful, and unforgettable.