Deb – Nominated Supervisor/Centre Director

My name is Deb I have a Diploma in early childhood. I am a mother of 3 children and I have worked as an early childhood educator for over 18 years. I am creative and love to stay active and I bring these passions into my early childhood teaching. I believe that the early years is an important time to nurture children’s love of learning and to foster their overall wellbeing. I strive to provide environments that are inviting fun and inspire wonder and learning.

Qualifications:

• Diploma of Children’s Services (Early Childhood Education and Care)

• First Aid / Certified supervisor

• Works Monday to Wednesday

Bianca – Nominated Supervisor/ Centre Director

My name is Bianca, I have over 18 years’ experience in the Early Childhood profession.
I am passionate about Early Childhood education and strive to support children in reaching their full potential.
I value strong partnerships with families to support their child, as they develop skills that will help them thrive and create strong foundations for their life ahead.
My passion for the natural environment and all living things is embedded in my personal and professional teaching philosophy and I enjoy sharing this interest with children and educators.
I believe in developing strong attachments to help your children feel safe, secure and supported. This enables children to explore and learn with confidence. Trusting and responsive relationships support healthy brain development.
Collaboration between families, children, educators, staff and management is a vital part of my philosophy, as we work together to achieve our goals and reach the best outcomes for your children.
One of my strengths is supporting others and encouraging holistic wellbeing. This encompasses children and adults alike. This is maintained through open communication with families, building trusting relationships and being available for a chat….
Which I always am.

Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much. -Helen Keller

Qualifications:

• Diploma of Children’s Services (Early Childhood Education and Care)

• First Aid, Certified Supervisor

• Works Wednesday to Friday

Susan- Administration Officer

I have worked at Warners Bay Early Learning and Care Centre Inc. since the centre opened in 1990. I am qualified to look after the financial side of the business however enjoy on occasions, helping out with the children. Over the years I have added to my qualifications completing a Diploma of Business, Certificate in Children’s Services and various other certificates including WH&S taking the position of Secretary on the Committee for the past 20 years.
My favourite things are spending time with my family and friends, exercising every day, going to the beach in summer and the snow in winter.

Qualifications:

• Diploma of Business, Certificate 111 in Children’s Services

• First Aid

• Works Monday to Friday

Andy- Nursery Room Educator

My name is Andy. I work Monday to Friday in the Nursery. I have recently completed my Diploma of Children’s Services and am a proud mother to my son.

Qualifications:

• Diploma of Children’s Services (Early Childhood Education and Care)

• First Aid

• Works full time Monday – Friday

Lucy- Nursery Room Educator

My name is Lucy, I am 20 years old and I have recently completed my Certificate 111 in Early Childhood Education and Care at Warners Bay Early Learning and Care Centre. I love the outdoors and staying active. I work Monday – Friday and have experience in all different age groups, I am currently working in the Nursery. Everyday I am amazed by the children, toddlers and babies and their capability to learn, play and nurture.

Qualifications:

• Certificate 111 in Early Childhood Education and Care

• First Aid

• Works Monday to Friday

Lisa- Nursery Room Educator

My name is Lisa. I am 31 and I hold a Certificate 111 and am currently studying my Diploma. I was born in South Africa and I have a 12 years old daughter.
I’ve been working in childcare for 5 years. I am deeply inspired by our young community of creative minds and learners, and I am so grateful to work in and environment that encourages a sense of belonging and well being for each child. My belief is that strong relationships are essential foundations for optimal learning. I strive to provide children with enriching experiences based on their interests. When children play, I am able to learn from them through each individual personality and uniqueness.
At home I love to spend time with family and friends. I also love the outdoors, cooking and painting.

Qualifications:

• Certificate 111 in Children’s Services

• First Aid

• Works Monday to Friday

Courtney – Nursery Room Educator

My name is Courtney, I started my Cert lll traineeship at the centre in 2016, then continued my studies through completing a Diploma trainesship, also at WBELCC. I have worked with all age groups between 0-5 and I currently working in the Nursery room. I am an energetic person and love working with children.

Qualifications:

• Diploma of Children’s Services (Early Childhood Education and Care).

• First Aid

• Works Monday- Friday.

Mackenzie- Nursery Room Trainee Educator

Hi everyone. My name is Mackenzie, I’m 20 years old and currently studying my Certificate 111 in Early Childhood Education and Care.
You’ll find me in the Nursery with all the beautiful babies, where I am learning and growing each and every day!

Qualifications:

• Working towards Certificate 111 in Early Childhood Education and Care

• Works Monday to Friday

Tiarne- 2-5 Preschool Room Teacher and Educational Leader

My name is Tiarne and I am a passionate and enthusiastic Early Childhood Teacher who has worked with children for the last 8 years. I strongly believe in building respectful and trusting relationships with children and their families, utilising these as valuable tools for enhancing children’s growth and discovery as little people navigating a big world. Children are strong, capable and inquisitive of their own learning, engaging with them through interest based play and exploration of the environment are key to my values. I love being an educator, inspiring wonder, curiosity, happiness and learning alongside them as I constantly develop my education of providing the best educational experiences for the children of today.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary)

• First Aid, Certified Supervisor

• Works Monday to Friday

Danielle- 2-5 Preschool Room Educator

My name is Danielle. I love messy play and risky play and all the benefits it provides for your children. I deeply value the relationships between an educator, a child and their family for I believe they build safety and security within young children, allowing them to explore and play the world around them.

Qualifications:

• Diploma of Children’s Services (Early Childhood Education and Care)

• First Aid

• Works Monday to Friday

Lain – 2-5 Preschool Room Educator

My name is Lain and I have a 3 year old son. I believe that children learn through play. I also believe in providing quality care, early childhood education and building positive, trusting long term relationships with children and families. I am passionate about working with children and supporting children’s learning and development through education and nurture. My job is so rewarding job and I love it because it gives me the opportunity to observe how they grow and become confident and independent learners.

Qualifications:

• Diploma of Children’s Services (Early Childhood Education and Care)

• First Aid / Certified supervisor

• Works Monday to Wednesday

Chynna – 2-5 Preschool Room Teacher and Educational Leader

My name is Chynna and I have an 1year old son. I have been working in Early Childhood for 10 years, and have experience with all age groups. I began working in 2012 as a Cert III and developed a passion for the Early Childhood sector. I strive to fuel myself with knowledge about children’s development and how I can provide them with the best educational experience. I feel that it is important for educators to support children’s want and need to explore their world and learn through play. I am a big advocate for risky play, and all the benefits it provides for your child.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Education (Birth to 5 years)

• First Aid

• Works Wednesday to Friday

Tamica – 2-5 Preschool Room Educator

Qualifications:

• Diploma of Children’s Services (Early Childhood Education and Care)

• First Aid

• Works Wednesday – Friday

Kyle- 2-5 Preschool Room Trainee Educator

Hello, My name is Kyle and I am currently working towards my Certificate 111 in Early Childhood Education and Care as a trainee at this lovely centre.
Thank you everyone for making me feel so welcome in such a short time. I love my job and can’t wait to see you all for years to come, watching your children grow and learn within our team.

Qualifications:

• Working towards a Certificate 111 in Early Childhood Education and Care

• First Aid

• Works Monday – Friday

Eliza – Maternity Leave

My name is Eliza, I am 28 years old and I have a one year old. I have have over 8 years’ experience working with Children. I started my cert III traineeship here at Warners Bay Early Learning and Care Centre and from that I then completed my Diploma through a traineeship which was also completed here at WBELCC.  I view every child as a capable learner and involve them in decision making about their learning where possible.

Qualifications:

• Diploma of Children’s Services (Early Childhood Education and Care)

• First Aid / Certified Supervisor

• Works Tuesday and Wednesday

Jasmine- Maternity Leave

My name is Jasmine, I have 2 daughters aged 8 and 3. I have been working in Early Education for 11 years, 3 of those years has been at WBELCC. I believe in creating in a warm, welcoming environment where children feel safe secure and supported. I value strong personal relationships between myself, the children and their families. I am a firm believer natural exploration and learning through play and play based ideas emerging from the children’s own interests. I will endeavor to challenge your children to grow, learn and play allowing them to become independent, capable and confident in their every life

Qualifications:

• Diploma of Children’s Services (Early Childhood Education and Care)

• First Aid, Certified Supervisor

• Works Monday to Friday

Manami- Centre Cook

Hello, my name is Manami. I was born and grew up in Japan. I moved to Australia in my mid 20’s and worked in tourism and education industries to support overseas visitors and students previously. I’m married with 2 children and began my career in early childhood education when my youngest child started going to school.
I am a compassionate educator and enthusiastic and passionate about cooking. I am committed to a proactive and hands-on approach, in supporting children to develop healthy eating habits for their life ahead.

Qualifications:

• Diploma of Children’s Services (Early Childhood Education and Care)

• First Aid, Certified Supervisor

• Works Monday to Friday

Jane – Centre Cleaner

Hi my name is Jane and I am the centre’s cleaner. Like Sue I came with the building. With the help of the educators, we try to keep on top of what the children play with, but along with what they play with is part of being a child. When I’m not at work, your children like to keep an eye out for me as I live next door, especially when I mow the yard and have to hand back the toys , hats and rocks that end up in my yard- a great game on their part!

• Works Monday to Friday

Jaime – 2-5 Preschool Room Educator

Qualifications:

• Diploma of Children’s Services (Early Childhood Education and Care)

• First Aid

• Works Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

Grier – 2-5 Preschool Room Educator

Qualifications:

• Working towards a Certificate 111 in Early Childhood Education and Care

• Works Monday to Friday