Chanika

Location: Casula

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

06:30 to 16:30, Monday to Thursday.

My service provides high quality care and education to children and and their families. I provide a safe, secure and supportive environment which is inclusive of everyone. I aim to include sustainable practices in my service through play based learning. I celebrate each child and their unique personality and strengths. 

Chanika is located in Casula, Close to Prestons, Lurnea and Glenfield.

Despina

Location: Moorebank

Associate Diploma of Social Science - Child Studies

07:00-18:00 Monday to Friday

My service is a place that welcomes families of all cultures and backgrounds. I believe that children learn by playing and having fun. I believe that by having choice, children will enjoy what they do and feel a sense of belonging. 

Despina is located in Moorebank, close to Wattle Grove, Hammondville and Chipping Norton.

Yasmeen

Location: Prestons

Diploma of Children's Services

Mon-Fri 7am-7pm

Yasmeen has over 20 years experience working in the Early Childhood sector and has been a FDC educator for most of this. Yasmeen holds current and relevant qualifications in First Aid Management, Child Protection and Food Safety, BeYou and more.

Yasmeen is located in Prestons, close to Casula, Edmonson Park and Hoxton Park.

Rabia

Location: Prestons

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Mon-Fri 7am-5pm

Rabia has over 5 years experience working in the early childhood sector. During this time Rabia has completed her Diploma qualification and opened her own FDC business. Rabia holds current and relevant qualifications in First Aid Management, Child Protection and Food Safety.

Rabia is located in Prestons, close to Casula, Edmonson Park and Hoxton Park.

Sapna

Location: Bardia

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Monday to Friday 7:30-5:30

Sapna has been working in the Early Childhood Industry for nearly 10 years and during this time has completed her Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. Sapna has a current First Aid Qualification as well as Child Protection training.

"I believe that early childhood 0 to 5 years is a foundation age for Children growth. I believe in providing Nurturing care to children so they feel safe, supported and loved and gain confidence to express themselves freely. I aim to provide an environment where they can create, imagine, be joyful, and have fun!"

Sapna is located in Bardia: Close to Edmonson Park, Ingleburn and Macquarie Fields.

Kristen

Location: Camden South

Diploma in Early Education and Care

Tues - Fri, 7:30am - 5:30pm

Kristen has been working in the childcare (Long Day Care) industry for 3 years now and has decided to open her own Family Day Care service with My Home Your Home Family Day Care.

​"I believe that children are all individual learners that need encouragement and a safe and secure environment. I believe that the environment needs to be warm and inviting so that the children may learn and discover themselves.

I recognise that all children are individual and have their own specific needs throughout the day. I will endeavour to meet the needs of every child who enters my care at any time."

​Kristen is located in Camden South, close to Camden, Elderslie and Spring Farm.

Shivika

Location: Cobbitty

Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education and Care

Monday to Friday 8am-5pm

Shivika is a fully qualified educator who has a passion for working with children and prior to moving to Australia she was an educator in Sri Lanka. 

"I strive to create a warm and welcoming environment where children feel like they are part of an extended family. I believe in building strong relationships with each child and their family, creating a sense of trust and partnership in their care and education."

Shweta

Location: Denham Court

Diploma in Early Education and Care

Monday to Friday 8am-6pm

Shweta is a fully qualified educator who has been working in the sector for over 10 years. Shweta has completed courses in Child Protection, Food Handling, Safe Sleep and more.

"I believe all children are unique individuals and have the right to explore and express their feelings in a free and safe environment with the opportunity to explore and express their ideas in their own pace."

Shweta is located in Denham Court, close to Bardia, Raby and Eschol Park.

Pratima

Location: Eschol Park

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Monday to Friday 7:00-6pm

Pratima has been in the childcare industry for over 13 years. During this time she has worked in India in Primary schools teaching Maths and working as a Coordinator. After moving to Australia Pratima completed her Diploma so that she could continue to follow her passion, working with children. 

"I strongly believe that each child is an individual with unique personalities and learning styles, therefore, as an educator, it is my responsibility to provide the best learning environment for the children to allow them to learn and grow holistically. I also believe that before instilling educational or life skills, it is crucial to building children’s self-esteem and confidence.

Lastly, I truly believe that children at a young age are as impressionable like potter’s clay and we educators are the potter’s who play a vital role in moulding children in their early years to prepare them for a bright future."

Pratima is located in Eschol Park: Close to Raby, St Andrews and Eagle Vale.

Taylor

Location: Gledswood Hills

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Monday to Friday 6am-7pm

Taylor holds her Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education and Care. Taylor also hold her First aid Certificate and current working with Children's Check.

I believe creating positive wellbeing and a strong sense of optimism, connection and engagement for each member of our early learning setting, will enable both children and myself, to provide a positive attitude towards teaching and learning.

Taylor is located in Gledswood Hills, close to Oran Park, Emerald Hills and Gregory Hills.

Lama

Location: Harrington Grove

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Monday to Friday 07:00-5:00

Lama has more than 20 years experience working with children, and has experience working in Long Care and Family Day care.

Lama is Diploma qualified and holds a current working with children check and first aid qualifications. Lama has completed child protection training and food safety training.

“I believe trust, respect and building a rapport with families is the key to strong relationships between myself and the children I care for.

I take pride in the cultural diversity of my Family Day Care Service and strive to incorporate diversity through creating an inclusive and enriching environment for children and families. By embracing cultural diversity in our activities, curriculum, decorations, and interactions, I strive to provide valuable opportunities for children to learn about and celebrate differences.

Lama located in Harrington grove close to Harrington Park, Cobbity, Arcadian hills and Oran Park.

Sarmin

Location: Macquarie Fields

Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education and Care.

Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 6:00pm

Sarmin has been working in the child care industry for a few years now and during that time she has completed her Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education and Care. Sarmin has also completed her Masters in Psychology.

Sarmin has joined the My Home Your Home Family Day Care team bringing a wealth of knowledge whilst providing her the opportunity to care for her own children and helping other families in her local community.

Sarmin is located in Macquarie Fields, Close to Glenfield, Ingleburn and Minto.

Tanjina

Location: Oran Park

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

7-6 Monday to Friday

Tanjina has been working in the early childhood industry since 2013. Tanjina is Diploma trained and also has a current first aid certificate. 

"I love children and I aim to provide a loving, caring and home like environment that is welcoming, warm and inclusive of all cultures and nationalities. I believe a child's  learning is happening all the time and is interwoven through all developmental domains. I strive to guide children into each stage of development with self confidence and excitement for continued learning"

Tanjina is located in Oran Park, close to Gregory Hills, Harrington Grove and Catherine Fields.

Pooja

Location: Oran Park

Certificate 3 in Early Education and Care

Monday to Friday 8-6.

I have been working in this industry since 2014 in both centre based care and Family Day Care. I have my Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education and Care and am currently completing my Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.

"I believe family day care provides early education and care in a nurturing, natural and flexible home learning environment. My aim is to provide a caring and home like environment that is welcoming for all cultures and communities."

Pooja is located in Oran Park, close to Gledswood Hills, Gregory Hills and Harrington Park.

Sabrina

Location: Oran Park

Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education and Care

Monday to Friday 7:30-5:30

Sabrina has been working in the early childhood industry for over 7 years and during that time completed her Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education and Care. Sabrina holds a current first aid certificate and working with children's check.

"I believe that the quality of education a person receives in early life is indispensable in bringing out that individual’s potential, and that all children should have the access to quality learning and care. Children will learn in a fun, creative and safe environment and I will contribute to their growth and wellbeing."

Sabrina is located in Oran Park, close to Gregory Hills, Catherine Fields and Leppington.

Sharmin

Location: Oran Park

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Mon - Fri, 6:00am - 6:00pm

Sharmin has been working in Early Childhood for many years now and has recently completed her Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. Sharmin is now looking forward to joining our team which will allow her to not only help families in the local area, but she will be able to care for her own children at home as well.

​"I value and welcome all families in accordance to the Early Years Learning Framework. I aim to extend and enrich children’s learning from birth through to the transition to school. A specific emphasis is on play-based learning and the importance of communication, language, social and emotional development. 

I love diversity and within the curriculum I incorporate the practices, values and beliefs of our families. I respect and incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture within my program."

​Sharmin is located in Oran Park, Close to Gregory Hills, Harrington Grove and Cobbity.

Karen

Location: Spring Farm

Diploma of Children's Services

Monday to Thursday 7:00-5:00

Karen has many years working in the childcare industry and her experience ranges from working as a Teachers Aide in primary schools, Long Day Care Centres and Family Day Care. Karen has completed various short courses in Child Protection, Autism and holds a current first aid certificate. 

"Teaching is my passion. Children need the assurance of being loved and cared for while they are enjoying an educational environment. 

I understand that children learn through play and I will endeavour to provide the opportunities for each of the children to explore, discover, create and imagine.

I will celebrate the benefits of diversity with each child giving them opportunity to understand and acknowledge differences."

Karen is located in Spring Farm, Close to Camden, Narellan and Mount Annan.

Kylie

Location: Wilton (Bingara Gorge Estate)

Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education and Care

Monday to Thursday 6:30 - 6:30, Before and After School Care Only

Kylie has recently completed her Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education and Care and is looking forward to an exciting new career. Kylie has watched her own 3 children grow which she found very rewarding and now wants to provide a safe and nurturing environment in her own home.

"My aim is to provide the highest quality care in a warm, friendly and fun environment. I will focus the interests of each child and guide them to develop their social and developmental skills at their own pace. I am passionate about getting children outside and active"

Kylie is located in Wilton, Close to Douglas Park, Pheasants Nest and Picton.

Kim Lasogga

Location: Wilton (Bingara Gorge Estate)

Diploma in Children's Services

06:30-09:30, 15:30-18:30 Before and After School Care, Vacation Care.

"Having worked in the childcare industry working in an array of settings including Pre School, Long Day Care and OOSH for over 10 years, I pride myself in providing high quality care to all of my families.

I want all of the children in my care to feel safe and secure in my home but also provide a fun, happy learning environment. I strive to foster each child’s individual needs and embrace all diversity in a friendly secure setting."

Kim is located in Wilton, Close to Douglas Park, Pheasants Nest and Picton.

Nicole

Location: Wilton (Bingara Gorge Estate)

Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education and Care

Monday to Friday 6:30am - 6:30pm

Nicole has been working in the Early Childhood Industry for over 12 months now. Nicole has a current first aid qualification and a current child protection qualification. Nicole has 3 children of her own and is committed to providing quality care in a safe, secure and fun environment.

"It is my aim to focus on each individual child’s needs through interactive play and age appropriate learning experiences. I will do this by supporting each child’s strengths and potential in a friendly learning environment.

Each child needs to feel a sense of belonging in their environment regardless of cultural background, intellect, disability or social circumstance.

I will be guided by the NQS and embrace the EYLF and My Time Our Place “Learning Frameworks”. I will encourage each child to feel a sense of Belonging, to feel free to Be themselves and help each other to Become to their full potential.

It is my goal for each child to Grow, Succeed and Develop a positive self-esteem at their own pace within this environment through learning experiences such as pretend play, craft, board games singing and much more."

Nicole is located in Wilton, Close to Douglas Park, Pheasants Nest and Picton.

Casandra

Location: Bellambi

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Mon-Fri 7:45am - 4:15pm

Casandra has over 15 years experience working in the early childhood industry. Casandra's experience also includes Long Day Care services and most recently Family Day Care. In her spare time Casandra is a volunteer with Woonona Netball Club and also Bellambi Surf Life Saving Club. Casandra has also completed a shout course in sign language.

Casandra is located in Bellambi, close to Corrimal, Russell Vale and Woonona.

Carola

Location: Corrimal

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Monday to Friday 0830-1645

Carola has been in the Early Childhood Industry since 2016 and during that time has completed her Certificate 3 in Children's Services. Carola holds a current Working with Children Check and current first aid qualifications. 

"I believe that all children should be given the opportunity to feel safe in their environment, this will allow them to become confident people.

When we give children the opportunity to make their own choice in a fair and equitable environment they experience a strong sense of identity.

I love music and dancing and spending time with my two loving children, my husband and my two dogs Annie and Chaka."

Sally Barnes

Location: Dapto

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

7:30am - 5:30pm, Monday - Friday

Sally has been working in the Family Day Care industry for many years now after raising four children of her own and joined My Home Your Home Family Day Care in September 2016.​​

"I believe in providing an environment that is secure, caring, loving and nurturing. I provide a comprehensive, integrated service including care, education, health and safety which work to foster all aspects of children's development - physical, social, emotional, intellectual and moral, and to provide support for families and all who care for young children."

Sally is located in Kanahooka, close to Dapto, Koonawarra and Berkeley.

Cristy

Location: East Corrimal

Diploma of Community Services (Children's Services)

Cristy has worked in the industry for many years starting off her career in Long day Care. During this time Cristy worked her way up to become the Director of the service she worked for. Cristy made the switch to Family Day Care some time ago as it gives her the flexibility to raise her own family whilst continuing to care for and educate children.

"It is my belief that by providing a tailored program identifying targeted experiences through play, experiments, exercise, everyday practices and routines children will love to learn and develop new skills whilst growing to care for themselves, others, animals, community and the environment around them".

Cristy is located in East Corrimal: close to Corrimal, Bellambi and Towradgi.

Suzanne

Location: Fairy Meadow

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Monday to Thursday 8:00-5:00

Suzanne has been working as an early childhood educator since 2005. During this time Suzanne completed her Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care and has a current first aid certificate and working with children check. 

"I specialise in social and life skills. I believe that these are very important skills that every child should have. I aim to help your child develop these skills that build confidence and a sense of who they are. I aim to provide your child with a welcoming and comforting setting."

Suzanne is located in Fairy Meadow, close to North Wollongong, Fernhill and Corrimal.

Belinda

Location: Haywards Bay

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Tuesday to Friday 7:30-5:30

Bel's Family Day Care is a purpose built daycare which still has the home like environment. Belinda is Diploma trained with many years experience in Long Day Care and well as Family Day Care.

"I understand, value and will provide high quality care for children in my own home. I believe this philosophy reflects my practices, priorities and procedures for children in my care. I believe each child is their own individual person and I will support them to capture the moments that help them grow, learn and succeed at building their confidence and developing positive relationships."

Belinda is located in Haywards Bay close to: Albion Park, Albion Park Rail and Oak Flats.

Elise

Location: Haywards Bay

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Tuesday to Thursday 08:00 - 4:30

Elise has over 7 years experience working in the Early Childhood Industry and has been working in family day care since 2014. Elise has a current first aid qualification and a current child protection qualification.

"At Eckinda Family Day Care I believe that every child is important, which we need to encourage each child to grow and learn in a stimulating and educational setting. This creates a warm, loving and nurturing environment that fosters the individual needs of each child. All children should be treated with equality and their cultural linguistic diversity embraced and acknowledged."

Elise is located in Haywards Bay close to: Albion Park, Albion Park Rail and Oak Flats.

Kate

Location: Kiama

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)

8-5 Wednesdays and Thursdays

"I’ve been working in the early childhood sector for over 20yrs with the last 5 years as a Family Day Care Educator. I believe in the importance of secure attachment and building strong relationships with children and their families.

Happy, safe and secure children are then able to confidently explore their environment and develop the skills to co-construct their learning. I love observing children busy learning while they play!

We love going out on excursions within our community as well as opportunities to explore nature,"

Kate is located in Kiama, close to: Kiama Heights and Bombo.

Sabrina

Location: Kiama

Masters of Teaching (Primary and Early Childhood)

Monday to Friday, 7-9am and 3-6pm, before and after school care.

Sabrina offers before and after school care in Kiama. Sabrina is qualified and has obtained her Masters of Teaching. Sabrina maintains a current Working with Children's check and First Aid Qualifications.

"I have over 15 years experience working in Teaching positions including: Early Childhood Teacher, Primary School Teacher and Special Education Teacher. I moved to the Family Day Care sector 6 years ago and have never looked back! I offer before and after school care and holiday care for Kiama Public School students and surrounds with a focus on nature play, sensory exploration and emotional well being."

Melissa

Location: Koonawarra

Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education and Care

Tuesday - Friday 8:00-5:00

Melissa has been working in Family Day Care and Long Day care since 2001. During this time she obtained her Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education and Care and is first aid qualified. 

"I believe in providing children with a warm, loving, safe, inclusive and educational environment. I provide an indoor and outdoor educational program that is based on children's individual abilities, skills, strengths and interests while making it as fun as possible. I believe that children learn through play."

Melissa is located in Koonawarra, close to Dapto, Kanahooka and Horsley.

Sarah Baines

Location: Lake Illawarra

Diploma in Children Services

Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays, 8am - 4pm.

Sarah has been an educator in Family Day Care for 8 years and has her diploma in Children's Services.

I believe each child is a unique individual and should be respected as such. I believe each child develops at their own pace, and I plan my program based on the children's interests and from observing their needs in development.

I aim to provide a welcoming, nurturing, engaging and stimulating environment which provides each child the opportunity to learn, play and grow. I understand how important my role as an educator is in the first 5 years of children's lives, and do not take this for granted.

Sarah is located in the suburb Lake Illawarra, and is close for families in Warrawong, Warilla, Barrack Heights, and Mount Warrigal.

Peta

Location: Towradgi

Diploma of Community Services (Child Studies)

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 9:00-4:30

Peta has been in the childcare industry for some time (Long Day Care) but decided to become a Family Day Care Educator as she could see the benefits of caring for small groups of children and also the flexibility it gives her with her own children. Peta is Diploma trained and holds a current First Aid Qualification and Child Protection Qualification.

"I firmly believe that all children learn and grow through play, through discussion and general interactions with their peers, educators and surroundings. It is my mission to enable this to happen whilst being guided by the Early Years Learning Framework".

Peta is located in Towradgi: Close to Corrimal, North Wollongong and Bellambi.