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Hello, my name is Amy and I run Little Caterpillars Daycare in Mundubbera QLD. I have my Certificate III in Childcare Services and about 6 years experience in childcare including Long Day Care, Distance Education Governess and Baby Sitting. I aim for my home to be an inviting and safe space for young children to explore their individual interests, promote learning through play and fostering the development of essential life skills. Living on a farm, children will also have the unique opportunity to be involved in caring for various animals and tending to the vegetable gardens. I look forward to watching your little ones grow!

Hi everyone! My name is Kuini Faresa and I run a superkidz family day care in Deception Bay.  I am a registered educator under Euphoria Family Day Care scheme. I have a Diploma in Early Year's Childhood Education with 8 years experience working with children.   I thoroughly enjoy working in the industry and pride myself on the relationships I make and maintain with the children in my care.  I believe that the relationships and bonds that children build, shape the way they see the world and effect all the areas of their development.  I believe all children deserve a safe, secure and supportive educational environment to learn and grow.  I am currently offering vacancies for children aged 12 months to 4 years Mon-Thu 0730-1630. I also have spaces available for BSC 0500-0815 and ASC 1500-1800.  Please feel free to contact me  I am so excited and can't wait to meet you and your child. 

  Strengths & Positive Outcomes for Children and Parents who use the care I provide:  34 years continuous experience as a Family Day Care Educator. Happily married family person with a Christian commitment. A safe environment within 1 acre in a rural setting. Flexible care to meet the daily needs of the individual.Provide care for Children from babies to 13years, 5 days per week Care for School Age Children before, and after School as well as vacation care Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse age range. Focus on process rather than outcome. Focus on Child initiated play rather than Educator directed. Attention given to Moral/Social/Emotional/Physical/Cognitive development of each Child individually and the group as a unit. Sound understanding of Child Development.  Education and Strengths I weave into my care:  Ability to find a balance between Family Day Care Guidelines, Early Learning Years Framework and Life Experiences. Diploma of Early Childhood and Education. Advanced Diploma in Childcare and Education Cert IV in Training and Assessment. Ability to maintain a healthy balance between work, family and church commitments. Ability to accept direction easily.  The above strengths mean that in the daily life of a Child in my care, they will experience their day in a relaxed, flexible and stable home. During this time the Child/ren also experience the wider community, which also enhances their development. The experience the Child gains is visible through “role playing”. The children express the insights gained, through dress ups/outdoor play/play dough etc. “making biscuits at the shop”, “Mum and Dad taking the Baby shopping”.  Open communication with the Parents allows me to express freely the joys and concerns the child has experienced throughout the day, as well as the joys and concerns I have experienced. This also works in the reverse for the Parents – they are free to raise issues with me  For me, my day is experienced as an extended Family support base for all Children and Parents. 

Hello, my name is Jenny and I have been working in the childcare industry for some 35 years. I'd like to think of myself as a mature aged educator. I treat all my children who come into care as if they were my own grandchildren. They come to me to enjoy themselves and to just have fun. My teachings are not through any set structure - rather I plan with the children and ask what they would like to do today. More often than not, the plans I make for the day often get superseded by what the children have in mind. My goal is to create a happy place for them to come where they can feel at home and learn from their play. My environment is child focused - free flow indoor and outdoors. The environments are safe, regularly checked, and allow a multitude of fun learning, experiences for the children.   I would love you to visit my environment.   Jenny

    Children are the future of our world. As an educator with over 25 years experience, I see my role as a conduit to children’s learning, guiding and facilitating experiences so they are able to learn about themselves, the world around them and how to interact within their world. Supporting children to explore and embrace their own strengths and abilities via developmentally appropriate activities in a safe and secure environment, helps to ensure they learn, develop an identity and sense of belonging, recognise and understand their emotions and know that they matter.    Within the daily routine, children are free to explore the resources, develop friendships within the group, engage in imaginative play and activities based on their individual developmental needs. As a group we dance, sing, exercise, play music, garden (and harvest the produce), create artworks, listen to stories, and above all else, enjoy extended periods of unstructured play. Children learn to develop a respectful mindset, for themselves, others and the planet. This helps them to develop emotional intelligence, understand sustainability and gain understanding/tolerance for cultural diversity. While under the Euphoria FDC banner, I call my service Little Bilbies FDC, the bilby being an endangered native animal that the children learn about in developing respect for the natural world (our fluffy toy Banjo Bilby being a favourite rest-time companion).  Education and Experience:   Diploma of Children’s Services (Early Childhood Education and Care)  Diploma of Counselling  Certificate IV in Training & Assessment  First Aid – including CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis  NAQ Nutrition – Level 1 – Safe Food Handling for the Early Years Sector  Accredited Facilitator of Parenting Workshops  Additionally,   I hold a Working with Children Blue Card, have extensive formal tertiary training in Psychology, Fine Arts and Life Coaching. I have work experience as a Teacher Aide (Special Needs) and educator in Long Day Care, as a Trainer & Assessor in the Early Childhood sector and as a facilitator of children’s art workshops and parenting workshops. This knowledge and experience ensures that I am able to comply with Euphoria FDC guidelines and the Early Years Learning Framework while creating experiences that have meaning in the children’s lives. 

Hi, my name is Jo and I am absolutely delighted to be running “Tree House Family Day Care”, in Cooran, and am a registered educator with Euphoria FDC scheme. I chose the name “Tree House” as we live in a high set house, surrounded by beautiful trees, Cooran’s traditional  meaning is “Tall Trees” in Gubbi Gubbi language & who doesn’t want to play in a tree house!?  I have a varied work background & extensive life experience and am passionate about working with young children & providing a fun, safe, nurturing environment for them and support and observe their growth & development.  I have worked with children in various settings, including child care centres, music & movement, photography, and in the medical and disability sector, for over 12 years.   My home is situated on an acre in the beautiful community of Cooran. I have a young daughter, a very friendly little dog named “Milo” & chickens. Children will experience nature, form friendships, physical play, art, yoga, music & movement & role play… the list goes on and is ever evolving.  I am currently operating Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Feel free to contact me to discuss your family’s and children’s individual needs & come for a visit and see what I can offer you 🌸 

Hi my name is Chris. I have my Advanced Diploma in Children's Services and have been in the childcare industry for 14 years. The best part about working with children is watching them grow, develop and learn. I strongly believe that all children have the right to feel safe and supported, learn to respect themselves and others and enjoy learning while they play. I feel that I can work together with families to achieve the best outcome for their child.