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Joey Room
Nursery (6 weeks – 15 months)
2 educators / 8 children
Experienced educators in our nursery offer a flexible learning approach that enhances the individual interests, ideas, cultures and abilities of each child. In collaboration with families, our educators ensure the nursery supports a sense of belonging; along with creating an atmosphere that is happy, positive, caring and fun. Educators in our youngest group work closely with parents to ensure a smooth transition between home and the Centre. The nursery has access to a wide range of resources and materials to engage children in interactions and to nurture exploration and discovery.
The Joeys' Room includes- a cosy temperature controlled separate sleeping area (SIDS safe sleeping guidelines are followed); a comfortable nappy change area; a feeding preparation kitchenette; a large outdoor shaded outdoor play space which overlooks a beautiful park.
2 educators / 8 children
Experienced educators in our nursery offer a flexible learning approach that enhances the individual interests, ideas, cultures and abilities of each child. In collaboration with families, our educators ensure the nursery supports a sense of belonging; along with creating an atmosphere that is happy, positive, caring and fun. Educators in our youngest group work closely with parents to ensure a smooth transition between home and the Centre. The nursery has access to a wide range of resources and materials to engage children in interactions and to nurture exploration and discovery.
The Joeys' Room includes- a cosy temperature controlled separate sleeping area (SIDS safe sleeping guidelines are followed); a comfortable nappy change area; a feeding preparation kitchenette; a large outdoor shaded outdoor play space which overlooks a beautiful park.
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Kendall, Emily & Cindy
(Suzi is presently replacing Kendall who is on leave)
Kendall (Presently on parental leave) has worked in childcare since 2004 and joined Prior Street Child Care and Development in 2007 not long after the centre opened. Kendall has a daughter, Ruby who attends the centre. She has travelled overseas to Europe and Asia and has experienced many different cultures. Kendall loves taking photographs not only of her own daughter but of the children in care - capturing the moods, environments and play. Kendall has her Diploma in Children’s Services and is keen to extend her knowledge with ongoing professional development sessions. Kendall believes that providing children with a safe secure and enjoyable environment, rich with a variety of experiences and resources, will allow children to develop and grow confidently. She feels that children are individuals who grow and learn at different rates and each and every child’s needs and interests should be met on a daily basis. Kendall believes that by working as a team, valuing and respecting each other’s opinions and providing a happy, nurturing and safe environment this will provide high quality care for all children.
Suzi (replacing Kendall while on leave) who holds a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, has extensive experience working across all groups in a variety of early childhood settings. Suzi has been a part of the Prior Street team since the centre's opening. Prior to this she'd worked as the Preschool teacher at our Carina Heights Centre from 1999. Suzi believes that establishing trusting and caring relationships with the children and their families while providing a play based program in the Preschool Room enabled children to develop confident self-identities making the transition to school a positive experience. In her usual support role at Prior Street, Suzi loves having the opportunity to work across all the age groups in the relief teacher position - being a part of the children's journey through their very important early years of learning. Importantly, her role working throughout the centre provides continuity of care for children; engaging in meaningful interactions with them as she support children to make decisions and to see themselves as successful learners.
Emily who joined Prior Street Child Care and Development in 2016 has worked in child care since 2004. She holds a Diploma in Children’s Services. Emily loves working with children and being a part of their lives as they grow and learn. She has experience working with different age groups from babies to primary school age, but working in the nursery is her ideal role as babies are definitely her passion - enjoying the satisfaction of assisting babies reach milestones. Emily understands the importance of good communication between team members.
Emily has 3 children of her own. As a parent herself Emily has an understanding of parents' expectations for their childs' early childhood care and environment.
Emily has 3 children of her own. As a parent herself Emily has an understanding of parents' expectations for their childs' early childhood care and environment.
Cindy joined Prior Street in 2008, this was 12 months after her early childhood career began. She has worked as the assistant educator in the nursery since her commencement. She loves working in the babies room and likes to make all the parents and children feel welcome at the centre. She believes each child is unique and respects this individuality. Further, she believes all children deserve trust, respect, love, attention and care; and that they should feel happy and safe in the child care environment. Cindy came to live in Australia from Singapore in 1988. She is Mum to a teenage daughter and son.
