Explore & Develop 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
Availability
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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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.
Calculate your subsidyAvailability
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.
Calculate your subsidyAvailability
Fees
$158 /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.
Calculate your subsidyAvailability
Fees
$158 /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.
Calculate your subsidyReviews for Explore & Develop Waitara
- 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 agoEducators 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 agoSituation 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
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