At Erina Kindergarten, we are proud to celebrate the dedication, passion, and commitment of our educators. Today, we are delighted to recognise Miss Teya, who has been nominated for the Under 25 Educator Award at the EECE Excellence Awards. This nomination is a wonderful recognition of Teya’s genuine passion for working with children and her commitment to making every learning experience meaningful. A Passion for Supporting Children’s Growth For Teya, one of the most rewardin

At Erina Kindergarten, we are proud to have passionate educators who are committed to supporting children’s learning, development, and wellbeing during their early years. Today, we would like to introduce Eliza, one of our dedicated educators in the Babies Room, who is currently completing her Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. A Passion for Working with Young Children Eliza loves spending time with children and creating meaningful interactions that suppor

At Erina Kindergarten, we are incredibly proud to celebrate the achievements of our educators and recognise the passion and dedication they bring to early childhood education every day. This year, we are delighted to share that Emma from our Babies Room has been nominated for the EECE Excellence Awards – Cert III Trainee of the Year. A Journey Inspired by Motherhood Emma’s path into early childhood education has been both inspiring and meaningful. Before joining the early chi

At Erina Kindergarten, we believe that the early years are filled with small but powerful moments of growth. Every first word, first step, and first friendship is an important milestone in a child’s learning journey. In our Snuggle Pots room, educator Miss Tara plays an important role in supporting these early experiences through warm relationships, creative learning, and sensory exploration. Celebrating Every Milestone For Miss Tara, one of the most rewarding parts of her ro

At Erina Kindergarten, we believe that every educator brings something unique to our learning community. Different cultures, languages, experiences, and perspectives enrich children’s everyday learning and help create an environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued. Grace, one of our dedicated educators in the Bilbies Room, is a wonderful example of this diversity. Originally from South Korea, Grace recently shared her story by introducing herself in her native langua

At Erina Kindergarten, we are incredibly fortunate to have a team of passionate and dedicated educators who make a positive difference in the lives of children and families every day. This month, we are delighted to celebrate Emma, a valued member of our Babies Room team, as our Educator of the Month. Creating Meaningful Relationships In the Babies Room, strong and trusting relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Emma is known for her caring nature, warm personali

At Erina Kindergarten, we believe that children learn best when they are encouraged to explore, create, and discover through meaningful play experiences. Our educators are passionate about providing engaging learning opportunities that support every child’s development and prepare them for future learning. Elodie, one of our dedicated educators in the Bilbies Room, has been part of the Erina Kindergarten family for the past two years. During this time, she has recently comple

At Erina Kindergarten, we believe that creativity, curiosity, and exploration are essential parts of a child’s learning journey. Our educators work hard to create engaging experiences that encourage children to discover new ideas, express themselves, and build confidence through play. Maria, one of our dedicated educators, is currently working towards her Diploma in Early Childhood Education and brings a passion for creativity and hands-on learning to the children she works w

At Erina Kindergarten, we are proud of the passionate educators who help shape our learning environment and contribute to the strong sense of community that makes our centre so special. One of those educators is Teya, our Events and Sustainability Coordinator, who has been part of the Erina Kindergarten family for more than seven years. Teya’s journey at Erina Kindergarten began as a trainee while completing her Certificate III qualification. Over the years, she continued her

At Erina Kindergarten, we believe children learn best through meaningful experiences that encourage creativity, exploration, and connection. Our preschool program is designed to support children’s development through hands-on learning, play-based experiences, and positive relationships with educators. Ruby, one of our dedicated preschool educators, has been part of the Erina Kindergarten team for over two years and is passionate about creating engaging activities that inspire

At Erina Kindergarten, we believe children learn best when they feel connected, involved, and inspired by the world around them. Our preschool program focuses on creating meaningful learning experiences that reflect children’s interests, ideas, and everyday discoveries. One of our passionate educators, Maddison, enjoys building strong relationships with the children and creating experiences that are guided by their curiosity and individual needs. By observing children’s inter

Mother’s Day at Erina Kindergarten was a beautiful celebration filled with smiles, laughter, creativity, and special moments shared between children and their families. Throughout the week, our educators carefully prepared a variety of meaningful experiences and activities to help the children celebrate the important people in their lives. From sensory rice play and Play-Doh experiences to planting activities, potpourri making, and creative arts, every activity was thoughtful

At Erina Kindergarten, we believe every child deserves to feel welcomed, valued, and inspired each day — and educators like Arna help make that possible in our Gum Nuts room. Arna is passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences where children are actively involved in their environment and daily routines. She loves encouraging children to make choices about their day, helping them build confidence, independence, and a sense of belonging within the classroom. A big

At Erina Kindergarten, we are proud to provide a warm, nurturing, and inspiring environment where children feel a strong sense of belonging and are supported to grow, learn, and thrive. Our Centre Director, Mel, has been part of Erina Kindergarten for 15 years. Her passion for early childhood education is reflected in everything we do—from leading and supporting our dedicated team of educators, to building meaningful relationships with children and families, and working close

What a joyful and colourful day we had at Erina Kindergarten as we celebrated our annual Easter Hat Parade! The children arrived full of excitement, proudly wearing their creatively designed Easter hats. Each hat reflected their imagination, individuality, and the wonderful effort they put into making something special for this festive occasion. It was a heartwarming celebration shared with families, as parents joined us to cheer on the children and be part of this memorable

Today at Erina Kindergarten, the children had a truly special experience as they spent time with our gentle visitor, Shortie the horse. The children were invited to engage with Shortie in a hands-on and meaningful way. They carefully brushed his body, mane, and tail, learning how to care for him while developing a sense of responsibility and empathy. Some children even enjoyed decorating Shortie with colourful clips, adding a fun and creative touch to the experience. We under