Welcome to Explore & Develop Artarmon Campbell St

Our family has been part of the Explore & Develop Artarmon Daycare and Preschool community since my daughter was 10 months old. Starting in the babies room and now finishing in the seniors preschool room at the end of the year, I cannot rate this center highly enough. I pushed hard to get a place here based on high recommendations from two colleagues, and after years of full time attendance, it has been the best decision for our daughter’s development. The environment is exceptionally warm and welcoming. The leadership team is excellent, and they have successfully created a family friendly atmosphere where every child is supported to grow and thrive. The staff truly feel like an extended family; they supported me immensely as a new parent whose extended family network is all in the UK, making our entire daycare journey and my return to work feel seamless. The facilities are wonderful, especially the yard which is full of plants and beautifully cared for. A standout feature is the onsite chef; the quality of the meals is outstanding. Knowing my daughter receives a hot, nutritious meal every day provides such peace of mind for a busy working parent. Special thanks go to the teachers who care so much about our daughter & to all the fun incursions & excursions they’ve organised too. As we prepare for the transition to primary school, we are genuinely sad to say farewell. I highly recommend this center to any parent looking for a supportive, nurturing, and professional childcare & preschool environment. more

Katie Cooke

We love E&D Artarmon! It's hard leaving your precious babies in the care of others, but finding a space that you trust and people you trust has made all he difference for us. Our eldest started in the Babies Room and is now in the Seniors Room (starting school next year!) and our youngest started this year in the Babies Room! Some of the same educators that looked after our eldest in the Babies Room are now looking after the baby! We toured about 10 centres before deciding on E&D. Instinctively I just felt it was the right environment plus got a warm vibe from the educators I met when I toured the centre (that has held true in all our years here!). It is meticulously run, really child focused, the staff there seem happy and stay long term! I love the outdoor space it has. It may not be as shiny and new as some other places but that was at the bottom of my list of priorities. Honestly we are so happy to be here and recommend for any family to check out! more

Amardeep

We’ve had 3 girls at Explore and Develop Artarmon for over 6 years (and counting!) and you can tell all the staff and educators really care about the kids. It’s not just a job for them but you can see how Alison invests in the staff and educators which in turn, results in the staff investing in the kids. The longevity of the educators speaks for itself which is great for the centre but also great for having those consistent faces for the children across their time at E&D. The room leaders and many of the educators change rooms along with their cohort to give the kids consistency there too. They are big on parent collaboration and community and we’re so grateful our girls found a home away from home during those crucial early childhood years. Thank you for all you do! more

Shenn

I also wanted to add my thanks to you and your wonderful team. The effort and care you have all put into making Dan feel safe and enjoy his time with you has been very much appreciated. Thank you for looking out for our little guy! more

Kym

I wanted to take a moment to pass on my deepest gratitude for Aurelio's introduction to E&D. Our entire experience has been beyond any expectations that I had and has provided a level of comfort to me that my little boy is not only safe physically, but also mentally and emotionally as well. From attending our tour, to working with you to find a spot for Aurelio, to the flexibility with my family situation and the warm accommodation of my needs around feeling comfortable as Aurelio and I transition to the next phase of our lives – it has been humbling. Every time we are there, every single member of the team (not just in the babies room) have been helpful, kind, friendly and welcoming – particularly with me being in the staff room and sometimes teary. The offers of water, coffee, tea, checking if I'm okay, asking if I need anything etc from a number of different members of your team just shows the culture you've created and how kindness is a core value for your team. I imagine a lot of first time parents may have similar feelings when their little one starts their early education journey and it's important for me to share that my personal experience has been such a positive one. The team in the babies room have been amazing. I'm still learning all the educators names so forgive me for not being able to call them all out, any of the team that have worked on the days that Aurelio and I have been there – have been INCREDIBLE. Truly. There are already too many things to list on the little things (that are actually big things for me) that the team have done that made my heart feel full and reassured me that E&D is the right place for Aurelio and I. Waking into the babies room, my little boy is greeted with happiness and I am supported in taking things step by step in leaving Aurelio. From coming downstairs to update me with pictures, to calling me when I left him there for the first time (I was hysterical), to welcoming me to sit in the babies room until I was ready to leave – just some examples. Please pass on (as appropriate) my heartfelt appreciation. Aurelio is the greatest gift of my life and finding E&D has been a blessing from the universe. more

Charlene