Explore & Develop Parramatta is licensed for 78 children per day, educating and caring for children from birth to six years. At Explore & Develop Parramatta, we aim to provide an environment where children can feel safe, secure and happy. We give priority to nurturing relationships and providing children with consistent emotional support so that they become confident and develop the skills and understandings they need to interact positively with others.
We are committed to equity and believe in all children’s capabilities to succeed. We offer children the freedom to explore and discover through play-based learning whilst providing programs that aim to enrich their learning through planned experiences and programs.
At Explore & Develop Parramatta, our service’s design, furniture and resources have been carefully researched and selected to ensure an environment that is warm, relaxed, safe and secure where children are free to imagine, explore, create and discover so as to be continually learning about themselves, others and the world around them.We provide experiences for the children which include science, music, reptiles, sea life experiences, sewing, language classes, water safety, police talks, fire brigade visits, cultural inclusion workshops all for the children as part of our services.
We use an electronical program called Kinderloop to communicate curriculum, learning and care routines with families.
Explore & Develop Parramatta works with Playgroup NSW providing a DADs and Bubs program on weekends, where families can enjoy arts, crafts, stories and fun activities on weekends.
We aim to provide an environment where children can feel safe, secure and happy.
We believe that working in partnership with our families is essential in ensuring continuity and progression in children’s learning and development.
We value open and honest communication with families through direct contact with our team of educators, through newsletters, parent communication board, emails, information evenings etc.
We have long-term educators who are committed to building warm, respectful, responsive relationships with the children. We invest in our educators through regular professional development to help them grow and learn the latest development in Early Childhood Education and Care.
We strive to include natural sustainable resources both indoors and outdoors and through our programs.
We believe in working in partnership with our local community through participating in local community events or through excursions to local community venues.
With over 20 years of experience in Early Childhood Education and Care, Irene Vidaic is a passionate advocate for nurturing, inspiring, and empowering young learners. She holds a Diploma in Children’s Services and is a certified Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) Facilitator, giving her the expertise to provide guidance and support to both children and families. As a mother of two daughters who have followed in her footsteps, Irene’s commitment to shaping the future of childcare is both personal and enduring. Her daughters are also leaders in the sector, speaking at early childhood conferences and advocating for children, continuing the family legacy of care, innovation, and advocacy.
For Irene, children always come first. She and her team create learning environments where children are truly the focus:
Since 2006, Irene has proudly owned and led Explore & Develop centres, bringing vision, passion, and hands-on guidance to every aspect of the service. She inspires long-term educators to build warm, respectful, and responsive relationships with each child, while creating environments that celebrate diversity, nurture individual identity, and make every child feel safe, valued, and included. Under her leadership, the centres are more than just childcare—they are vibrant, welcoming communities where children thrive, explore, and grow with confidence.
0 – 2 years
Our aim in the Nursery is ensuring consistency between a child’s home life and their time at the service with us.
We aim to build strong partnerships with our families, ensuring we cater for each child’s individual routines and needs, by providing educators who provide nurturing care and education.
2 – 3 years
Our Koala Room offers a stimulating and safe environment. Our program continues to extend on children’s learning, focusing on children’s interests by providing an environment that encourages imagination and discovery. We offer individual social development, which helps independence to keep active minds occupied and stimulates personal growth.
3 – 5 years
Our Wombat Preschool Room (preschool room) offers an extensive school focus, to ensure we provide the tools which will support their learning beyond Explore & Develop Parramatta, making them capable learners.
Through supportive Early Childhood Teachers, who provide stimulating environments,
Our ‘Transition to School’ program supports all areas of development in children, not only for school, but in life beyond.
Literacy and numeracy are embedded into everything that we do, and in every room our children are involved in. Our pre-lite program helps children understand the concept of literacy and reading.
Find out more about our ‘Early Foundations for Lifelong learning – Transition to School Program’.
Our generous outdoor space is designed to provide children with wonderful opportunities to play and discover their outdoor environment.
Our service gardens are wonderful and enriching environments that offer numerous benefits to young children. They serve as an outdoor classroom, which provides a hands-on learning experience fostering children’s physical, cognitive, and emotional development and our ‘garden to classroom’ experiences.
The sandpit offers a wide range of benefits for young children’s development and learning, such as creativity, imaginative play and a variety of sensory experiences and fine motor skill enhancement.
We have three separate outdoor environments which we use throughout the day, no matter what the weather.
Children embark on an extraordinary journey with our ‘Transition to School’ Program. Starting school marks a momentous milestone for both children and families, and at Explore & Develop Parramatta, we’re here to ensure a seamless and successful transition. Our program goes beyond mere preparation for school – it lays down the crucial foundations for lifelong learning.
Through our play-based and developmentally appropriate curriculum, children delve into a world of exciting knowledge, essential skills, and empowering attitudes. We understand the importance of nurturing young minds, equipping them not just for their school years, but for a lifetime of learning and growth.
Discover more about our exceptional ‘Transition to School Program’ by simply clicking on the link here: Transition to School Program’. Uncover the transformative experiences and educational opportunities that await your child on this remarkable educational journey.
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Rheanna Lotter, a brilliant contemporary Aboriginal artist and proud Yuin woman.
Through her remarkable talent and deep connection to Aboriginal culture, Rheanna has been collaborating with our children, nurturing their understanding and appreciation of this rich heritage.
Experience the joy and excitement our children as they embark on artistic journeys alongside Rheanna, embracing the beauty and significance of Aboriginal culture.
Discover the transformative power of art and cultural exploration in the hands of a true visionary! This wonderful experience for our children is all part of our service at no extra cost.
Level 4 Suite 3
1C Grand Ave
Rosehill NSW 2142
Monday – Friday
7.30am – 6.00pm
