Babies Program at Explorers
Ages 6 weeks – 2 years
A warm, nurturing start to your baby's early learning journey.
Choosing the right baby daycare is a huge decision, and we completely understand how important it is to find the right environment for your child. At Explorers Early Learning, we've created nurturing spaces where babies feel safe, supported, and encouraged to explore from their very first days at childcare.
Our baby early learning programs focus on growth, curiosity, and connection. We don't just "watch over" babies. Our highly qualified and caring Educators actively help them discover, learn, and feel confident in the world around them.
The Explorers Babies Program
At Explorers Early Learning, our Babies Program is thoughtfully designed to nurture secure attachments, spark early curiosity, and build strong foundations for lifelong learning.
Through our unique Learning for Life curriculum, we support milestones in movement, communication, and social skills while keeping each day enjoyable and stimulating.
Typical activities include:
- Sensory play: exploring textures, water, sounds, and light
- Music and movement: inviting an awareness of an ever-growing range of movement, grasping and balance skills
- Language interaction: singing, nursery rhymes, stories and conversation to promote language development and communication.
Looking for Baby Childcare?
Our nurturing babies rooms support infants with safe environments, experienced Educators, and meaningful early learning every day.
Why Early Learning Matters for Babies
The first years of life are everything. Brain development happens at lightning speed, and the right environment sets the foundation for lifelong learning, social skills, and emotional wellbeing.
At Explorers Early Learning, we ensure babies get experiences that matter. Our programs are designed to encourage curiosity, exploration, and confidence in a caring, secure setting.
In practice, this means babies:
- Build new secure relationships through gentle interactions with thoughtful and attentive educators
- Engage in sensory-rich activities that stimulate sight, sound, touch, and movement
- Feel secure in routines that give them confidence to explore
- Develop a love for learning from the very start
Baby Childcare at Explorers Early Learning
Our baby childcare programs support infants during the most important stage of development. Through nurturing care, sensory exploration, and experienced Educators, our infant childcare environments help babies feel safe while encouraging curiosity, movement, and early communication.
All Explorers Early Learning childcare centres offer dedicated babies rooms designed to provide nurturing care, safe environments, and meaningful early learning experiences for infants.
A Nurturing and Supportive Environment
Babies need spaces that feel safe, calm, and welcoming, and that's exactly what we provide. Our baby childcare rooms are designed for comfort, exploration, and connection.
When babies feel safe and connected, they thrive.
Routines are designed to create security while encouraging independence. Each baby moves at their own pace and we celebrate every achievement.
What this looks like day to day:
- Soft furnishings and natural materials to encourage tactile exploration
- Low child-to-educator ratios for personalised attention
- Familiar faces that help babies feel secure and build trust
- Calm, engaging spaces that stimulate curiosity without overwhelming
- Rhythms and routines that provide consistency
- Sun Safety: Educators are conscious of the changing patterns of sun and shade through the day when inviting babies outdoors. SunSmart approved hats are provided during orientation
Encouraging Early Socialisation
Babies start learning about people and the world around them from day one. Early socialisation in infant daycare helps build trust, communication skills, and a sense of belonging.
Opportunities for your baby include:
- Gentle group interactions with peers
- One-on-one connections with Educators
- Early communication practice through play and routines
- Building foundations for friendships
Even tiny social moments make a big difference in a baby's development.
Safety, Comfort, and Wellbeing
Your child's safety and comfort are always our top priorities. Every decision we make, from room design to daily routines, places your baby's wellbeing first.
Our baby childcare approach includes:
- Safe, hygienic, purpose-built baby spaces
- Sleep routines tailored to each child that follow best practice guidance from recognised authorities (such as Red Nose Australia)
- Nutritious meals prepared by our in-house chef
- Hydration where appropriate and clear communication with families as children's needs for bottles, and cups for milk and water evolve
- Emotional wellbeing embedded in every interaction
We want you to feel confident that your baby is safe, comfortable, and thriving during every moment they spend with us. You can learn more about Child Safety at Explorers.
Qualified and Caring Educators
Our Educators don't simply work with babies. They genuinely care. Highly trained in early childhood development, they bring energy, empathy, and expertise to every interaction.
How our Educators make a difference:
- Building trusting and consistent relationships with babies
- Responding to each child's individual cues and routines
- Encouraging learning through play and exploration
- Working closely with families to ensure continuity between home and care
Strong Parent Partnerships
Parents are an important part of the community at Explorers Early Learning. We value open, honest communication and aim to keep families closely connected to their baby's daily experiences.
We share updates through Storypark, a secure family communication platform where parents can view photos, learning updates, and important milestones from their child's day, and regular conversations during arrivals and departures at the centre.
It's not just about childcare; it's about creating a genuine partnership for your baby's growth.
Parent involvement includes:
- Daily updates on feeding, sleep, and play
- Conversations about milestones, achievements, and family interests, because knowing what matters to you is important to us
- Shared strategies to maintain routines between home and childcare
- Opportunities to join events, tours, and family activities
Quality You Can Trust
We follow the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) to guide every decision. Building upon this, Explorers has developed our very own Learning for Life curriculum, ensuring that every learning experience our babies, toddlers and kindergarten children are invited to is planned with thoughtfulness. Our educators are intentional in the way they present materials and experiences to children to nurture confidence, capability and connection as children grow as proud and joyful learners.
Start Your Baby's Journey with Explorers
At Explorers Early Learning, our baby's program is designed to provide exceptional care, early childhood education and provide a seamless transition to our Kindergarten Program.
Find a centre near you, explore our Reggio Emilia-inspired environments and experience Explorers firsthand.
Book a tour or enquire today, we'd love to welcome your family into our learning community.
FAQs
What is the minimum age for enrolment?
Babies can join from six weeks, depending on centre availability.
What activities do babies do each day at childcare?
Singing, music, movement, and tummy time with a wide assortment of objects for babies to reach for and explore.
How does Explorers provide sleep routine support?
We provide quiet, cosy sleep spaces and our sleep routines are tailored to your baby's individual needs.
What is Explorers' Educator-to-baby ratio?
Low ratios to ensure personalised care and attention.
What meals and feeding options are provided for babies?
Our in-house chef provides delicious and nutritious meals for babies. Expressed milk and formula is stored and provided safely.
How do Educators communicate with parents about their baby's day?
Daily updates and milestone sharing is done via Storypark and face to face conversations. Open conversations between families and Educators are always encouraged and supported.
How does Explorers support emotional security and attachment for babies?
Familiar educators and consistent routines provide comfort for babies, as well as responsive care that builds trust and belonging.
Are routines for babies structured or flexible?
Our programs are highly structured; they are full of intentionality. But they are not instructional. Flexible routines based on each baby's needs are provided, with play-based learning driving early development in an organic way.