Service Director
My name is Bianca, and I am thrilled to be the ELC Director here at Aldinga Payinthi College ELC.
Early childhood education and care has been my passion for the last 17 years and my experiences are in a variety of settings, including Occasional Care, OSHC and Long Day Care. I started as a trainee student, studying my certificate III and progressed to study my Diploma and then onto my Bachelor of Teaching and Early Learning.
My years of experience in the sector have helped me develop my philosophy to early childhood education and providing the best possible experience for children and their families. I strive to teach children practical life skills, problem solving techniques and supporting them as individual learners, with an empathise on play whilst recognising the unique pathways families walk when raising children.
I invite you to be an active participant in your child's education and care, and look forward to getting to know you, your child, and family.
Samantha - Assistant Director
Sam lives in the local area with her 2 adopted greyhounds, Mary and Boof. Outside of work, Sam enjoys going to the gym, taking the dogs to the beach and going to concerts. Sam loves caring for and educating babies, enjoying the routines in the younger rooms and building connections through these little routine moments. Sam excels in building relationships with families and getting to know the children individually.
Carly - Assistant Educator
Carly loves reading and singing with the children. She is passionate about making connections with children and bringing the fun! Carly recently became a dog mum and loves to spend her time outside, enjoying the sunshine and the local beaches.
Jess - Assistant Educator
Jess started her career in early education in 2022 and is working towards a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. Jess enjoys anything outdoors and being active, she loves the ocean, art and spending quality time with friends and family. Jess enjoys working in early education as it creates a foundation for young children to play, grow and learn which is important in early development in supporting each child’s well-being.
Monique - Lead Educator
Monique is a mum of 2 and has been working with children for over 8 years. In her down time, she enjoys being outdoors, walking on the beach or exploring different playgrounds. She is passionate about supporting children to learn and develop in safe, nurturing environments. Monique is a strong believer in play-based learning and loves supporting children to learn and grow through their own unique interests and curiosity. She loves coming to work and seeing the children’s faces light up when they discover something new and finds this the most rewarding part of the job.
Amber - Lead Educator
Amber is currently completing her Bachelor of Early Childhood in Education and is enjoying putting her learning into practice with our littlest of learners (our babies).
Amber is passionate about fostering a lifelong love of learning for children and encouraging them to explore, ask questions and express themselves creatively through a range of learning experiences. Amber grew up on the South Coast and enjoys spending time with her family.
Lucy - Lead Educator
Lucy has worked in early learning for over 15 years and is mum to 2 beautiful boys. She enjoys providing engaging learning experiences and learning spaces, often setting up the learning environments for the day. She loves being part of children’s growth and development especially as children move through the age groups. It is a privilege to be entrusted with children and play a role in their first five years of life.
Kim - Centre Cook
Kim is our centre cook, bringing over 35 years of experience with her. From restaurants, hotels, schools and resorts, Kim has been fortunate enough to travel and learn a range of culinary skills. She enjoys teaching the children about all types of food and her menus are always nutritious and offer a range of variety. Kim loves chatting with the children and teaching them how to cook food for themselves and exposing them to new textures and flavours.