Our Team
Staffing Arrangements
Kids on Collins is governed by the Department of Education and Training whose Regulations state that there will be one educator for every four children under 36 months, and one educator for every 11 children over 36 months. Our staffing roster is consistent and ensures continuity for all of the children in our care. That is, there will always be a familiar educator on duty for your child. Kid on Collins prefer not to use agency staff as we believe it is important for all educators who come into contact with our children and families are familiar with the Centre's policies, procedures and routines, as well as the children and families enrolled in our Centre.
Staff Professional Development
At Kids on Collins, we believe that learning is a never-ending process. It is for this reason that we offer our staff up to date and current training in areas such as how children learn, respectful relationships, child protection, communicating with families, first aid, nutrition and hygiene practices, inclusion of people with diverse abilities... and much more.
Kindergarten Teachers
Kids on Collins engages appropriately trained Kindergarten Teachers who hold a Degree in Early Childhood or Teaching qualification as approved by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACEQUA) for both our 3 and 4 Year Old Kindergarten Programs. Our kindergarten teachers work a full 40 hour week with the exception of state school holiday periods. Our teachers foster and inspire different approaches to stimulate a love of learning which will accompany your child on their school life journey.
Our Educators
Our educators are a globally diverse group of passionate and knowledgeable individuals. Our culturally expansive team facilitate our in house ability to provide translators for many of the most widely spoken world languages.
Our Chefs
Our culinary team bring many years of hospitality experience to Kids on Collins. Through our 5 daily meal services, you can be guaranteed that your child will enjoy a variety of delicious international and native foods.
Our Leadership Team
Our Centre Director joined the Kids on Collins Team in 2006. She has a strong passion for children’s rights and has many years of experience working in social care. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work and is also a qualified Montessori Teacher.
Our Assistant Director Bec, commenced at Kids on Collins in 2012. Having served as Centre Director at another Eltham Foundation service she returned to KOC in 2021. She is a Bachelor qualified Early Learning and Primary Teacher and is passionate about building strong connections with children and families.
Our Educational Leader has been part of the Kids on Collins team since 2012. She is a qualified Early Childhood Teacher and has over 14 years’ experience in the field of early education.
Students and Volunteers
Kids on Collins is committed to facilitating the training of students undertaking studies in Early Childhood education and to enhance development of mutually beneficial relationships with training institutions. Students will not be left unsupervised while in the presence of children and will not be counted in ratios.