Our Team

Centre Director Jandakot

Hello I’m Ange, The Centre Director.
A  little bit about me;

I have been fortunate enough to have worked in the childcare and education sector for 20 plus years. I knew very early that educating young people was a passion of mine, assisting them in further development of life skills and allowing them to grow independently as their unique individual selves. My pedagogical approach resonates with theorists such as Lev Vygotsky. Lev emphasised the importance of relationships and interactions between children and more knowledgeable peers and adults. He believed that children’s cognitive understandings were enriched and deepened when they were ‘scaffold’ by parent, teachers or peers. Social interactions involve communicating, so Vygotsky also emphasised the role of language in the development of the child’s thinking processes. As “the third teacher” I believe children should feel free to make choices and have their voice heard.

Love Ange.

Diploma Qualified Early Childhood Educator Nationally Recognized Educator- Academy for Social Pedagogy Trainer and Assessor Director

Having worked as an Early Childhood Professional in Germany, the UK, USA, China, and Australia for 30 years, I still come to work every day with great enthusiasm and passion. It is my desire to provide each of our wonderful and gifted children with the nurture, care and education they deserve, as well as to build warm and reciprocal relationships with each family.

“Acknowledge each child daily- you might be the only person who says a kind word to them- you better make it count”

Diploma Qualified Early Childhood Educator Administration Officer

Fulltime

I have been in the childcare industry for 12 Years.
I love being able to watch children grow and develop.
Now taking on an Admin role I get to see all the children across the centre grow while enhancing my own skills and challenging myself along the way!

Assistant Director Jandakot

Assistant Director Jandakot

Educational Leader Jandakot

Educational Leader Southern River

Fulltime

I am currently the Toddler Hub Leader.  I have been working as an Early Childhood Educator for many years and specifically at Leap Start since August 2017.

I believe it is important to provide our children with warm, loving, nurturing and secure environments.  If a child feels comfortable and secure, they open their mind to the most positive learning experiences.

Personally, I have three beautiful grown sons with my husband and two wonderful grandchildren.  In my spare time, amongst other things I like to study, read and spend time with my family.

Team Leader, Harmony Room (Nursery 1)

Certificate III Qualified Early Childhood Educator eam Member, Harmony Room (Nursery 1)

Fulltime

I’m a mother of 3 children and I very much enjoy working with children and watch them grow. I love caring for children and to provide a warm, safe and nurturing environment.

Team Member Harmony Room (Nursery 1)

Team Member Harmony Room (Nursery 1)

Team Member Harmony Room (Nursery 1)

SpecialistProgramCoordinator,Dance “Little Steppers”

Certificate III, Team Member, Paradise Room (Nursery 2)

A little about myself, I’m very family orientated person who enjoys going to the gym with my husband, taking our children to sports, family movie nights, board games, going on spontaneous adventures together, listening to music and reading.

From a young age, I knew that I wanted to be a mother and work with children, and this is how I become an Early Childhood Educator.

I hope that as an Educator, I can make lifelong impressions and bonds with each child and family I work with. I want to provide a safe and happy place for children to be and my goal is to help nurture each individual child and watch them grow to their fullest potential and watch them thrive in their environment.

Diploma Qualified Early Childhood Educator Paradise Room (Nursery 2)

Fulltime

When it comes to children, I love how they bring my inner child out, especially when we are having fun together while engaging in art experiences or dance to one of Leap Start’s own songs. Children teach me so much each day and it is the most amazing feeling when a child says ”I love you teacher”.it is extra special and nice to know that they enjoy themselves and have a sense of belonging .

Team Member Paradise Room (Nursery 2)

Team Member Paradise Room (Nursery 2)

Certificate III Qualified Early Childhood Educator Team Leader Harper Room, (Toddler 1)

Mo, Tu, Th, Fr

I’m a big kid at heart and I think laughter is the best medicine. I believe in the simple act of human kindness and that everyone deserves to be loved! I believe honesty and respect and I believe that children are the future so what we do now will make a difference later on.

Certificate III Qualified Early Childhood Educator Harper Room (Toddler 1)

Mo, Tu, We

I enjoy listening to our children and their ideas and then extending on them together with the children.

Teaching and embedding sustainable practices is important to me and I often bring random items in from home for our children to re-use, re-purpose or upcycle.

Team Member, Harper Room (Toddler 1)

Hi I am Madhavi,

I have studied and got my diploma in Early Childhood Education and care, and I love my job and what I do every day.

Working with children is my passion and I believe that as an Early Childhood Educator I am responsible for providing infants, toddlers, and young children with positive experiences and learning interactions.

I strive to model respect, patience and care for the children and adults meet every day.

Team Member, Harper Room (Toddler 1)

Let me introduce myself. My name is Neha and have the great pleasure of being the team member of Leap Start Early learning Child Care Center. I am from India and moved to WA in 2012 .
Working with children has been something I have always wanted to do . And now since becoming a mother to two little girls myself, who definitely keep me very much on my toes, I am reminded daily how important Early Childhood Education and Care is for the children and their families, and what a positive influence it can have. My favourite thing about working with children is sitting back and having a chat with them-I love all of the funny, interesting things they have to say.

Team Member , Harper Room (Toddler 1)

I enjoy working with all children and watching how they can blossom through their play and learning and how amazing they can be. I believe every child is unique and has their own way of learning, and my role is to further support them with their learning and nurture them as well.

Diploma Qualified Early Childhood Educator Team Leader, Harlow Room (Toddler 2)

Fulltime

“Working with children has always been a huge passion of mine, being able to have a positive influence on young minds is so important and incredibly rewarding. I’m a super creative individual that loves teaching others, I enjoy making an impact on people’s lives and conquering all the challenges as I go. I’m extremely excited to be given this for opportunity and I’m looking forward to all the endless possibilities.”

Diploma Qualified Early Childhood Educator Team Member Toddler Hub

Curriculum & Lunch Cover, Daily

As a childcare educator, I am passionate about providing quality care to children in our care and building positive/ trusting relationships with them and their families.

I always believe that, my positive attitude, interaction and enthusiasm will help the children to enjoy their time in our care and grow with confidence.

I would describe myself as engaged, dedicated and a balanced person,

Team Member Harlow Room (Toddler 2)

Team Member Harlow Room (Toddler 2)

Team Member Harlow Room (Toddler 2)

Team Leader Huxley Room (Pre Kindy)

Team Member, Huxley Room (Pre Kindy) Specialist Program Coordinator STEAM

Hi My name is Maddi, I am Diploma Qualified and am currently working towards my Bachelors of Early Childhood Teaching. My favourite part about working in the sector is being able to watch each child grow and develop their own unique personality.

Team Member Huxley Room (Pre Kindy)

Team Leader Kindy Room

Diploma Qualified Early Childhood Educator Team Member, Kindy Room

Fulltime

I am very passionate about what I do. I am also the dance Instructor of Little Steppers. I have been dancing for many years and teaching for the last 10 and continuing I love being a part of every child’s early years of learning and watching them grow.

Certificate III Qualified Early Childhood Educator Team Member, Kindy Room b Sustainability Officer

Mo, Tu, Th, Fr

My name is Taylor Jean Glenister. I am currently working towards a Diploma in Children’s Services. For three and a half years, I have worked at this centre― endeavour to meet all the needs of the children every single day. I am passionate about supporting children in their young lives and keep myself learning with them. They teach me to open my heart to all the joys that the world can offer; Children truly are the greatest teachers”.

Team Member, Kindy Room

My name is Herley. I’ve been in the industry since 2021 as I am currently studying my Master of Teaching. I enjoy watching children grow and grasp new concepts and I feel privileged to have the opportunity to witness their development. I believe my roles and responsibilities as a teacher is to support, implement and nurture the best interest of children at their learning capacity and wellbeing.

Diploma Qualified Early Childhood Educator Specialist Program Coordinator Mandarin "Little Lingo Learners"

20 hours /week

Being an educator brings me full of happiness and valuable moments. I believe that children learn through play and this is how they build creativity in their early ages. I understand that every child is unique, and I treat every child with unlimited love.

Bachelor of the Arts Musical Theatre Specialist Program Coordinator, Music “Little Symphonies” Musical Performance “Symphonie Singers “

4 days alternating

I graduated from West Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) in 2016. My love and passion for music started at a young age.  Through my years of being surrounded by children who share the same passion, it has been a rewarding experience to inspire and guide others to improve their skills and open their minds to the world of music.

I graduated from John Curtin College of the Arts in 2010. When was accepted into WAAPA for the Certificate II in Music Theatre in 2011.  I then went on to complete a Diploma in Music Theatre at Principal Academy of Dance and Theatre Arts in 2013. In 2014 I was accepted into WAAPA again where I completed my BA degree in Music Theatre.

Since graduating from WAAPA I have performed professionally in Three Summers (feature film), a lead role in Summer of Our Lives (Creative Development), performed across schools in WA for the Super-Duper Book Tour (Echelon Productions) and Performed in The Talk at the Subiaco Arts Centre. The past two years I have had the absolute pleasure teaching music and writing music for Leap Start Early Learning. With my knowledge and love of the arts I love I sharing it through my creative work and in classes with the children. Helping them discover and enjoy music from a young age is truly a honour.

Diploma Qualified Early Childhood Educator Specialist Program Coordinator Art “Artificent Tots” Mandarin” Little Lingo Learners”

Fulltime

Art and language have always been a huge passion of mine as it allows me to connect with more people, to appreciate the beauty of cultural diversity and to view the world through a kaleidoscope’s perspective. My goal is to reignite the dreamers in all of us, to foster global citizenship education and to shape future generations to be empathetic leaders. I stay curious and actively seek out opportunities to continue learning as I believe “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” – Benjamin Franklin

Team Member Southern Rivers

When I’m not at work I am a full-time mother to two beautiful children.

I love children and inspire to help encourage them to grow to their full potential while they are also happy, healthy, safe and secure within their learning environments.

Team Member Southern Rivers

The early years of a child’s life are busy. I believe learning is happening all the time and is interwoven through all developmental domains. These include physical, social/emotional, cognitive and communication. Therefore, my goal is to make this ongoing learning experience safe, positive and fun, nurturing the whole child as I strive to guide them into the next stage of development with confidence in themselves and an excitement for continued learning.

Children need the assurance of being loved and cared for while they are enjoying an educational environment. Teaching and caring for children is my passion. Security and trust are very important components as well as my relationship with each child

Raeesa

Kelly

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery Food Operations Manager

Fulltime

“Eat and Love with Good Intentions” is my motto in life. I am a big believer in nourishing ourselves with good food to enable our mind, body, and soul to function harmoniously.
I am blessed to find joy in seeing these beautiful children enjoying my meals while they are in our care.

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