Keymer

About our

Staff

All our staff are dedicated to working with children. All of them have completed their first Aid training and all have been trained in Asthma and Anaxphalaysis. All of our staff have a Working with Children Check, which is renewed every three years, and they also undergo a Child Protection course.

The Keymer Childcare Centre is committed to providing the highest quality childcare possible for your child. We are aware of the importance of the welfare of your child and we take this responsibility seriously.

Our Staff

Peggy

Director - Diploma

I have been at Keymer for approx. 8 years

For the last 4 years I have been the Director of the service.
I enjoy my job however do not like the paperwork involved. Watching children grow and develop gives me such satisfaction.

I have 2 adult children aged 23 and 26, happily married for 27 years

I love spending time with family and friends

Nicole

Assistant Director - Diploma

Keymer has been apart of my life since 1998, I have worked across all rooms  and age groups whilst here at Keymer. I am now the 2IC as well as spending time in the rooms when needed. I love watching children learn and grow and I enjoy getting to know our families in the centre.

I enjoy spending time with my family and friends

Kiera

Educator/Educational Leader - Diploma

 I have 2 boys of my own and I have been working in the childcare industry for over 10 years. I enjoy working with children and being part of their journey in life. I pride myself in building strong relationships with both children and families I work with

Eliza
Eliza

Educator - Certificate 3

I am the youngest of a family of 4 and I have an older sister. In my spare time I enjoy being outside and gardening. I have two crazy cats, they are my babies and are much loved in the my family.

 I’ve been working in childcare for around two years, and I love watching children grow and learn as they go through each stage of growing up.

I believe that all children are special and unique, and that every child doesn’t learn the same. 

Alisha

Educator - Certificate 3

 I’m 18 and have just started working at Keymer childcare as a trainee on the 12th of January 2022. I’m enjoying working here and fitting in well. Before working here I enjoyed the company of children and helped them learn and play. I have fun with children and involve myself with the children playing to build a better relationship with them and assist in their learning. I’m currently completing my Certificate lll in early childhood education and care and plan to complete the Diploma and ECT. I play netball on the weekends and have just finished the oztag season. I live with my parents and older brother, my mum also works at the centre. I enjoy playing sports and staying active like going for walks with my dogs, I also like going for drives with my family and seeing different sights. I enjoy going on holiday as everyone does and can’t wait to go on another cruise. I’ve recently been to Uluru on the Easter break and loved it. I’ve also been to Hawaii and other islands like Fiji and more. I want to continue to see the world with my family and friends. I have only just started but am enjoying my job and love building friendly relationships with the children and staff.

Lauren

Educator - Diploma

 I have been here at Keymer for 6 years. I began as a volunteer and then was offered a traineeship cert III position. After completing this, I was then offered a Diploma Traineeship and Full-time position at Keymer. I have worked with every age group at Keymer over the last six years and love each age group. I am currently in the wombats room caring for toddlers. I am passionate about early years learning and how it shapes each child’s personality and life. I have continued to grow my knowledge in areas that support the early learning stages through learning key sign and Auslan.

Angela

Educator - Early Childhood Teacher

I’m a TAFE and University-trained Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) who has been teaching at Keymer since February 2018.

While most of this time has been spent teaching in the Kangaroos Room: preparing our eldest group for BIG School. This year has seen me teaching in the Possums Room: supporting our youngest group to progress towards their early developmental milestones.

To reach and achieve these milestones: I believe a play-based approach is essential – allowing children to watch, imitate, participate in, and socialise with others as they explore, create, imagine, and navigate their world.

Caroline

Educator - Diploma

I am happily engaged and have two beautiful little girls Alayna 4 and Bella-rose 17months. I have been apart of the Keymer family for almost 15 years, as an educator I value each child and their progression through the stages of learning. All children have the right to develop at their own pace, I’m looking forward to providing a caring and fun learning environment for your children

Estelle

Educator - Early Childhood Teacher

I attended University and received a Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education) qualification. I have been working at Keymer Child Care Centre for 28 years. I have seen a lot of changes in that time, both in the childcare industry, and at Keymer itself. I have worked predominantly in the 3-5 year old’s rooms. I am really enjoying working with this age group. I love to see all of the children develop, learn and experience something new each day. It’s beautiful to watch children grow emotionally and socially and make friends.

On a personal note, I have three sons, aged 20, 18 and 14. I enjoy spending my weekends going to their soccer games, and listening to them practise piano and driving them back and forth to martial arts classes! I like listening to music, 80’s is the best, and going to concerts. I am a footy fan, the Parramatta Eels are my team. I love the atmosphere of being at a game. I also like gardening when I have a spare minute. It’s very therapeutic. I am also interested in photography, but don’t have the time to do as much as I used to.

Please feel free to speak to me or any of our staff if you have any ideas to share, or questions about our service or your child’s development.

Grace

Educator - Diploma

I have been working in the childcare field for 26 years, I am a Diploma trained educator, and I have been working at Keymer for 5 years as a multi room educator. I am very happy to be part of the Keymer team! I am married with two children, four dogs , two birds not forgetting the lizards. I enjoy spending time with my family, getting away on day trips and making sure to go on holidays. In my spare time I like to be outdoors in the garden. I enjoy watching the children learn and grow its great to see how much they change when they begin at the centre as a baby in the possum room and make their journey into the kangaroo’s room and off to big school. My goal is to give the children a loving and safe environment.

Karen

Educator - Diploma

I am a Diploma trained educator and I have worked for Keymer Childcare for 8 years. I started at Keymer because my grandchildren were attending here, and I thought how wonderful it would be to see and watch their learning journey every day. My grandchildren have been at school for years now but I have stayed have loved the children like they are my grandchildren throughout the years. I enjoy my role in supporting all the children in their development and learning journey’s.

Kathryn

Educator - Diploma

 I have been here at Keymer CCC for just over 12 years. I hold an Associate Diploma in Social Science (Children’s Studies). I have worked in every room here at Keymer with all the different age groups and have also worked in the Inclusion Support position which I loved. I am currently working in the Possum room; my passion is working with children especially those who need a little extra help and support and watching them grow and achieve their goals.

Kristy

Educator - Diploma

I have been working at Keymer for 6 years, mostly in the baby room.  moving to the kangaroos is overly exciting, so some of the children in the kangaroos were my babies in the possum. I am enjoying seeing how much they have grown and seeing how much they have learnt throughout the years.

I am a mum to my beautiful daughter Bree how is 13years old. I also have 2 Dog that are very much treated like babies. These three my world.

I love spending time with my family.

I love craft specially if its messy.

I have a great sense of humour and enjoy a good laugh

I believe all children learn and grow at their own pace and I’m just here to help and support that.

Palasi

Educator - Early Childhood Teacher

 I recently migrated over to Sydney in December Last year and was very fortunate to become a member of Keymer Childcare Centre. I am a certified ECT that was inspired by a lineage of teachers in my family, most importantly my role as a mother to my 9-Year-old daughter. I love to kick my feet up and watch a movie with my daughter in my spare time and I love trying different foods (I am a big foodie). I have settled well into Keymer Childcare centre thanks to the great team and management, and I look forward to working alongside you all, most importantly your beautiful children 😊

Vicki

Educator - Certificate 3

I have been working for Keymer for over 20 years. I am a multi-room educator and have a Certificate of 3. I have had the pleasure to work in all rooms during my time at Keymer as well as in OOSH

I am the Nanna/Mum/ Aunt and friend which is not taken for granted. I have also had the pleasure and blessing to meet amazing parents and children over the years.

My hobbies include crosswords, Puzzles, crocheting.

Roohi

Multi Room Educator - Certificate 3 Trained

I have been working for Keymer for over 20 years. I am a multi-room educator and have a Certificate of 3. I have had the pleasure to work in all rooms during my time at Keymer as well as in OOSH

I am the Nanna/Mum/ Aunt and friend which is not taken for granted. I have also had the pleasure and blessing to meet amazing parents and children over the years.

My hobbies include crosswords, Puzzles, crocheting.

Jacinta

Educator - Certificate 3

I started at Keymer this year, I have my Cert 3 in Early Childhood. I love working with the babies in Possum room. I love spending time with family and friends

Lynette

Educator - Diploma

Hi I have been working at Keymer for almost 15 years. I love working with children and especially adore my grandchildren. I love seeing the children grow and achieve.

Lily

Trainee Educator

Loves the outdoors, and has 2 French bulldogs. Loves cheerleading. She enjoys teaching and playing with children and building a warm relationship with them.

I started with Keymer from 14th February 2023.

Lucy

Educator - Certificate 3 Working towards Diploma

Mum to a 6 year old

Loves everything to do with working with children

Rose

Cook - Diploma

I am Diploma Trained and qualified cook. I have been at Keymer for over 20 years and enjoy watching the children at the centre grow

I started working in the rooms, before filling in the kitchen where I have stayed ever since, I occasionally still get to help in the rooms.

I provide nutritious meals according to Australian National Dietary Requirements for children and accommodate for children with allergies, cultural and religious needs

I cam to work in childcare after 18 years as a signwriter and was approaching an age where climbing/hanging off buildings, carrying ladders and the weather were taking a toll

I am a proud Mum and Nan to my son Wayne and 2 beautiful Grandsons Mason and Cooper who I love to spend as much time with as possible.

I love sports, animals, sewing, baking, markets, glamping, Concerts shopping and catching up with friends

Peter

Centre Maintenance

Adeena

Educator - Cert 3

Berlee

Educator - Cert 3

Earl

Educator-Working towards Cert 3

Najm

Educator- Diploma

Sana

Educator- Diploma

Taleisha

Educator- Cert 3

Eliza

Educator- Cert 3

We are Hiring !
Looking for Casual Work

Keymer provides excellence in early childhood care and education in a welcoming, safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment. Keymer Childcare Centre is a not-for-profit community-run service located in Colyton 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Be dedicated.
  • Be reliable, professional, punctual, enthusiastic, and passionate about children’s education, care and inclusive practices.
  • Have effective communication skills.
  • Ability to work rotating rosters, ensuring exposure to the many aspects of the industry.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work as an effective team member.
  • Have an understanding of workplace health and safety.
  • Willing to have fun, be creative and be invested in the early education of our children.

Essential to be considered:

  • You are over 18 years of age, an Australian citizen/permanent resident.
  • Currently hold a Certificate III, Diploma qualification in child care.
  • Currently hold a Working with Children Check prior to starting with us.
  • You must be willing to obtain a First Aid certificate.
  • Current Child Protection

Benefits of working with us:

  • Great friendly team, with experienced and dedicated education professionals who will guide and mentor you.
  • We embrace enthusiasm creativity and fun!

If you meet the key experience required, please apply today!

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