Ohana North Boambee
Megan Singleton
Centre Manager, Babies Room
I am a mum of 2 girls and moved back to the Coffs Coast to get away from the busy city life. I have worked in Early Childhood for over 15 years. I have developed skills and knowledge that has led to my desire and passion for all children, and we do this by extending on a child's learning and support their continued development through play.I have managed Child Care Centres for over seven years. I love to support staff in their journeys as educators. I look forward to starting my journey with the team and families at Ohana.My door is always open, and I am happy to answer any questions that you may have.
Janice Hoffman
Lead Educator, Preschool Room
“It is my role to be a facilitator and provide opportunities for children to engage in learning experiences that support the development of the whole child. I believe that children learn best when given opportunities to explore, identify, negotiate, take risks and create meaning about the world around them. I look forward to continuing my role as the Eagle Ray teacher and getting to know you and your children.”
Wendy Joyce
Early Childhood Teacher, Toddlers Room
“All children regardless of gender, culture, religion, physical and mental ability, or economic background should have the opportunity to develop to their full potential. With nurturing and support it is vital that children develop self-respect, respect for others, respect for property and the values of others. Ideally this will enable them to become successful members of communities, and society, in the years to come.”
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Sarah Rothberg
Centre Manager
“At Ohana we aim to create a trusting and proactive environment in which children can feel safe to investigate and explore. My passion is building strong connections with our families, promoting cohesive teams, and inspiring children to become critical thinkers and confident explorers. So please feel free to come by and have a chat with me as soon as you can. I can’t wait to meet you.”
Mary-Jane Sutton
Early Childhood Teacher, Preschool Room
“I believe that each child is a unique individual who needs a secure and caring environment in which to grow and develop emotionally, intellectually, physically and socially. For each child to thrive in an environment with a strong foundation of life long skills, a positive rapport needs to be established between educators and the family. After all - ‘it takes a village to raise a child’ (African proverb).”
Clare Alston
Lead Educator, Toddlers Room
“I feel children should be given choice, responsibilities and the opportunity to initiate their own learning. Getting to know and understand their individual interests and development stages is an excellent way to shape our planning and curriculum. Teaching children is my passion and I always aim to show they are loved and cared for in our centre.”
Lauren Davis
Co-Lead Educator, Babies Room
“My passion is all about building relationships with our children and their families. These relationships are the foundation for ensuring each child feels safe, supported and nurtured in our environment.”
Tia Curan
Co-Lead Educator, Babies Room
“Each child is a beautiful being with unique strengths, interests, skills, and learning abilities. I aim to support them in their development and growth because I believe that children learn through play, and by exploring their natural surroundings. This encourages them to create, discover, imagine and take risks.”
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Maree Munro
Centre Manager
“When a parent entrusts you with the care of their child, I believe it’s a child’s right, and our duty as professionals, to provide a safe and nurturing environment that creates a sense of security and trust. It takes respectful relationships and open communication between educators, families, and all stakeholders to create an environment which ensures the best outcomes for every child. When children become confident and happy in their surroundings a natural progression of curiosity, discovery, and growth can take place.”
Mandeep Rai
Early Childhood Teacher, Preschool Room
“The early years are the most crucial part in a child’s learning journey as this is where the foundations are laid for their future learning and development. I aim to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment where all children can feel safe and respected.”
Navpreet Sidhu
Lead Educator, Babies Room
“A learning environment should be bright, secure, motivating and fun, so that the children are encouraged to achieve their full potential. It is my role as an educator to assume responsibility for each child’s personal and educational development whilst they are in my care. Accordingly, my planning and daily care must cater for, stimulate and challenge their diverse range of needs, talents, cultures and interests.”
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Brodie Thompson
Centre Manager
“The early years of a child’s life is where the learning is happening - they begin to walk, talk and develop self-help skills. As an educator I strongly believe in supporting the children through these stages, with controlled activities to enable them to make decisions, and to initiate their own learning through age appropriate responsibilities and opportunities.”
Ashleigh Steele
Lead Educator, Toddlers Room
“I believe that every child should be viewed as capable in their own abilities, and that they are given the opportunity to have their voice heard and valued. I feel that my role is to support children to feel safe, secure and supported within their environment so that they are able to openly express their thoughts and emotions.”
Amy Monaghan
Lead Educator, Babies Room
“It is important that as educators we support and value meaningful play experiences. I believe play based learning is the way that children learn to make sense of their world, to explore, socialise, and share equipment and ideas. It’s our duty to plan for further learning experiences and document each child’s learning through their play activities.”