 Cocoon Early Learning Centre provides the very best in early childhood education.
 Cocoon Early Learning Centre provides the very best in early childhood education. 
We are proud to provide the Kareela community a luxury and state of the art childcare & early learning centre.
This boutique family owned childcare centre promises to deliver to our local Sutherland families the very best facilities that a pre-school and nursery can offer. Cocoon Early Learning Centre lovingly caters for children aged 0 – 5 years. We provide high staff ratios, embedding skills for life readiness and and most importantly lots of fun and friendship for your babies, infants and pre-schoolers.
Our amazing Early Learning Centre is conveniently located at Kareela Village Shopping Centre. We invite you to complete an Expression of Interest form today to give your child the unique opportunity of being part of this wonderful, nurturing and progressive educational establishment.

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  What our Families say...
 What our Families say... 
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 The Hargraves FamilyFantastic centre - the teachers are highly engaged in their work and there’s a genuine interest in each individual child's development. My daughter loves it there! 
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 SaraTo the entire team at Cocoon, We want to acknowledge the incredible work you do for all the children in your care. The love, patience, and dedication you show every day make such a profound difference in the lives of these little ones and their families. It's clear that each of you puts your heart into creating a safe, joyful, and nurturing environment where every child can thrive. The positive impact you have is truly invaluable, and we are all so grateful for the care and commitment you bring to your roles. Thank you for everything you do to support, educate, and inspire our children. Your hard work and kindness are deeply appreciated by all of us. 
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 The Middleton FamilyA wonderful and very professional team who we absolutely trust with our littlest love. 
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 the Roll FamilyI just wanted to comment how lovely the staff are, in particular miss Erin. She gives so much love and support to the children, I hope cocoon know how lucky they are to have her. 
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 Love the Tasker family xxWe are so thankful for each and every one of you every day and in every season, but particularly this season. We are always in awe of how you go about your job with excellence and really have a heart to nuture each and every child. Your commitment to innovative programming, supporting interests, nourishing personalities and bodies and reporting progress is noticed and appreciated! I take it as a beautiful complement to you all that K gets upset about having days with her grandparents, when she would rather be at Cocoon!! To do all that you do in a “normal” world is hard, but you are doing this in a world that is far from normal at the moment, and thanking you on educators day and not acknowledging how challenging and difficult this would be for you would be an incredible oversight. So, from the bottom of our heart, we thank you for the way in which you so professionally provide a consistent, stable and safe place for the children to land, despite what is happening in the world around you. We thank you for providing refuge and fun for them in a world that feels heavy. We thank you for turning up with the fun in a world that feels anything but. We thank you for being you. What you did before was incredible, but you have well are truly earned your superhero stripes and capes. We want you to know that everything that you do, every sacrifice you make and every way you go about representing your profession is honorable and noticed. We love you all and really thank you incredibly for who you are and what you do. Your impact is deep and far reaching, and we hope you realise what a blessing you are to us. 
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 KellyI want to express my deepest appreciation for the incredible care and love you provide to C each day. Kate we are SO pleased you’re back ? The connections she has with each of you are truly special and a testament to the joy and dedication you bring to your work. Sharing our Australian adventure with the class was such a memorable experience, and it means so much to us that you embraced it with such enthusiasm. We’ll treasure that moment forever. We can’t thank you enough for creating an environment where C not only thrives but genuinely enjoys growing, creating the space to help her transition from holidays with a broken league to helping her do exercises as she finds her groove again. Your impact on her life is immeasurable, and we are so grateful to have you all as part of her journey. With heartfelt thanks, 
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 EmilyAs parents, we love that cocoon feels like a family. T loves coming home to report the latest thing she has learned (I was astounded when she started telling me about the different instruments in music!). She is supported to be herself, while still being pushed just the right amount. I’m also always excited for her to tell me about the gourmet lunches she has had. Being in such a happy environment means that she also eats better at daycare than at home. We want to thank each and every member of the team, from all the rooms, for all the love and support you show us and will be so sad when she starts school (will they give us well thought out and well written daily updates and photos?!). Anyway, thank you all for all you do! You deserve to be celebrated every day! Kind Regards, 
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 Warm regards, SarahI just wanted to send an email through to congratulate you on the team you have built at Cocoon. I was reflecting last night and I just felt compelled to say that I am constantly taken aback by how kind, caring and wonderful each and every staff member is. I was quite apprehensive with H moving from Cubs to Ocean, as I have loved the beautiful Cubs educators so much but I have been so impressed with the Ocean team and how they have bonded with him and made this transition so seamless. I’ve now had experiences with all three rooms over the past two years and have so many positive things to say about the staff in each one. I have had E crying to me several times this past week because she doesn’t want to leave Cocoon and Miss Jess when she moves to big school! Jess is such a one-in-a-million and it warms my heart to see the genuine love E has for her. I had two previous experiences of childcare before we moved to Cocoon and, while they were lovely centres, I found the whole experience very stressful and at times, distressing. Both E and H have been so settled at Cocoon and it has had such a huge impact on me. Knowing that I can focus on my work day and know that my kids are in safe hands and, more than that, genuinely cared for and nurtured, has been such a game-changer. I hope you know the impact that your team has on us as parents – thank you for everything. 
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 NicoleThis email is honestly the best!! I want to thank you so much for allowing K to feel that her ideas matter, and showing this in an authentic way. This is something that we have been working on through some affirmations at home. You would have had every right to have nodded and smiled and the request, and moved on with your day. You are incredibly busy, and it would have been completely understandable. But you have showed her that her ideas matter and that she is valued, and the gift you have given to her will last for a long time. We are so incredibly thankful for you, and your team and you genuinely love and care for K Sometimes, I think she has more confidence and more identity than I ever have, and I know Cocoon has had significant input in that. Cocoon really is such an apt name, because in our experience, it has been such a haven and space of nurturing while she develops in such blueprint years. So thank you for everything you do – and don’t underestimate the gravity of this experience for our family (also, how did you keep a straight face! Haha). Thank you again, You are all things wonderful! 
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 Sarah and JavierWe have loved having our daughter at Cocoon since she was one. With low staff turnover, the teachers know her, know us, and have helped raise her with care, respect, and confidence. The curriculum is exceptional, and the team have always made us feel like part of the family. We will be sad to leave for big school next year but are forever grateful for the love they have shown her in these most important years of her life. 
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 LidiaThank you so much to the wonderful team at Cocoon. It's a wonderful environment for my daughter who has thrived in the time she has attended. The staff at the centre are educated, caring and warm. The centre is a unique place where children are encouraged to learn through play, their facilities are excellent with so many interesting spaces. I have noticed a positive change in my daughter who loves being a part of the community. I have no hesitation in recommending their excellent services to any interested parents. 
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 Sarah and JulianOur family has been part of this beautiful centre for over three years, with both our children attending. From the moment we walked through the doors, we were struck by the welcoming atmosphere, the thoughtfully designed facilities and, most importantly, the incredible educators who care so deeply for the children. The team has nurtured our kids with kindness, creativity, and genuine love, helping them grow into confident, curious little people. We’re so grateful to have found a place that feels like an extension of our home. 
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 Ivana & GonzCocoon has been everything we hoped for — and more. The educators are warm, attentive, and genuinely invested in our son’s wellbeing and development. The beautifully renovated centre is welcoming and thoughtfully designed, and the daily updates give us real peace of mind. He’s happy, engaged, and thriving — we couldn’t ask for a better start to his learning journey.’ 
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 Aimee and NealeThe team at Cocoon have made my two children, my husband and I feel so welcome and cared for. We feel so included in the community of families. The Educators, and Lisa have been so beautiful with my son and daughter and catered so thoughtfully to their very different personalities. I couldn't recommend Cocoon more highly. 
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 Gabrielle and PatrickWe’ve been part of the Cocoon community on and off for the past eight years. The educators are nurturing, attentive, and genuinely invested in each child’s wellbeing. The centre itself is consistently clean and welcoming, creating a safe and happy environment. 
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 DaliaAs a first-time parent, I couldn’t have asked for a better start for my son than at Cocoon Early Learning Centre. From day one, he has experienced nothing but genuine care. The educators are warm, nurturing, and truly comforting, which has made the transition so much easier for both of us. I feel confident knowing he is in such a safe and supportive environment. 
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 Lauren and RobAll three of our boys have gone through Cocoon, and we honestly couldn’t be happier. From the very beginning we’ve felt that our children were not only safe but truly loved and cared for. The staff are amazing – always welcoming, patient, and genuinely invested in the kids’ growth and happiness. One of the things that has stood out to us is the low staff turnover; seeing the same familiar, smiling faces year after year gives us such confidence and peace of mind. Cocoon really feels like an extension of our family, and we’re so grateful for the nurturing environment they’ve created for our boys. 
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 Sarah and MarkWe honestly couldn’t be more grateful for the team at Cocoon. They’ve been such a wonderful support for our family and have shown so much care and understanding as we navigate our son’s neurodiverse journey. Every educator has been so patient, nurturing, and genuinely invested in helping him grow and feel confident. One thing we really appreciate is the low staff turnover. This consistency has meant our son has been able to build really stable and meaningful connections. It’s clear how much love and effort goes into everything they do. We feel so lucky to have found Cocoon and couldn’t recommend them more highly. 




