Lane Cove

Centre information

GymbaROO Lane Cove is located at 1 Christina St, Longueville inside the upper halls at the St Aidans Church.

Our new home has been chosen with families in mind and offers a number of great benefits:

Plenty of parking for stress-free session
Air-conditioning to keep classes comfortable all year round
Step-free access between gym and mat time
Just a 20-minute walk from The Canopy in Lane Cove

Classes operate Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Parking information & Air Conditioning

Our new home has been chosen with families in mind and offers a number of great benefits:

Plenty of parking for stress parking (it is recommended that you reverse park into the spots please)
Air-conditioning to keep classes comfortable all year round
Step-free access between gym and mat time
Just a 20-minute walk from The Canopy in Lane Cove

Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Pricing

Lesson Fees: Classes are $29.50 per lesson, pro-rated depending on when you join. A standard 10-week term is $295. If a term is shortened or lengthened due to public holidays or other closures, you will not be charged accordingly.
Staff Absence: If staff are unwell and unable to run classes, refunds are not provided. The gym will remain open during your regular class time, and you are encouraged to make use of the online content available.
Unexpected Closures: In the unlikely event that the gym space cannot be opened, you will be offered either a refund or a credit.
Trials: We do not offer single trial lessons. However, if space is available in a class, we are pleased to offer a 3-week paid trial. Please refer to the current timetable for availability.
Make-Up Classes: If you or your child are unwell, we kindly ask that you stay home. We are happy to arrange a make-up class (subject to availability).
Private Mothers’ Group Sessions: We offer private sessions for mothers’ groups of 8 or more participants by prior arrangement with management (please email Christine).

Teacher Information

Christine Staniforth, Owner and Director, brings over 30 years of experience working with children and families. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of British Columbia, a Graduate Diploma in Primary Education from Edith Cowan University, and a Diploma in Counselling from AIPC.

With her extensive background in child development, Christine offers a wealth of knowledge, insight, and a genuine commitment to helping every child reach their fullest potential. Her teaching philosophy is guided by one central question: What can we do today to ensure your child’s life journey is successful, meaningful, and joyful?

Passionate about her work, Christine finds her greatest fulfillment in seeing the happiness and growth of the children she supports. Alongside her ongoing consultation and teaching with primary school-aged children, she is now extending her career to include part-time work with parents, with a special focus on postnatal parenting and care.

Health & Safety

We are mandated and guided by NSW Health & NSW Service.

We have completed all Covid19 training. Our gym is sanitised regularly between all classes. All small equipment for class time is full sanitised.

We are well ventilated. There is plenty of room in the gym for social distancing.

"As an Occupational Therapist I understand the importance of fostering my child’s development from an early age. As such, I started attending GymbaROO Greenwich with my daughter, Matilda, when she was approximately 4 months old. Matilda and I both loved our weekly sessions and I noted advancements in Matilda’s developments during the first term alone. It was a good opportunity for Matilda and I both to socialise with other parents and babies in a structured environment. The gym at Greenwich has a good amount of equipment and the set up is varied each week to stimulate both the parents and children alike. GymbaROO provided me with techniques I can use and developmentally appropriate games I can play with Matilda at home to assist her in achieving her milestones. Christine is great with the babies and spends time explaining the purpose of each activity and what she is trying to achieve. I cannot recommend GymbaROO Greenwich highly enough."

-Emma

"Poppy has been attending Gymbaroo for a year, since 4 months of age and she and I both look forward to each weekly class. The knowledge Christine shares with us on development, growth and learning has been invaluable and has given us the tools for confident parenting and a confident child. Along with Christine's impressive energy levels, the welcoming support from Annabel and the wonderful supply of new toys, games and songs, I cannot recommend Gymbaroo highly enough."

-Melanie

"Our family has benefited from an ongoing involvement with GymbaROO. Christine’s classes are always fun and we take home ideas which inspire and promote learning in our everyday activities, from birth through to pre-school."

-Sarah

"Summer loves GymbaROO and sings the songs and does the actions from group-time all through the week. She really loves the gym-time too - it's never laid out in the same way and there is a myriad of equipment to play on, climb and explore. I have loved seeing her confidence grow, watching her motor skills develop and seeing her benefit from being part of a group too. Christine is a dynamo, with a huge amount of energy, enthusiasm, knowledge and ideas. Many thanks to the GymbaROO team. We'll definitely keep going!"

-Franki

"Both my children have attended GymbaROO and thoroughly enjoyed it. The team at Lane Cove/Greenwich are engaging, making the program both fun and educational for the children & parents."

-Julia

"Initially, I was a little sceptical about Gymbaroo. However, after a couple of weeks I could see how much enjoyment my son was getting out of the activities and I could more importantly see his confidence and physical development grow. Christine's knowledge, skills and manner with the children is fabulous."

-Tammy

"I've done Gymbaroo at Lane Cove/Greenwich for the past 3 terms, and it's been wonderful for both my baby and myself! We have done baby exercises and massage, play and of course adventurous time in the gym. He's always had a great time and I definitely feel like we've got a lot out of it! I'd definitely recommend!"

-Alexis

"GymbaROO is an exciting, interactive and social activity where you can bond with your little one whilst make new friends. It's educational, physically challenging and visually stimulating and I would highly recommend it as a must do activity."

-Rachel

Do we offer catch up lessons?

Yes, we do offer make-up classes. These are limited to two per term; however, if space allows, we are happy to accommodate additional sessions. Please note that make-up classes must be used within the same term—they cannot be carried over to the following term or refunded.

Can I change classes mid term?

If space permits, we always do our best to place children in the appropriate level should they need to move. Likewise, if your schedule changes and we have availability, we are happy to accommodate a change of day. Please note, however, that if your circumstances change and we are unable to offer a suitable alternative time, refunds are not available.

Can I bring a family/friend to watch?

Yes, you may however they may be required to sit on the side during mat time. No photos or videos allowed.

Is there a sibling discount?

Yes we apply 10% off the second child’s term fees.

What should we wear?

We recommend comfortable, easy-to-move-in clothing, as our sessions are highly interactive and involve plenty of movement with your little ones.

Is there parking?

There is plenty of street parking available at our new location 1 Christina St, Longueville. Please note that strollers are not permitted inside the hall, so we kindly ask that they be left in the car or at home where possible. For families who walk, we do have some undercover space along the side of the building where prams can be left during the session.

Reverse parking is recommended

Will I meet new people?

Absolutely! 💛 We have a large play and gym area where you can relax, mingle, and naturally get to know other parents. Many of our families end up forming lovely little groups and often head out for coffee or lunch together after class — it’s such a special part of the GymbaROO community.

Class Structure?

We offer 20 minutes of free play in the gym to move, explore, and play together, followed by 25 minutes of teacher-directed activities in the classroom.