The Coobaaroo Room
(6 mths to 2.5 years)
Lead Educator
Tues, Thurs, Fri
Serena
Diploma Qualified
My name is Serena Yu; I completed my Diploma of Childhood Education with Holmesglen Institute of TAFE.
My relationship with early childhood education comes from my grandmother, the director of a kindergarten in China. I often spent my school holiday time with her; her passion for working with young children influenced my growth. I strongly believe that childhood is not a race to see how quickly a child can read, write and count. Childhood is a small window of time for each child to learn and develop at the right pace.
Senior Room Educator
Full Time
Renee
Diploma Qualified
Hi, my name is Renee and I have worked in the Children’s Services Industry for more than twenty six years. I have my Diploma in Early Childhood and have been at Columbia Park Early Learning Centre for seventeen years. I am always learning something new in my career which I believe helps me grow as an Educator. I believe in building strong trusting relationships with children so they feel safe, secure and supported. I believe in the rights of children and nurturing their learning through planning and daily practices. I believe it is important the words we use with children. It is rewarding to see children learn and grow through planning and practices implemented.
Room Educator
Full Time
Fatima
Diploma Qualified
Hello, My name is Fatima. Working in the Coobaaroo room has been a pleasure. Back in 2016 I received my Diploma and since then it has brought me joy to work with children. Children are truly amazing. I enjoy their cuddles, laughs, endless energy & creativity. It allows me to witness the magic of childhood, help children grow and learn, form meaningful connections. It's an opportunity to see children's development and learning firsthand as they grow and flourish under our care. Working with children challenges me to learn and grow continuously. I am passionate to help children to grow and learn.
Room Educator
Monday, Friday
Bhagya
Certificate III Educator
Hi, my name is Bhagya, and I have recently started working at CPELC. I am grateful for the positive environment that is provided here for children and educators. The biggest reason of working here is to witness the development and learning of children every day and supporting their different learning styles. Fostering the development of the children's personalities and taking care of their well-being is a highlight of my role.
Our Program
The Coobaaroo room is based on children from 6 months through to 2 years old we have up to 11 children each day with 3 educators.
Our program plan is based through play, routines, transitions and focused learning and teaching, we guide children's learning and development across 5 key learning areas: Identity, Wellbeing, Community, Learning and Communication, we base our program around the children’s interest as well as family goals. We encourage families to be involved in their child’s learning and to be constantly involved.
