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Explore & Develop King Street

Ground Floor, 291 King Street, NEWCASTLE, NSW, 2300 view map
5.0

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Long Day Care

Hours:

7.30am to 6.00pm

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Ground Floor, 291 King Street, NEWCASTLE, NSW, 2300

Explore & Develop King Street Reviews (15)

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Amy Farrugia

Apr, 2026

My child started at the beginning of the year in the 0-2 room here at Explore & Develop King Street. I had had an excellent tour conducted for me during my pregnancy, and was pleased to see so many of the staff I met during my 2024 tour, were still with the centre when I returned for orientation in 2025 and still in 2026. Now that my child has started, I am so happy with my choice to get on the wait list and enrol. Every staff member knows my child’s name no matter what age room they teach in, always greeting and farewelling us enthusiastically each day. The menu for the kids is amazing and full of variety. The updates and notifications in the app are very thorough each day, giving me great peace of mind. The centre is immaculate, with a large selection of equipment and toys, and the building is very security. My little one has come along in leaps and bounds since beginning to attend in January, using baby sign language to communicate, improvement in day naps and night sleep, imaginative play and social skills are at a high. I sing the praises of this centre all the time and truly love all the beautiful educators here. 10/10

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Simone Fairweather

Apr, 2026

I am beyond thrilled to have gotten my child into Explore and Develop King Street. Every staff member knows my child’s name, even if they are not her educators, the food is healthy, plentiful and seemingly delicious. The activities they do with the children are fun, engaging and educational. My daughter absolutely loves her days here and I am so thankful to have found such beautiful educators at this centre!

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Alana Caldwell

Apr, 2026

We love explore and develop on King Street. Highly recommend as the educators are amazing and really helped support us with our little one starting daycare at 8 months old and ease our first time parent anxiety! Couldn’t recommend them enough!

About Explore & Develop King Street

Located in the heart of Newcastle, Explore & Develop King Street offers early childhood education and care for children aged 6 months to 5 years.

Our centre is architecturally designed, with three purpose-built indoor learning environments and a large outdoor playground, which features a creative art space.

Our centre is owned and operated by early childhood professional, Suzanne Chiha.

Our program and philosophy align with the Walker Learning approach, an evidence-based pedagogy that emphasises the significance of learning through play, intentional teaching, and the importance of building strong connections with our children.

We aim to create a welcoming, home-like environment, which helps the children to develop a sense of belonging and connection with the educators and the centre. We always encourage collaboration with families and welcome their input into our program.

Our outdoor learning environment provides a unique space for children to develop their curiosity and creativity while encouraging exploration, inquiry and discovery. Our aim is to foster independence, resilience, and help children grow into confident learners who are prepared for life.

We believe in the importance of learning through play, where children can learn at their own pace in their own way. Play creates a calm neurological space for children, allowing for optimal development. Every child has the right to experience the outdoors and breathe fresh air which contributes to their wellbeing.

We look forward to welcoming you and your child to Explore & Develop King Street.

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How Explore & Develop King Street Compares

with NEWCASTLE, 2300

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$138

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Explore & Develop King Street

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Overall

Exceeding

Educational Program and Practice Exceeding
Children's Health and Safety Exceeding
Physical environment Meeting
Staffing Arrangements Exceeding
Relationships with children Exceeding
Collaborative partnerships with families and communities Exceeding
Governance and leadership Exceeding
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