Rhodes - Explore & Develop

Monday – Friday 7.30am – 6.00pm

Ground Floor, Rhodes Recreation Centre 6 Gauthorpe St, Rhodes NSW 2138

(02) 7249 1010

rhodes@exploreanddevelop.com.au

0-6 years

Explore & Develop Rhodes has been awarded the Excellent rating by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) — the highest recognition available to early childhood services in Australia. This recognition reflects our commitment to exceptional education and care, innovative practice and strong partnerships with families and community.

We are a child-safe organisation

Meet the owners

About Belinda, Kahra & Alison

Co-owners Kahra, Alison and Belinda have more than 35 years’ combined experience in early childhood education, including over a decade working together at Explore & Develop Leichhardt, a service rated as Exceeding the National Quality Standards.

As local mothers we are passionate about providing opportunities for children to imagine, explore and thrive in their early years.

Features

Onsite Owner-Operators Committed to Quality

Cultural Connections & Community Excursions

Experienced and Qualified Team

Thoughtfully Designed Learning Environments

Preparing your Child for School

Nutritious Meals Provided

Our approach

At Explore & Develop Rhodes, our approach is guided by a strong commitment to child safety, ethical practice and respectful relationships. We support children to grow and learn in safe and inspiring environments where the foundations for a lifelong love of learning and curiosity are nurtured. We recognise every child as a unique individual and value their ideas, voices and cultural identity. By listening to children and engaging with their perspectives, we create meaningful learning experiences and a curriculum that fosters curiosity, supports a strong sense of security and belonging and builds confidence in each child.

Learning Environments

0–2 years

We appreciate that for most children, our service is the first education and care environment that they encounter. We aim to provide a welcoming and home-like ambience where children feel a sense of security and belonging. We work closely with families to mirror routines of home.

2-3 years

At the toddler stage we focus on encouraging the development of early social relationships through language and positive communication, negotiation and empathy, as well as supporting the children with toilet training and the development of independent self-help skills.

3-5 years

Led by qualified Early Childhood Teachers, our Preschool curriculums aim to equip children with the skills necessary for a confident transition to school – including literacy and numeracy skills, language development, motor coordination, social skills and emotional regulation.

Led by qualified Early Childhood Teachers, our Preschool curriculums aim to equip children with the skills necessary for a confident transition to school –…

Outdoor

Our outdoor environments are thoughtfully designed to suit different age groups, featuring open-air spaces that allows for fresh air and exploration in all weather conditions. These areas encourage active movement, support physical development, and offer engaging sensory experiences, while helping children build a meaningful connection with the natural world.

Fees & Inclusions

The daily fees for 2026

We are an approved Child Care Subsidy (CCS) service, which means eligible families will receive three days per week of subsidised care.

Use our CCS calculator for an estimate of your individual fees, or contact us and we’ll help you with it.

Our 2026 fees are outlined below. Note these fees are before CCS, which will significantly reduce out-of-pocket costs.

Our service is also eligible for Start Strong Fee Relief, providing a further saving for families of 3- and 4-year-old children, in addition to CCS.

AGE GROUP	DAILY FEE (BEFORE CCS and Start Strong)
Infant (0-2 years)	$198
Toddler (2-3 years)	$198
Preschool (3-5 years)	$175

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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Annandale – our professional journal

A Story of Maps, Movement, and Meaning-Making
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Annandale – our professional journal

Collective, community learning with child–plastic encounters
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Annandale – our professional journal

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