The Bardo Road Kindergarten Team

Amy, Owner

I believe that the Early Childhood years are vital in promoting a young child’s development and in forming the attitudes and skills that will serve them throughout their lives. With this, I aim to be a Educator who will provide an homely environment and program that is not only stimulating and challenging, but also provides the children with a warm and supportive atmosphere which the children can grow and learn, be inclusive of all and experiment on building their strengths at their own pace.
Sarah T, Director

Qualification: Diploma

My name is Sarah and I have been working in early childhood for the last 25 years.

I aim to provide a warm, safe, caring, stimulating environment that meets the developmental needs of all children. I seek to know each child based on observations and interaction and provide experiences that meet each child's unique interests and development. I believe that play is essential to young children's learning and all children should be given time to grow, to try and experience success so they are able to face the future challenges, build on their strengths and except their individual limitation without fear of failure or loss of self-esteem.

Each family is different and unique, I will be sensitive to an array of circumstances, parenting styles, beliefs, families living situation, family's cultures, family structures and be inclusive of all family ethnicity and additional needs.

I will provide a high quality Early Childhood Program and an environment which will promote and support the children's Physical, Social, Emotional and Cognitive development.

I believe Child Care Services should be a happy place where children, laugh, play, have fun and where children can be children develop self-confidence, feel valued and connect with others to develop relationships.

I have completed the following courses:

• Munch and move
• Child protection
• Supporting early language and literacy through road safety
• OHS in children's services
• Asthma and Anaphylaxis
• Kids talk 1&2
• First Aid
• Transition from childcare to school
Gina, Educator

Qualification: Certificate III

I aim to provide an environment that will help children to grow and express themselves freely giving them a sense of being, belonging and becoming. I feel this can be achieved through providing a nurturing, safe and secure environment. I believe children are able to grow, learn and develop through play-based learning. By providing educational, age appropriate and stimulating activities for each child's individual interests and needs.

I believe it is important to form a relationship with parents so you can communicate and collaborate together to provide an environment that can meet their child's needs.

Qualifications include: Certificate III in Children's Services, First Aid, Emergency Management for Asthma and Anaphylaxis, Child Protection
Grace Tatam, Educational Leader

My name is Grace and I have been working in childcare for the last 10 years and I couldnâ€™t be happier! As an educator I aim to provide children and families with a warm and welcoming environment where everyone is able to feel a sense of belonging. I believe that in the Kindy environment, children are given the opportunity to explore different aspects of life and learning and through this, confidently grow emotionally and socially along with developing skills to assist them in not only their preparation for school but in their future. I aim to encourage the children to develop an eagerness to learn through a range of play-based experiences, as we explore different topics of learning. I enjoy creating a range of experiences that are fun, exciting, and engaging for the children to broaden their understanding and their knowledge of the world around them. It never ceases to amaze me how much children take in and learn over such short periods of time and watching their progression through the years has got to be the most rewarding feeling!
Mia Burlinson, Diploma