Our Story

A family-operated service supporting Lismore families since 1995

A Place Where Children Thrive

Explorers School of Early Learning is a family-operated and community-oriented service on a mission to support children to get the best start to life. We have been serving Northern Rivers families for over 30 years since 1995.

Our purpose-built facilities within Nesbitt Park in South Lismore provide the perfect setting for our nature-based approach. We combine experienced educators, intentional teaching, and our expansive outdoor learning environment to empower our explorers to become curious and confident lifelong learners.

Our nature-inspired approach sets us apart, with our natural playground serving as the centrepiece of children's learning and connection to the environment.

Children playing outdoors at Explorers

Our Values

These values guide everything we do — from how we design our environments to how we build relationships with families.

Respect & Belonging

Every child, family, and educator is valued and respected as a unique individual.

Curiosity & Wonder

We celebrate children's innate curiosity and foster a lifelong love of learning.

Nature & Sustainability

We connect children with the natural world and teach them to care for our planet.

Community & Partnership

Families are partners in learning. Together, we support every child's journey.

Excellence in Education

We are committed to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Safety & Wellbeing

Children's physical and emotional safety is our highest priority.

Meet Our Team

Our passionate, qualified educators are the heart of Explorers.

Amanda Whitfield

Amanda Whitfield

Centre Director

Master of Education (Early Childhood)

Sarah Mitchell

Sarah Mitchell

Lead Educator - Dreamers

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

James Chen

James Chen

Lead Educator - Adventurers

Diploma of ECEC

Emma Rodriguez

Emma Rodriguez

Lead Educator - Voyagers

Bachelor of Education (EC)

Dr. Lisa Nguyen

Dr. Lisa Nguyen

Kindergarten Teacher - Leaders

Master of Education

Chef Marco Rossi

Chef Marco Rossi

Head Chef

Cert IV in Commercial Cookery

Ready to Start Your Child's Journey?

We warmly invite you to explore Explorers School of Early Learning and experience our nature-inspired learning environments first-hand.