Our Team
Professional. Experienced. Passionate.
Our team of teachers and educators are passionate about providing children with high quality care and education. We are dedicated to engaging in professional development to ensure we are abreast of current theory and practices. We operate with a high number of educators each day to support quality interactions.
Director -
Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood)
Kerrie Stichbury
Kerrie has been the Director of the preschool for the past 19 years. Kerrie is a mother to 2 adult boys and has extensive experience (over 30 years) working with children. Kerrie is passionate about forming strong relationships with families, children and community.
Room Leader - Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood).
Loren Gilmore
Loren has been working in early childhood centres and primary schools for the past 12 years. She has gained invaluable experience working abroad and in a variety of different settings. Loren is passionate about supporting the holistic development of children and enjoys creatively integrating opportunities to meet the needs and interests of each child
Educator - Diploma in Children's Services
Jessica Evans
Jess has worked in the early education sector over 15 years, 6 of which have been part of our preschool team. She is a mother of 2 and loves to share her passion and skills as a gymnast in active play with the children.
Educator - Certificate 3 in Children's Services
Sarah Bennett
Sarah has many years of experience working with children, including being a nanny in London. Sarah is a mother to 3 children and loves to engage our preschoolers in community experiences.
Educator - Diploma in Children's Services. Certificate 3 in School Based Education Support.
Abbey Stichbury
Abbey is currently on maternity leave she has been part of our team for 6 years. Abbey loves to encourage children's creativity through a variety of experiences.
Educator - Diploma in Children's Services
Kate Clark
Kate has over 6 years of experience. Kate is a mother of two and loves to share her passion of yoga with the children.
Educator - Certificate 3 in Children's Services
Cheryl Joyce
Cheryl has been part of our team for the past 13 years. She is a grandmother to 6 and brings warmth and compassion to the care she provides. Cheryl loves to share her passion of gardening with the children.
Educator - Certificate 3 in Children's Services. Currently studying Diploma.
Bailey Blackman
Bailey has completed her Certificate 3 and is now studing her Diploma whilst undertaking a traineeship at the preschool. Bailey loves to enage in story telling with the children. She is passionate about building relationships and supporting children in play
Educator - Currently studying Certificate 3 in Children's Services
Cooper Stichbury
Cooper is currently completing his Certificate 3 whilst undertaking a traineeship at the preschool. He is passionate about supporting child in play and loves engaging in small project experiences, such as wood work.
Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching
Ella Judd
Ella has a background in visual arts. She loves to incorporate creative making into daily experiences at preschol
Educator - Certificate 3 in Children's Services. Currently studying Diploma.
Kirra Hoskin
Kirra has recently completed her Certificate 3 and is now studing her Diploma whilst undertaking a traineeship at the preschool. She is our youngest educator who brings youthfulness to the team.
Educator - Currently studying Certificate 3 in Children's Services
Sophie Ward
Sophie is a mother of three young children. She has a background working in schools as a SLSO. We are fortunate to welcome Sophie into our team as a permanet casual.
