Explore N Learn Family Daycare

Explore N Learn Family Daycare Deborah Ruf
Owner of Explore N Learn Family Daycare/ Registered with Building Futures Care & CCS Approved Look no further than Explore N Learn Family Daycare!

Deborah Ruf
Owner / Educator
Explore N Learn Family Daycare: Where Learning is Fun! Are you looking for a safe and nurturing environment for your child, where learning and exploration go hand in hand? At Explore N Learn, I believe that every child deserves a space where they can grow, learn, and develop their skills in a fun and engaging way. I understand how important early childhood education is

, and I am committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for your little one. I am the owner of Explore N Learn Family Daycare. As a Diploma educator with over 23 years of experience, working with children of all ages. I love watching children grow and develop independently. I value the importance of building strong relationships and partnerships with the children and their families based on trust, respect, and open communication. Enrolment is open to children from 18 months to 4 years. I offer many programs to fit the needs of every child. Within my room setup, I use developmental areas to develop the children’s learning. Children are constantly at play inside and outside. They can be active/passive, involved in individual or group play, and can be noisy or quiet. I program to facilitate these situations and timetable to allow for a flow of movement to enable a variety of play situations to occur. There is a balance between educator-directed activities and activities that are child-directed. My room is a rich learning environment that provides children with opportunities to explore and learn. As the year starts, you notice my program values the importance of play, fun, emotions, and feelings in my Early Learning program. My Philosophy: At Explore N Learn, I follow a child-centred approach to education. I believe each child is unique and has their own set of skills, interests, and learning style. My Curriculum: My curriculum fosters the holistic development of your child. I combine structured activities with free play, enabling children to learn at their own pace while having fun. My curriculum encompasses various areas of development, including:

Cognitive Development: I encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills through age-appropriate activities and games. Language Development: I promote language skills through Story time, music, and interactive conversations. Physical Development: I provide ample opportunities for physical activities and gross motor skill development, both indoors and outdoors. Social and Emotional Development: I promote positive social interactions, empathy, and self-regulation and cooperative activities. My Facilities: Explore N Learn Family Daycare is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities that cater to the needs of children of all ages. From spacious playrooms and art stations to outdoor play areas and sensory gardens, I have carefully designed our space to provide a stimulating environment for your child. Safety and Security
Your child's safety is my top priority. I maintain strict safety protocols and ensure that I am well-trained in first aid and emergency procedures. My premises are constantly monitored for security, and we have implemented strict access control measures to ensure your child's well-being. Parent Involvement
It is my belief that parents play an integral role in their child's education. I encourage open communication and collaboration with parents, and we are always available to address any concerns or queries. I provide regular updates on your child's progress and offer opportunities for parent involvement through events, workshops, and parent-teacher conferences. Enrol Your Child Today! At Explore N Learn Family Daycare, I strive to create a nurturing and educational environment where your child can thrive. With my child-centred approach and dedication, I am committed to providing the best care and education for your little ones. Enrol your child today and give them the opportunity to explore, learn, and grow with me! Visit my website https://explorenlearnfamilydaycare.com.au/ or give me a call to schedule a tour and learn more about what we offer. I look forward to welcoming you and your child to the Explore N Learn Family!

Our Week of Learning – D is for DadWhat a lovely week we have had at Explore N Learn Family Daycare as we explored the l...
04/09/2026

Our Week of Learning – D is for Dad

What a lovely week we have had at Explore N Learn Family Daycare as we explored the letter D with the special theme, “D is for Dad.”

The children explored the letter D, its /d/ sound and familiar words including Dad, Daddy, dog, dinosaur, drum, door and dress. Through stories, conversations, creative experiences, sensory play and imaginative play, the children developed early literacy, language and communication skills.

Our “Superhero Dad” activities were a favourite. The children created superhero pictures and designed special superhero capes for Dad. They also enjoyed pretending to shave Dad’s beard using shaving cream and pretend razors, supporting fine motor skills, concentration and imaginative play.

We also enjoyed visiting another Family Day care educator for Dad’s Car Wash, creating opportunities for hands-on learning, social interaction and conversations about familiar experiences.

For Indigenous Literacy Day, we explored an Indigenous children’s story and talked about Country, animals, connection, belonging and caring for the environment. This encouraged the children to listen, ask questions and develop respect for culture and Country.

To finish the week, our Superhero Dad Challenge included jumping, crawling and balancing like superheroes. The children also enjoyed Paw Patrol role play and creating their own rescue adventures.

It was a wonderful week filled with learning, creativity, imagination and meaningful conversations about the special people in our lives.

Most importantly, the children had lots of opportunities to celebrate their dads and share what makes them special.

D really was for Dad this week!

Wishing all our wonderful dads and granddads a very Happy Father’s Day for Sunday.

Miss Deb

Getting Ready for Father’s Day! With Father’s Day this Sunday, the children have been having lots of fun celebrating the...
03/09/2026

Getting Ready for Father’s Day!

With Father’s Day this Sunday, the children have been having lots of fun celebrating the special dads and father figures in their lives!

The children enjoyed pretending to shave Dad’s face using pretend razors, shaving foam, and a laminated photo of their own dad.

There were lots of giggles, careful shaving, and some very important conversations about the special things we love doing with Dad. It was wonderful to see the children proudly recognising and talking about their own dads while engaging in imaginative and meaningful play.

What a fun way to celebrate the special men who are important in our children’s lives

Welcome to Explore N Learn Family Daycare! Every corner of our learning environment has been thoughtfully created to ins...
01/09/2026

Welcome to Explore N Learn Family Daycare!
Every corner of our learning environment has been thoughtfully created to inspire curiosity, imagination, and a love of learning.
From our inviting indoor playroom, dress-up and home corner, grocery store, medical centre, mud kitchen, outdoor learning spaces, and cosy sleep room, children are encouraged to explore through hands-on experiences that build confidence, creativity, and independence.
Our environment is carefully designed to support:
Nature play and sensory exploration
Real-life role-play and social skills
Early literacy, numeracy, and school readiness
Creative expression and problem-solving
Independence, belonging, and meaningful relationships
At Explore N Learn Family Daycare, we believe children learn best through play in an environment that feels like a home away from home—where they are valued, supported, and encouraged to discover their unique potential every day.
• Mt Cotton
• Over 35 years of early childhood experience
• Registered with Building Futures Care
• CCS Approved
We'd love to welcome your family to Explore N Learn Family Daycare. Enquiries and tours are always welcome, Ph 0438041269

FIRE BRIGADE VISIT Just a friendly reminder that on Thursday 10th September, Explore N Learn will be having a very speci...
28/08/2026

FIRE BRIGADE VISIT

Just a friendly reminder that on Thursday 10th September, Explore N Learn will be having a very special visit from our local Fire Brigade!

The children will meet the firefighters, learn about fire safety, see the fire truck and explore what firefighters do to help keep our community safe.

It will be a very exciting and educational experience for the children!

Please make sure your little ones are ready for a fun morning with our local heroes!

Book Week at Explore N LearnThis week at Explore N Learn, we celebrated Book Week with a wonderful reading adventure fil...
28/08/2026

Book Week at Explore N Learn

This week at Explore N Learn, we celebrated Book Week with a wonderful reading adventure filled with stories, imagination, movement, creativity and lots of learning.

We began our adventure with We’re Going on a Croc Hunt. The children travelled through our crocodile-themed adventure course, pretending to explore the water while searching for crocodiles. We also created our own crocodiles and explored positional language, new vocabulary, animal habitats, counting and sequencing. The children had lots of fun counting the crocodiles’ teeth and talking about where crocodiles live.

On Wednesday, we visited The Tiger Who Came to Tea. The children enjoyed a Tiger Tea Delivery, carrying cups, plates and pretend food across the yard to our tea party. We designed our own teacups and talked about what we would put inside them. Our pretend tea shop encouraged counting, one-to-one correspondence, imaginative language, turn-taking, sharing and exploring feelings and emotions. The children also enjoyed practising pouring, serving and sharing at our special Tiger Tea Party.

Thursday took us on a magical adventure with Room on the Broom. We created our own magic potions while exploring the important themes of friendship, inclusion, cooperation and problem-solving. We also practised putting events from the story into the correct sequence and talked about how the characters worked together and helped one another.

Friday was a very special Book Week Dress-Up Day, where the children came dressed as their favourite book characters. I dressed as the Old Woman Who Swallowed a Fly, so this became our theme for the day!

We had lots of fun with an Animal Movement Adventure, moving like the animals from the story — flapping like flies, crawling like cats, walking like dogs, galloping like horses, stomping like cows and jumping like goats. The children enjoyed movie time together watching Minions & Monsters.

Throughout the week, we focused on sequencing, memory and recalling events, asking questions such as “What did she swallow first?”, “What came next?” and “What happened after that?” We encouraged the children to predict what might happen next and use their imagination to continue the story.

It has been a wonderful week celebrating the joy of books, storytelling, imagination and learning through play. The children have embraced each adventure with enthusiasm, and it has been lovely watching their confidence, creativity, language and love of stories grow throughout the week.

Book Week Celebration! Today we celebrated Book Week by dressing up as our favourite book characters! The children had s...
28/08/2026

Book Week Celebration!

Today we celebrated Book Week by dressing up as our favourite book characters! The children had so much fun showing off their costumes and talking about the stories they love. ❤️

Miss E dressed up as Jessie from Toy Story
Miss H became Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz
Miss E transformed into Anna from Frozen
And I dressed up as The Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly!

It was such a fun day filled with imagination, storytelling, laughter and lots of Book Week magic!

The final touches are being put on costumes, and the excitement is building just before everyone arrives. Deb is complet...
27/08/2026

The final touches are being put on costumes, and the excitement is building just before everyone arrives. Deb is completely set in character as the iconic old lady who swallowed a fly, and the little ones will be walking through the door very soon!

A Magical Adventure at Explore N LearnToday at Explore N Learn, we went on a magical adventure with the much-loved story...
27/08/2026

A Magical Adventure at Explore N Learn

Today at Explore N Learn, we went on a magical adventure with the much-loved story Room on the Broom.

The children loved stepping into the world of the story as we explored the characters, talked about what happened, and created our very own magical potions.

Our experience wasn't just about making potions. It gave us lots of opportunities to explore some very important ideas, including:

Friendship – learning how wonderful it is to help and care for our friends.

Inclusion – understanding that everyone has a place and everyone can be included.

Cooperation – working together, sharing ideas and helping one another.

Problem-solving – thinking creatively and finding ways to overcome challenges.

The children were encouraged to use their imaginations, make their own choices and work together as they created their magical potions.

I love how a wonderful story like Room on the Broom can open up so many opportunities for meaningful learning. The children were learning important social and emotional skills while having fun, experimenting and letting their imaginations fly.

What a magical day at Explore N Learn!

Welcome to Explore N Learn Family Daycare! Every corner of our learning environment has been thoughtfully created to ins...
27/08/2026

Welcome to Explore N Learn Family Daycare!
Every corner of our learning environment has been thoughtfully created to inspire curiosity, imagination, and a love of learning.
From our inviting indoor playroom, dress-up and home corner, grocery store, medical centre, mud kitchen, outdoor learning spaces, and cosy sleep room, children are encouraged to explore through hands-on experiences that build confidence, creativity, and independence.
Our environment is carefully designed to support:
Nature play and sensory exploration
Real-life role-play and social skills
Early literacy, numeracy, and school readiness
Creative expression and problem-solving
Independence, belonging, and meaningful relationships
At Explore N Learn Family Daycare, we believe children learn best through play in an environment that feels like a home away from home—where they are valued, supported, and encouraged to discover their unique potential every day.
• Mt Cotton
• Over 35 years of early childhood experience
• Registered with Building Futures Care
• CCS Approved
We'd love to welcome your family to Explore N Learn Family Daycare. Enquiries and tours are always welcome, Ph 0438041269.

27/08/2026

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9 Bandana Street
Mount Cotton, QLD
4165

Opening Hours

Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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