117A Kooyong Road, Armadale, VIC 3143
Rated Meeting NQS
National Quality Standard
Ages
6 weeks to school age
Open
Mon–Fri · 7:00am – 6:30pm
Kindergarten
3 & 4 year integrated
Meals
Cooked fresh on-site
Centre tour
Take a short video walk-through of the classrooms, outdoor spaces, and daily rhythm, then book an in-person tour when you're ready.
Events
Meet our team and discover the centre at an upcoming event.
Saturday 5 September 2026, 9:15 AM – 12:30 PM
Explorers Armadale · 117A Kooyong Road, Armadale, VIC 3143
Free baby first aid workshop for expectant parents and parents of children aged 0 to 3 years who are looking to join the Explorers community.
About this centre
Nestled on Kooyong Road, just moments from High Street, Explorers Early Learning Armadale offers long day care and funded kindergarten within a warm, community-focused setting for children aged 6 weeks to school age. Here, children are seen. Families are heard. Learning is never rushed.
Guided by our Learning for Life curriculum and inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, our Armadale early learning centre is designed to nurture curiosity, confidence and connection through joyful, play-based learning.
Whether you’re looking for childcare in Armadale, a nurturing babies program, or a funded Armadale kinder program within long day care, our team is here to support your family every step of the way.
Local to this centre
Practical details and learning experiences verified for this location.
The central Piazza gives children a shared place to create, build, tell stories and return to project work with their educators.
Eligible children may take part in experiences connected to our nature-based Somerville learning precinct.
Explore SomervilleThe centre is just off High Street, with onsite and off-street parking, a dedicated drop-off area, and Armadale Station, buses and trams nearby.
What you'll find here
Programs
From your baby's first days to the year before school, every classroom runs our Learning for Life curriculum: child-led, play-based, and grounded in the Early Years Learning Framework.
Child safety first, always
Choosing the right childcare is one of the most important decisions a family can make. At Explorers, child safety and wellbeing are embedded into every part of our practice, from secure entry systems and supervision procedures to the respectful, trusting relationships we build with every child. Our educators are trained in First Aid, CPR, asthma and anaphylaxis management, and our safety practices are supported by clear policies, regular risk assessments and a strong culture of care. Most importantly, we create environments where children feel emotionally safe, deeply supported and genuinely known.
Read our child-safety commitmentBeyond the classroom
At Explorers Armadale, learning extends beyond the classroom. Children may take part in Bush Kinder, local excursions, incursions, music, movement, visual arts and community experiences that help them connect with the world around them.
See our enrichment programGoogle Maps reviews
4.7 out of 5 from 44 Google reviews
“It's been a year since my daughter started childcare life at Explorers Armadale. As a first time mom, I was nervous leaving my child to someone else's hands. But the educators and management team members are very friendly and approachable. Also educators monitor and observe children well and I am happy with their feedback about my daughter. My daughter has made a lot of friends and enjoys the childcare.”
Asako EndoGoogle Maps review · 5 months agoView review on Google Maps“Couldn't speak more highly of the team. They have been so supportive for both of our kids as they settled into a new kinder/daycare and moving to the city. They have also gone above and beyond to help our daughter with a toileting fear that lasted a long time. They were so patient, caring and helpful and we got there! Such a great team and great atmosphere.”
Steph StubbeGoogle Maps review · 5 months agoView review on Google Maps“Such an amazing team at EEL Armadale! The educators are warm, caring, and genuinely invested in the children’s development and wellbeing. The environment is welcoming, clean, and full of engaging activities that support learning through play. Communication with families is excellent, and it’s clear the staff go above and beyond to create a safe and nurturing space. Highly recommend to any family looking for a supportive and positive start to their child’s early education.”
Carly SanickiGoogle Maps review · 5 months agoView review on Google Maps“My wife, son and I are so grateful to the team for creating a fun and safe environment that our son loves. The daily updates show him engaged, developing and having a great time. He runs in every morning looking forward to seeing the educators, who are caring and attentive and relate to him, and has fun with the other kids. We’ll be sad when it’s eventually time to move on.”
Hugh NicolsonGoogle Maps review · 5 months agoView review on Google Maps“I love this centre. We’ve been attending since January 2020. They were amazing through all the lockdowns and maintained a really nice connection with the kids even when we couldn’t attend, which made it a lot easier on the kids when they eventually returned. That extra effort was above and beyond. I particularly love their commitment to respectfully integrating Aboriginal culture into every part of the curriculum. The whole ethos there is really lovely. The recycling area, their love of nature and the outdoors, the play spaces and opshopped furniture, it’s all wonderful. I also like that the centre isn’t too big. The educators and directors know all the families by name, even when you only attend once a week. The educators are delightful, and the staff turnover is quite low, which means that the kids really get to bond with their educators and feel safe and familiar at drop off.”
Lauren BGoogle Maps review · 3 years agoView review on Google MapsReviews provided by
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Good to know
Can't find what you're after? Our Family Support Team is happy to help, give us a call or browse all FAQs.
You’ll find us on Kooyong Road, in a convenient spot just off High Street that’s easy to reach by bus or train.
Yes! We know how busy mornings can be, so we have both onsite and off-street parking, as well as a dedicated drop-off area to make things easier.
The nearest train station is Armadale Station, and there are several bus routes that stop nearby along with the tram on High Street, making it easy to get to our centre by public transport.
Children at Explorers Armadale engage in experiences connected to Explorers Somerville, our nature-based learning precinct designed to deepen children’s connection to nature, sustainability, creativity and Country. Learn more about Explorers Somerville.
Somerville nature learning precinctWe encourage little explorers to learn about recycling, caring for nature, and using natural materials in creative ways—both indoors and outdoors.
Our educators aren’t just highly trained professionals, we make sure they’re passionate about what they do. Every team member is dedicated to creating a nurturing, engaging, and fun learning environment.
We have an in-house chef who carefully prepares meals with any dietary needs in mind. Just let us know in advance, and we’ll make sure your child’s meals are safe and suitable.
Your child’s safety is our top priority. Our play areas are secure, and our team is trained in safety protocols to ensure a fun and safe environment at all times.
Booking a tour
30 minutes, in person, with the Centre Director. Bring your child if you can, they often tell us more than we can.
Tours run during the day in 30-minute slots so you can see the classrooms in flow, not staged.
The Centre Director shows you each classroom, talks through routines, and answers your questions.
If it feels right, we'll save your details and walk you through the waitlist. No commitment.
Inside the centre
The classrooms, gardens, and spaces your child will get to know.
Ready when you are
Pick a tour time that fits: mornings, afternoons, or after work. We'll send you a calendar invite and a private Family Hub link, no password needed.
