Address:
11- 13 Campbell Street, Artarmon, NSW, 2064
Care Type:
Long Day Care, Pre-school
Hours:
7:30 to 6:00pm
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Address:
11- 13 Campbell Street, Artarmon, NSW, 2064
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Hannah L
We couldn’t be happier with Explore and Develop Artarmon. Teaching children to be kind, curious and well-rounded. Our daughter comes home every day buzzing about the garden, games, arts and crafts. The little things make it so special. The educators are wonderful and most have been there for years. Our two children have built such strong relationships with them and we cannot thank them enough for the love and care they show our kids every day.
Susie Jackson
I know firsthand how daunting it can be trying to find the right daycare, especially as a first-time parent. That’s exactly why I wanted to share our experience and hopefully provide some reassurance, this is truly the best place you could send your children. We have been part of the Explore & Develop Artarmon family since 2022, and my girls genuinely feel like it’s their second home. The educators are some of the most caring people you will ever meet. They build such strong, meaningful connections with the children and go above and beyond to make every child feel safe, supported, and valued. One thing we absolutely love is how they take the time at pick-up to share little moments from the day. It means so much hearing about what the kids have been up to and the special interactions they’ve had, it really shows how much they care. Every six months, they also provide a beautiful, detailed report on your child’s development and what they’ve achieved and honestly… have the tissues ready! It’s such a special way to see how much they’ve grown and how well they’re being supported. They’ve also recently opened a second centre on Dickson Ave, with the same owner, Alison, who is very hands-on and genuinely cares for every child as if they were her own. We feel incredibly lucky to have found such a warm, supportive environment for our children and couldn’t recommend them more highly.
Katie Cooke
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.
At Explore & Develop Artarmon, it is our vision to create a high-quality Early Childhood environment which strives to continually grow and evolve and impacts the lives of children, families, educators and the wider community, in many ways. Our service’s philosophy supports this, drawing on the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child, and the Australian National Law and Regulations.With these, and our professional ethics and Reconciliation Action Plan, we aim to create an environment which promotes diversity, inclusion and social equity.
Supported by strong relationships created at the service, our objective is to provide a play-based curriculum for children that encourages thinking, investigating, exploring and problem solving, using a variety of mediums. Our curriculum is guided by the National Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) as well as many other Early Childhood teaching theories and curriculum perspectives.
In relation to school-readiness and transition to school, Explore & Develop Artarmon has a strong commitment to provide an environment which focuses on developing skills that will not only benefit children when they go to school, but also throughout life. We begin this process right from the babies room, and focus on developing skills and dispositions such as perseverance, conflict resolution, empathy, curiosity, creativity and self-expression. It is our aim to develop diverse strategies and approaches to learning to ensure children transition to school feeling confident and capable about their ability to take on learning challenges.
Individually owned and operated
Explore & Develop Artarmon is owned and operated by two Early Childhood teachers who work closely to inspire and lead educators in providing a high-quality curriculum, and a secure and stimulating environment for children and families.
Exceeding National Quality Standard
Our service was one of the first in Australia to be assessed under the National Quality Framework as “Exceeding the National Quality Standard” across all seven quality areas. We have maintained our “Exceeding” rating again in 2018 and continue to work consistently in reflection on our daily practice and continual improvement planning.
Community and family focused
Developing consistent and trusting relationships between children, families and educators is our main focus, which assists in fostering a strong sense of community and provides a solid foundation for developing the children’s learning environment. As educators move their class through the service each year, we are able to support and maintain these close relationships.
Experienced teachers and culturally diverse team
Our team exceeds the national standards for qualifications and ratios and we strongly value the extension of professional learning and long term retention of excellent educators. Our educators represent a diverse range of cultural backgrounds, languages and experiences.
Inclusive, anti-bias play-based curriculum
Our service’s philosophy supports a broad and inclusive play-based curriculum which focuses on supporting children’s dispositions for learning as well as investigating their ideas, perceptions and concepts within the world around them.
Natural outdoor environment extending beyond
Our outdoor space is richly resourced with open-ended and natural materials where children are encouraged to experience all of the elements and broad learning opportunities that the outdoors provide. We regularly venture outside of the service on bush walks, and to engage with the local community.
At Explore & Develop Artarmon, it is our vision to create a high-quality Early Childhood environment which strives to continually grow and evolve and impacts the lives of children, families, educators and the wider community, in many ways. Our service’s philosophy supports this, drawing on the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child, and the Australian National Law and Regulations.With these, and our professional ethics and Reconciliation Action Plan, we aim to create an environment which promotes diversity, inclusion and social equity.
Supported by strong relationships created at the service, our objective is to provide a play-based curriculum for children that encourages thinking, investigating, exploring and problem solving, using a variety of mediums. Our curriculum is guided by the National Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) as well as many other Early Childhood teaching theories and curriculum perspectives.
In relation to school-readiness and transition to school, Explore & Develop Artarmon has a strong commitment to provide an environment which focuses on developing skills that will not only benefit children when they go to school, but also throughout life. We begin this process right from the babies room, and focus on developing skills and dispositions such as perseverance, conflict resolution, empathy, curiosity, creativity and self-expression. It is our aim to develop diverse strategies and approaches to learning to ensure children transition to school feeling confident and capable about their ability to take on learning challenges.
Individually owned and operated
Explore & Develop Artarmon is owned and operated by two Early Childhood teachers who work closely to inspire and lead educators in providing a high-quality curriculum, and a secure and stimulating environment for children and families.
Exceeding National Quality Standard
Our service was one of the first in Australia to be assessed under the National Quality Framework as “Exceeding the National Quality Standard” across all seven quality areas. We have maintained our “Exceeding” rating again in 2018 and continue to work consistently in reflection on our daily practice and continual improvement planning.
Community and family focused
Developing consistent and trusting relationships between children, families and educators is our main focus, which assists in fostering a strong sense of community and provides a solid foundation for developing the children’s learning environment. As educators move their class through the service each year, we are able to support and maintain these close relationships.
Experienced teachers and culturally diverse team
Our team exceeds the national standards for qualifications and ratios and we strongly value the extension of professional learning and long term retention of excellent educators. Our educators represent a diverse range of cultural backgrounds, languages and experiences.
Inclusive, anti-bias play-based curriculum
Our service’s philosophy supports a broad and inclusive play-based curriculum which focuses on supporting children’s dispositions for learning as well as investigating their ideas, perceptions and concepts within the world around them.
Natural outdoor environment extending beyond
Our outdoor space is richly resourced with open-ended and natural materials where children are encouraged to experience all of the elements and broad learning opportunities that the outdoors provide. We regularly venture outside of the service on bush walks, and to engage with the local community.
with Artarmon, 2064
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Explore & Develop - Artarmon
$162
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$161
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