Take a sneak peek inside an early learning centre in Mittagong.

We’re big fans of the wonderful team at Explorers Learning Academy – with two fantastic early learning centres in Mittagong, they really do set the bar high when it comes to early childhood education. 

A lot of that has to do with the amazing spaces they’ve created. 

So, what DOES make a great centre from an interior and exterior design perspective? 

What features truly support the holistic and play-based learning model the passionate and knowledgeable educators at Explorers Learning Academy live and breathe? 

Well, we had a wander around their Mittagong West centre to find out…..come and have a peek too! 

Backyard Blitz

How good is this?

The outdoor space at Explorers Learning Academy has got a cubby house, huuuuge sandpit [always a crowd favourite with the little’uns, right?], resident guinea pigs and plenty of space to get creative and burn off some energy.

There’s also a veggie patch where the children get to learn about the whole paddock to plate philosophy.

And how fun is it to get dirty in the garden when you’re a kid? So good!

Another popular spot outside [but under cover] is the dedicated painting space where little Explorers can channel their inner Picasso.

Reading Room

Taking time to connect with wonderful stories is so important for a child’s imagination and the Reading Room which has been created in the Wallaby and Kookaburra Rooms for children aged 2 –5, is a beautiful quiet space to do just that.

Dedicated Nursery Space 

The Koala Room is where you’ll find a beautiful nursery style space for 0–2-year-olds, complete with a play area, book nook and a cot room for that all-important nap.

Lots of opportunity for tactile and creative play for the babies and toddlers.

Functional + Creative Space

The older children [2-5 years] have got a fab indoor space [the Wallaby and Kookaburra Rooms] to keep their minds and bodies busy.

There is the quiet reading area, a home corner complete with a kitchen that is great for dramatic play, and an activity space where their imagination can run wild.

Deliciousness!

Every day the children have a different menu for morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea [no packed lunches for parents to whip up – yay!].

Meals are prepared onsite with tasty, fresh and seasonal produce. Healthy options for growing minds and bodies!

So, there you go! Looks great, doesn’t it?

If you’re interested in find out more about the Explorers Learning Academy, get in touch with the team and they’ll be happy to show you around Explorers Learning Academy Mittagong West and Explorers Learning Academy on Belmore Street in Mittagong.

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