• University qualified teachers
• Preschool program
• Care for infants and toddlers
• Education principles
• Safety focused
• Support for children with additional needs

About the centre

SDN Woolloomooloo, the oldest SDN centre, opened in 1905 but has been in its current location since 1920. The centre is located in a quiet corner of Woolloomooloo. The centre is licensed for 90 children, with six separate rooms providing intimate spaces to learn and grow.

Our staff

The centre’s Educators are four university trained Early Childhood Teachers, four TAFE qualified diploma staff and 10 experienced Child Care Workers. Five of these Educators are currently advancing their qualifications externally through TAFE or university. Our Educators use a variety of languages – including German, Spanish, Chinese and Bengali – with the children on a daily basis.

Our care and education programs

We are a community based centre, so families are often involved in various projects throughout the year. For example, members of the Gardening Committee assist Educators and children in sourcing, planting, maintaining and cultivating our vegetable and flower gardens. Gardening and environmental sustainability are a central focus of our curriculum. This is particularly important as we are located in the centre of the city.

Location

Another important aspect of the curriculum at SDN Woolloomooloo is the emphasis on integrating our early learning centre with the wider community. We believe children should be active participants in their community, and plan many excursions based on the children’s current interests. We have taken the children to visit the Art Gallery of NSW, the local library, the Royal Botanic Gardens, a yum cha restaurant and local cafes for babychinos!

Other SDN centres in the area

SDN Erskineville | SDN Glebe | SDN Redfern | SDN Ultimo TAFE | SDN Lois Barker, Waterloo | SDN Pyrmont | SDN Surry Hills | SDN Paddington