Our team of trained educators believe passionately in the valuable work they do. Trained to high standards in Early Childhood Education they offer a wealth of knowledge and experience to create a caring and happy learning environment.
Director
With over 20 years of experience in childhood education, Katie holds a Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood and an Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood. Katie has worked across diverse settings, including long day care, for profit, and not for profit organisations and currently thrives in a preschool environment.
Committed to fostering meaningful relationships Katie believes in the profound impact these connections have on children’s lifelong learning journeys. Driven by professional experience, passion and nurturing young minds, Katie collaborates with a dedicated team of educators to create an enriching and supportive environment where children thrive.
Teacher
My name is Meg Robertson and I’m an Early Childhood Educator with over 15 years’ experience. I’ve gained experience working in all sectors of my profession; however preschool is my absolute passion.
I’m passionate about providing high quality education to all children and supporting children to find their voices. As a teacher, I value the uniqueness and strengths that each child brings and strive to create learning and opportunities in which all children can grow and learn to their full potential.
One of my key strengths is recognising the knowledge and perspectives each child brings and incorporating that into their learning environments to foster growth holistically. I implement play based learning approaches that allow for different types of play and recognise the intentional roles that both children and educators play in learning. Intentional play-based learning can expand children’s thinking and enhance their desire to learn.
Learning through play underpins my teaching pedagogy, and another strength of mine is seizing teachable moments. I see opportunities in these moments and strive to make them fun.
Educator
With over 15 years experience in early childhood education, Talya is dedicated to creating enriching, inclusive environments where young children can thrive. She holds a Diploma in Children’s Services and is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Early Childhood Teaching at the University of New England.
Talya’s teaching philosophy is deeply rooted in the belief that every child has the right to access high-quality education. Her teaching style embodies the concept of shared learning through play and engagement in inquiry-based projects. This commitment shapes Talya’s approach in the classroom, where she incorporates her passion for learning through play in music education, storytelling, creative arts and nature play.
Talya strives to create a nurturing and stimulating environment where children feel safe, valued and empowered to explore. She considers it an honour to be able to contribute to children’s early development and hopes to inspire a love of learning in each child she works with.
Educator
Ruth, a parent of three lively children, has a diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. Ruth believes that communication, connection and building secure relationships are fundamental to achieving successful learning outcomes for children. Using a range of creative approaches, Ruth forms safe and supportive environments where children can explore their ideas and imagination, engage in their creativity and practice, and develop their skills whilst creating new knowledge and learning about their world.
Educator
Lisa is a mother of two and grandmother of two. Lisa has 25 years experience in the community sector, working with children young people, and their families. Lisa holds a Diploma of Education (Secondary Science), and a Diploma of Counselling, and is currently completing Cert III Early Childhood Education and Care. Lisa is interested in our connection with nature and believes that children learn about themselves and their world in relation to the natural environment.
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