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Explore & Develop Waitara

7:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Monday to Friday
41-43 Balmoral Street, Waitara

Centre Highlights

Multi-Lingual Educators

Long-Serving Team

Meals Prepared by In-House Chef

Transition to School Program

Sport Programs

Shaded Outdoor Area

Parent Communication App

Outdoor Playground

On-Site Car Parking

Nature-Based Play

Music Programs

Incursion Programs & Activities

Dance Programs

SunSmart Aware

Nappies & Wipes Supplied

Meals Provided

Educational & Developmental Programs

Bottles Supplied

Allergy & Anaphylaxis Aware

Art Programs

About Explore & Develop Waitara

Family-owned and operated early learning service providing high-quality education and care for children aged between 6 weeks to 6 years. Explore & Develop Waitara is conveniently located within walking distance of Waitara Public School, Waitara Train Station, Hornsby Hospital, and Westfield Hornsby.

At Explore & Develop Waitara, we create a nurturing, home-like environment where children are encouraged to imagine, explore, and learn through meaningful experiences.

Our educational program is guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), fostering a love for play-based learning while supporting early literacy, numeracy, communication, social-emotional growth, and physical development. We also embrace sustainable practices, ensuring that children learn in a way that respects and values natural resources.

We believe in strong partnerships with families, working together to build on each child’s unique interests and developmental needs. We respect and celebrate the expertise, culture, values, and beliefs of every family, ensuring that each child’s learning and well-being remain at the heart of everything we do.

We warmly invite you and your family to join us at Explore & Develop Waitara—where curiosity is nurtured, and lifelong learning begins. Please contact us on 9487 4000 to book a service tour.

Availability & Fees

Babies

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Fees

$178 /day

Fees for Explore & Develop Waitara may vary based childcare subsidy eligibility. You may be eligible to a rebate of up to 85% of your childcare fees.

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Reviews for Explore & Develop Waitara

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  • Kerrie Song3 months ago

    I strongly do not recommend this childcare. The principal is forceful, rude, and unreasonable, shirking responsibility and distorting facts. My child went to this childcare for the first time, and within just two days, was pushed twice by other children, causing her to cry loudly. Now my child does not want to go to childcare and has suffered serious emotional trauma. The principal even justified their actions by referring to their family rules, saying that we violated their principle of teaching other people's children. We only intervened because, at the time, all the teachers saw my child being pushed and no one did anything. If it weren't for the negligence of the educators, we parents wouldn't have interfered. Their rules are not the law. As parents, we have the right to protect our children, regardless of the environment, as long as we are not violating the law. This is our fundamental right. This kindergarten is currently under a two-week investigation by the NSW Department of Education. I advise everyone not to send their children to such an irresponsible kindergarten that can cause physical and emotional harm.

    Response from the owner3 months ago

    Educators were diligent with their supervision & acted appropriately Situation currently under review with the Education Department due to parent raising their voice & attempting to discipline a child who is not their own in breach of our Parent Code of Conduct.

  • jun ai3 months ago

    We have complaint you to relevant department,as everyone can see ,there so many bad comments ,and they never changed their school these years,even threatening victims,this event makes my family upset,and influenced our work and life,we have attempted to contact other childcare,my baby cried so long time yesterday ,she used to like to go to childcare when she was in AMEP,but now she is upset for going to school

    Response from the owner3 months ago

    Situation currently under review with the Education Department due to parent attempting to discipline a child who is not their own in breach of our Parent Code of Conduct.

  • peyman abdolkarimzadeh4 months ago

  • 蘇式廷(Chester)11 months ago

    🦊What a kind paradise🐯

Location of Explore & Develop Waitara

41-43 Balmoral Street, Waitara

Waitara suburb information

Waitara is a suburb located in New South Wales. There are approximately 24 child care centres in Waitara.

How much is child care in Waitara? On average, the cost of child care in Waitara is $151 per day. This breaks down to $151 per day for babies, $140 per day for toddlers and $137 per day for kindergarten.

Waitara sits just above the national NQS Rating & the average rating of centres is «Meeting NQS».

Number of centres

Child care centres in Waitara

24

Average cost per day

Baby

0-12 Months

$151

Toddler

13-24 Months

$140

Kindergarten

2-3 Years

$137

National quality standard

Waitara
National Average
4%7%
Working towards
79%49%
Meeting
4%14%
Exceeding
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