SDN Erskineville Long Day Care and Preschool

"I believe in the meaningful inclusion of all children and families, and that they should be welcomed and valued in their community."

My qualifications and experience

I hold a Bachelor of Teaching (Birth to 5yrs) from Chales Sturt University, 2013.

I have been working in Early Childhood Education and Care for over 15 years. Before joining the SDN Village, I was a Centre Director for more than 8 years at another community-based service.

What I'm most passionate about in my role

I have a particular interest in supporting the meaningful inclusion of all children. I have experience supporting children and young people with disabilities and developmental delays and believe that all children and families should be welcomed and valued in their community.

What I love about working with SDN

I love working with the team at SDN Erskineville as we collaborate to support the local community and develop the minds of our youngest citizens. I also welcome the opportunity to be part of an organisation that has such an unwavering commitment to the children, families and the wider community.

A little bit more about me

I grew up in the Inner West of Sydney and love the village vibes of Erskineville.

Outside of work, I love to travel and see the world as this gives me a great insight into different cultures which can then be shared with the children I care for.

Getting school-ready is a journey. It begins with your child’s very first day at our welcoming early education and care centres and continues with our dedicated preschool program.

Developed by university-trained early childhood teachers, our preschool program focuses on the whole child. Children learn to make friends and work together, while gaining the skills and independence they need to thrive through the big transition to school.

Our preschool program follows an evidence-backed, play-based learning approach. Children have fun and follow their curiosity, while we weave in vital skills and learning outcomes.

SDN uses Australia’s Early Years Learning Framework to explore a diverse curriculum from science to social justice. Our days are predictable but flexible, blending structured and spontaneous learning, free play, movement and quiet time.

Our curriculum pillars are:

• Relationship and social skills
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Early literacy and numeracy
• Health, wellbeing and movement
• Science, technology, construction and design
• Nature play and sustainability
• Creative arts
• Equity and social justice

Our centres have a transition to school program where our teachers and educators work together with local schools to prepare your child for a smooth transition, and support families through the process.