Shellharbour Early Learning and Care

I’m Stacey, Director of Shellharbour Early Learning and Care. I have an extensive knowledge of the industry supported by 17 years experience and a Bachelor of Teaching, Early Childhood. My experience includes teaching children 0-5 years in a range of spaces as well as Educational Leader which entails supporting the team and overseeing the development of the educational program offered in the service. I have also been the 2IC for many years assisting the Director in daily tasks and duties to ensure quality education and care is provided throughout the centre.

Having 2 children of my own I understand the importance of developing strong partnerships with families and the community. I believe that embedding family practices is fundamental within the centre as it helps educators to form strong and trusting partnerships with children and families.

As the centre director I lead my team at Shellharbour Early Learning and Care in advocating for the highest quality care and education of all children by providing a stimulating, nurturing and caring environment in partnership with families, the community and other professional to support the individual needs of the children. We implement child safe standards and practise to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children whilst in our care.

We believe the early years are a time of rapid growth and development. A positive start to learning, through an inclusive play-based, hands on program which builds on children’s individual strengths, interests and abilities, will set children up for lifelong learning. By providing the highest quality of education and care with strong values we promote and encourage inclusion and diversity as well as supporting all children and families within a nurturing and caring community environment.