About Explorers
About Explorers
At Explorers Early Learning, we believe in nurturing young minds and fostering a love for learning.
Our story begins with a personal journey, a search for high quality childcare that led to the creation of a place where children can thrive, families feel supported and Educators are passionate about early childhood education.
Our Journey
Our adventure started in 2004 when Lynda Salvo, the founder of Explorers Early Learning, faced the challenge of finding a nurturing and high-quality childcare environment for her firstborn child. Motivated by the lack of quality options, Lynda decided to start her own childcare centre.
By December 2004, the first site was found in St Kilda. Over the next two years, she immersed herself in learning about Early Childhood Care and Education, dedicating her time to building the foundation of Tree House Child Care, the original brand of Explorers. During this period, Lynda also grew her own family with the birth of her second child.
In December 2006, St Kilda's Tree House Child Care opened its doors, quickly earning a reputation for excellence. Balancing the demands of a new business with the needs of her growing family was challenging yet extremely rewarding.
The business continued to flourish with the opening of five additional centres by 2013. During this time, Lynda also welcomed her third child. All three of Lynda's children attended the St Kilda centre, reflecting her trust in the care and education provided, particularly the Kindergarten Program.
In 2013, Lynda decided to take a small break to spend time with her family and sold the Tree House Early Learning brand. However, very soon after, she realised how much she missed making a difference in this area, which led to the creation of the new brand, Explorers Early Learning.
In 2024, Explorers Early Learning celebrated the opening of its twentieth centre in Werribee. In an industry dominated by large corporate childcare chains, we take pride in being a family-owned business where quality care and education are our primary focus.
Our commitment to maintaining the highest standards in every centre remains steadfast. After 20 years, we continue to expand our Explorers family and welcoming more families into our community. Join us on this exciting learning for life journey as we shape the minds and hearts of the future.
The Explorers Experience
Discover what your child's day at Explorers looks like, from drop-off to pick-up covering every stage, from Nursery to Toddlers and Kindergarten.
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Our Philosophy
We believe that children learn best through play-based experiences that are grounded in their interests and passions. Through our purpose-built Early Learning Centres, we ensure that children thrive in environments that are safe, nurturing and supportive.
We strive to create strong partnerships between home and our Centre, and in working collaboratively with families to ensure that each child's individual needs are met. Through this, we champion our belief that every child is unique and has the potential to achieve great things, and we are committed to helping them discover and reach their full potential.
Family Hub
Our Family Hub is accessible 24/7, allowing families to quickly manage their day-to-day enquiries, complete self-service functions, and access information on a range of common topics.
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Contact Our Family Support Team
Our Team are also happy to help walk you through any of your queries. Contact us today.
Values
Our Values influence our every day practice, they are:
Ownership
Own it, Do it, Deliver the best, hold yourself and others accountable.
Innovation
Be Curious, Innovate to be one step ahead.
Relationships
Better Together, Support each other, to be our best.
Joy
Be the Joy, Energise people and places, create positivity.
Learning
Love to Learn, Commit to learning and teaching, make yourself and others better.