About Us
Our Philosophy
The following key elements highlight the foundations of our philosophy which has been developed collaboratively with educators, families, children and the community:
- Partnerships and communication are key
- We aim to create a welcoming environment
- Regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion or abilities, all children, families and staff are supproted and respected
- The input of our community is valued and encouraged
- Engaging and positive experiences are always provided
- The health and safety of children, families and educators is important whilst providing high quality care and learning
- Children’s holistic development, self worth and wellbeing will be fostered
- We acknowledge individuals strengths, abilities and cultural values
- We value the importance of play, both spontaneous and intentional
- Children’s voices are valued & their sense of agency is supported.
Assessment & Rating
All early childhood education and care services are assessed and rated by their state and territory regulatory authority, in NSW this is the Early Childhood Education and Care Directorate. Services are assessed and rated under 7 National Quality Areas; Educational Program & Practice, Children’s Health & Safety, Physical Environment, Relationships with Children, Collaborative Partnerships with Families & Communities, and Governance & Leadership.
In January 2024 Mimosa Kids Preschool & Early Learning Centre was assessed and rated Exceeding the National Quality Standard, meaning the service goes beyond the requirements of the National Quality Standard.
Our Educators
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Laurence & Erin Adney
Centre Owners
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Chris & Chantal Adney
Approved Provider & Management
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Ashleigh Luscri
Quality Improvement & Compliance Manager
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Ashleigh has been a dedicated member of the Mimosa Kids Preschool & Early Learning Centre team since 2007, beginning her journey as a trainee. Through years of hard work, commitment, and a passion for early childhood education, she steadily progressed through various roles, most recently Service Director. Her leadership and deep understanding of quality standards have now led her to a broader role within the larger organisation, where she supports and mentors staff as the Quality Improvement and Compliance Manager. You will see Ashleigh around the service from time to time supporting the team to continue to provide high quality care and education.
Bec Reeves
Service Director (M, T, TH, F)
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Bec has been an integral part of the Mimosa Kids Preschool & Early Learning Centre team since 2011, beginning her career as a trainee and steadily advancing to the role of Educational Leader, a role she had held for 7 years. Her dedication, leadership skills, and passion for early childhood education have made her a valued and respected team member. This year, Bec has been made Service Director and continues to support the team to deliver high quality education and care all the while supporting and making connections with families and children too. You can reach Bec via phone or email at mk.director@educateandcare.com.au
Katia Da Silva Prado
Admin (M-F)
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Katia is our centre’s Administration officer. Katia is available for all account support, Monday to Friday for both our LDC and OOSH services. You can reach her on 9453 1162, mk.admin@mimosakids.com.au or simply visit her in the office.
Julie-anne Gallo
Head Cook (M-F)
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Julie-Anne has been part of the Mimosa Kids team since 2011. She puts all of our delicious and healthy menu’s together each season, and holds training in Food Handling, Food Safety and Healthy Menu Planning.
Sammi Faithful
Joey Team Leader (M, W, TH & every second F)
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Sammi has been a part of the Mimosa Kids team since 2016, completing her Certificate III and Diploma in Children’s Services. Sammi has previously worked throughout the centre in all age groups, however, has found the toddler age group is where her passion truly lies. Sammi is our Toddler Room team leader.
Annalise Crowe
Joey Educator (M, T, F)
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Annalise joined the team in 2020, completing her Certificate III in Children’s Services and is currently one of our dedicated Joey educators.
Bella Dal Bianco
Joey Educator (M, T, W, TH, F)
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Bella joined our team in 2023 as one of our centres trainees. She went on to complete her Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and is now working towards completing her Diploma in Early Childhood Education. Bella is excited to be a part of the Joey Team for 2025.
Sophie Graham
Joey Educator (T, W, TH, F)
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Sophie joined the team in 2021 and has completed her Certificate III in Children’s Services. Sophie worked with the toddler age group last year and is excited to continue supporting children and families in the Joeys room again.
Hala Mroue
Joey Educator (4 days)
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Hala has been part of our regular relief team since 2018, spending most of her time with the toddler age group. Hala is Certificate III trained and is very excited to be part of the Joey team this year.
Dionne Nicol
Bilby Team Leader (M-W)
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Dionne has been a part of the Mimosa family since 2006, working as the Bilby Team Leader for most of this time. She has a great deal of knowledge on the milestone’s children aged 3 to 4 years should be making and goes above and beyond to work with each individual child in meeting these milestones. Dionne has two children of her own therefore will be working three days a week, 9am to 3pm.
Stephanie Salter
Bilby Educator (M, W, TH, F)
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Steph has been a part of the Mimosa Kids team since 2014, completing her Certificate III in Children’s Services in her first year with us. In 2018 Steph completed her Bachelor of Teaching and was part of our preschool team two days a week whilst also working casually at local primary schools. In 2021 Steph joined our team as one of our full time Early Childhood Teachers.
Aster Emerson
Bilby Educator (M, T, TH, F)
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Aster has been a part of the Mimosa team since 2019, completing her Certificate III and Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. Aster has a passion for the toddler age group and is such a wonderful asset to our team.
Jennifer Chen Chow
Kookaburra Team Leader (M-F)
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Jennifer has been a part of the Mimosa Kids team for the past three years, throughout this time working as our preschool Team Leader. Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Teaching and has over 20 years’ experience in the early childhood industry. Jennifer will be working five days a
week, 8am to 4pm. Jennifer works very closely with local schools to ensure she is implementing an effective preschool program, whilst also engaging in a number of professional developments to support this outcome.
Tara Hammond
Educational Leader & Kookaburra Educator (M, T, W, TH)
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Tara joined the team in 2023 and brings 5 years experience in the Early Childhood sector. Tara holds a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and is currently completing her Bachelor of Early Childhood Education.
Talia Withnell
Kookaburra Educator (M, T, W, F)
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Talia has been a part of the Mimosa Kids team since 2019. She competed her Certificate III in Children’s Services and is currently working through her Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Emma Baxter
Support Educator (M, W, F)
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Emma joined our team in 2022 as a relief educator working two days per week. Emma is Diploma trained and has over 12 years experience in the early childhood sector, with a passion for meaningful engagement with children.
Zoe Pekar
Trainee Educator (M-F)
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Zoe joined our team in April 2024 as one of our centre trainees. She will be completing her Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and working right throughout the centre, supporting educators and developing relationships with all children.
Lily Godfrey
Support Educator (M-F)
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Lily joined our team in 2023 as one of our centre trainees. She went on to complete her Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and is now one of our relief educators who worlks right throughout the centre, supporting the entire team.
Liv Lapsley
Relief Educator (T, W, Th)
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Liv joined the Mimosa Kids team in 2025 and hold her Certificate III in Children’s Services. Liv works Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, supporting the entire team.
Ellie Shams
Relief Educator (up to 3 days per week)
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Ellie is one of our regular relief educators working throughout the centre up to three times a week. Ellie holds her Certificate III in Children’s Services and is currently studying her Bachelor of Education.
Shayne Fokkens
Maintenance
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Shayne is the maintenance person for our service. He attends the service every fortnight to conduct routine maintenance work and is on call for any urgent work. Shayne has a verified WWCC.
Extra-Curricular
We believe in the importance of working closely with the local community and bringing different learning areas and skills into the service.
All extra-curricular activities, excursions and incursions are included in your child’s daily fees.
Each term we gain feedback from families and the children on the types of extra-curricular activities they would like to see included in our program.
We have a number of extra-curricular activities, excursions and community connections we reguarly incorporate and invite into the centre:
- Playball Sports Program
- HappyFeet Music & Movement Program
- Bonjour Babies French Lessons
- Kym the Wildlife Man
- Monty Boori Pryor
- Uncle Laurie
- Maitri Kids Yoga
- Davidson Fire Brigade Visits
Our Fees
Mimosa Kids is fully licensed and accredited which means we are able to provide you with the Child Care Subsidy if you are entitled. For more information on how to register for the Child Care Subsidy please contact the Department of Human Services (Centrelink) or visit the Services Australia website.
Current fees as of 8th July 2024:
- Joeys Room: 18 months to 2 years old: $177.00 per day
- Joeys Room: 2 years to 3 years: $170.00 per day
- Bilby & Kookaburra Room: $160.00 per day
Our daily fees include care from 7:30am to 6pm, all meals including breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea, and termly extra-curricular activities.
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