Childcare Woolooware
Early Learning centre Woolooware
(02) 9544 4826About Learn & Laugh Woolooware
Learn & Laugh at Woolooware is an all-new, architecturally designed centre, constructed with outdoor activities in mind. We are located at the Woolooware Bay Shopping Centre. Our centre is separated into 5 large rooms, with plenty of room and space for your child to play and enjoy the brand-new facilities available. We have a beautiful outdoor environment that reflects our educational philosophy and promotes experiences and discussions with the children.
Getting to Our Woolooware Early Learning Centre
Learn & Laugh Woolooware is easy to access for local families and commuters travelling from surrounding suburbs, like Caringbah and Cronulla.
- Address: We’re located at 455 Captain Cook Drive, Woolooware, inside the Bay Central Shopping Centre—a convenient and well-connected hub in the heart of the Sutherland Shire.
- Families from nearby suburbs can enjoy a scenic walk or cycle along the Woolooware Bay Shared Pathway, which leads directly to Bay Central.The pathway is ideal for prams, scooters, and bikes, with plenty of shaded areas and seating along the way.
- Parking:Bay Central offers over 700 parking spaces, including accessible bays, EV charging stations, and 15-minute drop-off zones for childcare families. Parking is free for up to 3 hours, with easy access via Captain Cook Drive and Woolooware Road North.
- Public Transport:
- Woolooware Station is the closest train stop, just a 15-minute walk via Woolooware Road.
- Alternatively, families can get off at Cronulla Station or Caringbah Station and take the 985 bus, which stops right outside Bay Central.
- The 985 bus runs between Cronulla and Miranda, stopping directly on Captain Cook Drive, opposite Shark Park and the Captain Cook Playing Fields.
- Other nearby bus routes include 477, 4C, 2C, and 6C, which service surrounding suburbs like Caringbah South, Burraneer, and Lilli Pilli.
We acknowledge the Gweagal people who are the traditional custodians of this land and pay respect to their elders past, present and future, for they hold the Indigenous memories of culture and country for all Australian people.
The Centre Directors - Jennifer Holmes and Bryony Sofianos
I have over 15 years teaching experience and have been a Learn and Laugh director since 2010. I am excited to be part of the team at Learn and Laugh Woolooware.
I love education whether I am learning or teaching. I have completed a Masters of Teaching Primary and a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. My teaching philosophy is very much inspired by Reggio Emilia and by Magda Gerber’s RIE approach. I believe children and babies are capable learners who deserve respect and the best learning environments we can offer.
What I enjoy most about my work is knowing I am making a difference. Early childhood is such an important time. Being granted the privilege of shaping young minds and caring for our future generation is priceless.
My mission for our centre is to provide a warm and welcoming space for children to learn to their highest potential while having fun and knowing they truly belong.
It is a privilege to introduce myself as the co-director of Woolooware Learn and Laugh. My young family and I have just immigrated from South Africa, where I worked in the early childhood space for over 15 years. I have also held various leadership roles and I love mentoring and developing others to reach their unique potential.
I completed my Bachelors degree in early childhood development and foundation phase in 2009 and went on to study my honours degree in learning support. Over the years I have been afforded many opportunities to grow and develop my knowledge in Early Childhood development philosophies and methods. I enjoy taking inspiration from various theories to build a rich learning environment, where children of all ages can explore, create and learn, especially through open-ended resources.
As a mother myself, to two very busy young boys – I know the importance of having your child in an environment where they feel loved, safe and comfortable to be themselves. I hope to create a warm and welcoming environment at Woolooware, alongside my co-director Jennifer, where you as parents feel comfort in knowing your children are in capable, caring hands. I look forward to meeting you all and starting your child’s learning journey soon.