In 2015, Xplor emerged from a simple observation: childcare providers were spending too much time on administrative tasks and not enough time nurturing young minds. Founder Mark Woodland recognized that the early childhood education sector was being underserved by fragmented, outdated software that complicated rather than simplified operations. So he built a comprehensive platform designed specifically for the unique needs of childcare services in Australia and New Zealand.
Today, Xplor Education has evolved into a complete ecosystem that connects every aspect of childcare management. The all-in-one platform brings together Office for administrators, Playground for educators, and Home for families - creating seamless communication from enrollment to payment processing. With products like MyWaitlist for pre-enrolment and Xplor Pay for integrated payments, the platform serves over 9,000 early childhood education services. The company continues to expand its reach, having acquired QikKids and Discover to become the largest childcare management software provider in the region, all while maintaining focus on its original mission: helping childcare providers focus on what matters most - the children.