Meet The Staff 

Our Approved Provider 

Petrae McLean holds a Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, along with Senior First Aid and CPR certification and a current approval to work with children. With over 18 years of experience in the early childhood education sector, Petrae has a strong understanding of the vital role early learning plays within the community.

Petrae believes that children are our nation’s most precious resource and that educating young children—the future leaders of our nation—is both a great privilege and an even greater responsibility. Her practice is guided by a commitment to providing high-quality, nurturing learning environments that support children’s growth, wellbeing, and lifelong love of learning.

Nominated Supervisor / Service Manager

Jade Manski holds a Dual Diploma in Counselling and Community Services and has completed a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. A long-term resident of the island community for over 15 years, Jade brings a deep understanding of and commitment to the families she serves and is passionate about creating safe, inclusive and supportive environments for children and families.

Jade’s professional philosophy is grounded in the belief that every child has the right to feel safe, secure, supported and valued. Her practice is strongly aligned with the principles and practices of the Early Years Learning Framework, with a clear focus on building secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships that underpin children’s learning, development and wellbeing.

Jade is committed to upholding the National Quality Standard, with particular emphasis on Quality Area 5 – Relationships with Children and Quality Area 6 – Collaborative Partnerships with Families and Communities. Through reflective practice and ongoing professional growth, she strives to foster strong partnerships with families and meaningful connections within the wider community.

Through her work, Jade continues to actively contribute to the wellbeing of her community, advocating for high-quality early learning environments where all children feel a strong sense of belonging and are supported to thrive and reach their full potential.

Our Kindergarten Teacher

We are pleased to introduce Miss Kirra as our Kindergarten Teacher for 2026. Miss Kirra is a qualified Early Childhood Teacher and brings with her nine years of experience within our service, providing continuity, strong relationships, and a deep understanding of our children, families, and community.

Miss Kirra is excited to lead our Kindergarten Program in 2026, building on the strong foundations already in place. Her teaching practice is informed by social learning theory, recognising that children learn best through relationships, collaboration, and shared experiences with peers and educators. She intentionally uses scaffolding strategies to support each child’s learning, extending their thinking, skills and confidence in ways that are responsive to their individual strengths and interests.

In addition to delivering a high-quality Kindergarten Program, Miss Kirra is looking forward to mentoring and supporting centre staff within the Kindergarten environment, fostering reflective practice and consistent approaches to teaching and learning.

Miss Kirra values strong, respectful partnerships with families and is looking forward to working closely with you and your child to ensure a positive, engaging and successful year of learning ahead.

Our Educational Leader

As the Educational Leader at our service, Miss Dee plays a vital role in guiding and inspiring our team of educators to deliver high-quality, meaningful educational programs for all children. With a passion for early childhood education and a commitment to continuous improvement, Dee supports educators in planning, implementing and reflecting on their programs to ensure they are engaging, inclusive and aligned with all our ECE frameworks.

Dee fosters a culture of professional growth, providing in-house training, mentoring, and guidance for formal qualification studies and work placements. Her leadership encourages collaborative learning, critical reflection, and innovative practice. She empowers educators to build on their strengths, explore new ideas, and stay current with contemporary pedagogical approaches that promote children's learning, wellbeing, and development.

Through her dedication and expertise, Miss Dee ensures our service remains a nurturing, reflective, and forward-thinking learning environment where educators feel supported and children can thrive.