Headstart Early Learning Centre Knoxfield

Our centre chef prepares and cooks healthy and nutritious meals daily, catering to the unique dietary requirements of every child. We believe that by encouraging active participation (such as growing their own fruit and vegetables, preparing, and finally cooking!) children learn to appreciate and understand the importance of healthy eating.

Our centre offers children nutrient-rich, unprocessed, and seasonal whole foods – created to delight the fussiest eaters.

I have been working in early childhood education since 2019. I joined the team at Headstart Knoxfield in 2022. I am diploma qualified. I started in Early Childhood as an assistant educator. Then I had the opportunity to become a room leader and an Educational Leader. I worked on the floor as an assistant centre manager and educational leader before having the amazing opportunity to Centre Manage here at Headstart Knoxfield.

After working in retail and managing teams across Victoria, I decided to pursue my real passion and studied for the Diploma of Early Childhood. During my first placement, I was offered a role with G8 Education, and I have not looked back!

As educators, we get to see children grow and develop every single day. There is nothing more rewarding than that. Building long-lasting and meaningful relationships with the families and community have certainly been a highlight of my career.

Children are extremely resilient. As adults, we can learn so much from them. My teaching style is based on a child-led experience. I have a very gentle approach to helping children with their learning and life journey. No two children are the same. I tailor my teaching and educational approach to meet the needs of the child.

A dedicated Early Childhood setting provides every child with the opportunity to learn, grow and express themselves in a warm and nurturing environment. Here, they are able to grow into their individual selves and learn from their own peers and educators through play. We provide the opportunity for children to develop their social skills as well as provide a safe environment where they can regulate and learn about their emotions.

Here at Headstart Knoxfield, we have a dedicated team of educators who are so extremely passionate about early childhood education and care. We have numerous qualified educators who are currently upskilling, mentors who guide them and long-standing early childhood teachers that focus on school readiness and the social development of the children. We have a wonderful team culture, and we provide a lot of support for one another. We also have two dedicated cooks who love creating wonderful meals for our children.

I believe that open communication is key to developing and building long-lasting and honest relationships with families. When families decide to enrol with us, I ensure that they know just how passionate we are about children’s well-being and maintaining that positive relationship between the centre and families. We have many community events spaced throughout the year, and we encourage families to connect within our community.