Wilton – Explore & Develop

Monday – Friday 7.00am – 6.30pm

100 Hornby St Wilton NSW 2571

02 4606 4199

wilton@exploreanddevelop.com.au

6 weeks to 6 years

We are a child-safe organisation

MEET THE OWNERS

Paul and Erica

Paul and Erica are the husband-and-wife team behind the brand new Explore & Develop Wilton.

Paul and Erica’s journey to owning their own service began several years ago, when searching for high-quality care for their own three children.

Overwhelmed by the difficulty of finding a service that would provide the quality of care they felt comfortable with, in the years since then, they have worked towards their goal of opening their own service – with the aim to provide families in their community with the high-quality education and care that they wanted.

Features

Nappies, wipes, bottles and formula provided

Nutritious varied menu

Family owned and operated

Nature play program

Family events

School readiness curriculum

Natural outdoor environment

Incursion programs and activities

Our approach

Explore & Develop Wilton is a beautiful family-owned-and-operated service designed with local children and families at its heart.

Purpose-built in collaboration with early childhood experts, every part of the service has been thoughtfully designed to inspire creativity and learning.

Beautiful staff, so welcoming, full of knowledge. The facility is absolutely amazing!! The colour scheme is so calming for the children, every time I pick my daughter up the educators are so eager to talk to me to tell me about my daughters day and how she’s progressing. I love this place and my daughter is so happy here.
As a SEN [Special Educational Needs] parent, finding the right childcare has always been challenging. I’m so grateful we found Explore and Develop Wilton. From day one, the staff have been incredibly supportive and accommodating of my child’s needs.

What stands out most is how genuinely inclusive they are. The team is fantastic across all rooms. The educators take time to understand each child as an individual and celebrate every milestone. For the first time, we truly feel welcomed and included.

If you’re looking for a nurturing environment where your child can thrive, I can’t recommend Explore and Develop Wilton highly enough

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Learning Environments

Nursery

0-2 years

For most babies, our service is the first education and care environment that they will encounter. Our dedicated nursery will provide a home-like ambience where babies feel a sense of security and belonging in small groups, giving them the freedom to explore safely in a calm and nurturing environment. Our babies also have a dedicated outdoor space, allowing them to enjoy nature in a safe and calm environment. Families will feel supported by Erica’s decades of knowledge and experience as a midwife and lactation consultant.

Toddlers

2-3 years

At the toddler stage, our focus is 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 self-help skills.

Preschool

3-5 years

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

Outdoor environment

Our stunning natural outdoor environment – one of the largest in Wilton – was created to allow children the opportunity to spend time playing in nature every single day. It has been designed with countless learning opportunities to challenge, inspire creativity and support the development of gross motor skills, social interaction and a connection to nature.

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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)
Nursery (0-2 years)	$150/day
Early learning (2-3 years)	$150/day
Preschool (3-5 years)	$150/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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