Welcome to Explore & Develop Glenmore Park
Enquire hereExplore & Develop Glenmore Park has, at its foundation, a play-based learning curriculum, within a comfortable and home-like environment where individual child each has a voice. Our program is reflective of The Early Years Learning Framework, and aims to incorporate the learning outcomes that encompass the whole child, including their sense of identity, connections and contributions to the world, sense of well-being, being confident and involved learners, and effective communicators.
Our curriculum is informed by theories of child development and pedagogical practice. Our in-depth theoretical knowledge is reflected throughout our programming, and is embedded in our daily practices. Partnerships with families are valued by our team of skilled educators, who work to form strong and meaningful relationships that support the individual child.
Approved Provider, Elaine De Sylva, is on-site daily, working with educators to provide a high-quality service to our children and families.
Our experienced team of educators hold Early Childhood qualifications, Working With Children Checks and share similar philosophies.
Our service received an overall Meeting rating under the National Quality Framework Assessment and Rating
We are proud of our strong ongoing community based partnerships with local organisations, family groups and charities.
Our purpose built outdoor learning environments are designed to maximize children’s curiosity and being at one with nature.
We encourage and support a culturally diverse network of families and educators, by incorporating and acknowledging world and community events and sharing family strengths and diverse backgrounds within the service.
Elaine has 15 years’ experience within the Early Childhood Education and Care sector. She is a mum of two (now grown-ups) and is passionate about providing a service where there is an opportunity for all children, families, and Educators to feel a sense of belonging and to be a part of the Explore & Develop family.
“I believe that my centre is like a big house where all children and families are welcome. My goal is that each child is comfortable in their environment”.
“I am passionate about ensuring all children, no matter their background, receive education and care that they have the right to.”
Elaine finds her role as the Approved Provider at Explore & Develop Glenmore Park as one so rewarding that she loves returning to it every day.
In her downtime, Elaine enjoys spending time with her family and listening to music.
0 – 2 years
Our focus in the 0 – 2 learning environment is on offering a nurturing space where children and families feel a sense of security and belonging. Educators take time to build strong individual relationships.
2 – 3 years
Our toddler learning environments aim to foster a sense of wonder, curiosity and exploration. Our educators provide interest based experiences that support each child’s individual learning capabilities. Our learning environments include opportunities to explore literacy, dramatic play, puzzles and manipulatives, building and construction, sensory and investigative play, and expressive arts.
3 – 5 years
Our preschool curriculum encompasses the Early Years Framework, and focuses on supporting children to develop skills in all key areas that they will take with them wherever they go.
Our degree qualified and experienced Early Childhood Teachers, work closely with individual and small groups of children to facilitate learning opportunities in curriculum areas such as literacy, numeracy, art , fine and gross motor, construction and investigation as well as social and emotional.
Our outdoor environment is in the process of being re- designed and rejuvenated. We are working in partnership with our children and families with the vision of creating an inspiring and interesting natural space that will support our children’s explorations and learning.
Cnr Candlebark Circuit & Glenmore Parkway
Glenmore Park NSW
2745
Monday – Friday
7.00am – 6.00pm
