Nesha Hutchinson
Owner – Approved Provider
Bachelor of Arts – English & Psych, Master of Arts – Psychology, Post Grad Cert –Counselling, Post Grad Cert – Special Education Inclusive Support, Diploma in Children’s Services, Cert IV in Training and Assessment, First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis & Asthma Training, Vice President Australian Childcare Alliance, Founder of Sunday Street Feed.
I have two teenage children.
My interests are birds and animals –making friends with the resident magpies and rescuing strays. Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Early Childhood Education and the politics that drive changes in our sector.
Odette Zeid
Centre Director – Started 2023
I have 20 years experience, Cert III in Children’s Services, working towards Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care.
I work Monday to Friday. I’m passionate about preparing children in their journey for school through play based experiences. I’m creative in art and craft, love reading a good book, making jams and flavoured nuts, spending time with my family, having picnics or brunch at my local café. I have two grown children, with a brand new grandson.
Belinda De Bari
Administration Manager – Started 2016
I have 27 years administration experience, Cert III in Homebased Childcare, Cert III in Education Support, Currently studying Cert III in Business (Medical).
I work full time and a day or so each week I’m at Mary Street Early Learning. I enjoy baking, spending time with family and friends and binge-watching Netflix. Watching my three boys and hubby playing football (soccer), spending time with friends and going on walks with our puppy Biscuit.
Nicole Wade
Family Liaison and Marketing Manager – Started 2003
I have 26 years experience in Childcare, Diploma of Children’s Services, First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training
I work Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. I enjoy yoga, gardening, growing my own food and learning how to grow natives and eating lots of delicious food, hopefully some of which I’ve grown myself! I love spending time with my family, adventuring into the bush with my children. I have two children a boy and girl who are in primary school. I also run a life coaching business.
Amanda Edmund-Jones
Lead Educator (Banksia) – Started 2006
I have over 30 years experience. Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) Post Graduate Diploma in Special Education IE, First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training.
I work Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays. I enjoy reading, bush walking, travelling and following minimalism within my home.
Elizabeth Fricker
Educational Leader – Started 2012
I have 14 years experience working in Childcare. Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary). First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training
I work Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays. I enjoy going to museums and art galleries exploring various cultural perspectives. I also love going to concerts. I’m passionate about the holistic approach in relation to child’s education.
Lana Bardetta
Compliance Manager – Started 2017
I have over 30 years experience in Early Childhood. Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care. First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training. Child protection.
I work Monday to Thursday. Travelling, reading, doing puzzles and playing social poker (and winning). Socialising with my friends and family.
Manal Dandan
Lead Educator (Gumnut) – Started 2019
I have 8 years experience. Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care. Certificate IV in Education Support. First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training.
I work Monday to Thursday. I have 4 boys with one still at high school. I enjoy travelling, reading, shopping, and listening to music. The weekends are for spending time with my family and watching my children play sports.
Sanaa Amer
Educator (Wattle) – Started 2020
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care. First Aid, CPR. Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training.
I work Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. I have three grown children. I love to travel, cook and read. I enjoy spending time with my children and friends and site seeing in Sydney.
Christine (‘CJ’) Barcelon
Lead Educator (Wattle) – Started 2021
I have 3 years experience. Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care. First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training.
I work Tuesday to Fridays. I enjoy exercising, sports (Badminton) & travelling. Going out with families and friends and going to the beach.
Alice Le
Educator (Desert Flames) – Started 2020
I have 3 years experience. Working towards Bachelor of Early Childhood Education. First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training
I work Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Eating (trying new foods), cooking, watching movies, travelling. I love shopping with friends.
Sian Jefferson
Educator (Outback) – Started 2023
Masters in Music. Working towards Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care.
I work Monday and Fridays. I love anything creative especially arts and craft and music. I am passionate about art, music, children. I’ve always been a creative person and love sharing this with others.
Naima Arshad
Educator (Wattle) – Started 2021
I have 2 years experience. Bachelor of Mathematics Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care. First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training. I have a Bachelor of Mathematics teaching Math and Science overseas for 2.5 years.
I work Monday to Friday. My two sons Huzefaand and Zaviyarare are here at Cressy Road as well. I enjoy travelling and visiting historical sites. On my weekends you’ll find me spending time with my family and going shopping.
Dave Abbottsmith
Outdoor Educator (Outback) – Started 2021
I have 2 years experience. Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care. First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training.
I work Monday to Friday. I spend my weekends at the beach and volunteer at the Community Theatre. I am passionate about recycled materials to make art. I also enjoy The Simpsons.
Claudia Dixon
Educator (Wattle) – Started 2020
I have 5 years experience. Working towards my Bachelor of Early Childhood Education. First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training.
I work Wednesday and Thursdays. I enjoy reading, baking, and playing video games. Weekends are spent on the couch with my dogs or reading a book.
Beatriz Flores
Lead Educator (Wattle) – Started 2023
I have 11 years experience including teaching in Philippines and Singapore. Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care.
I work Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays. I love animals (especially turtles & tortoises!), learning how to cook, and sports. Weekends are spent doing outdoor activities with friends or at home binge-watching series.
Tisha Patel
Educator (Wattle) – Started 2023
Working towards Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care.
I work Thursday and Fridays. I enjoy Go Karting, Formula 1 racing and stippling – dot art. I like hanging out with family and friends.
Angela Zhang
Educator (Gumnut) – Started 2023
I have 12 years experience working with children. Working towards my Master of Teaching Birth to 12 years.
I work Tuesday and Friday. I have a 8 year old son and I’m passionate about teaching children Chinese. I enjoy reading and spending time with my family and going to the beach.
Elisha McCurtaynee
Trainee Educator – Started 2022
Working towards Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care at TAFE. First Aid Certificate.
I work Monday to Thursday. I enjoy travelling, playing netball and watching movies.
Amelia Kruger-Grigoras
Trainee Educator (Wattle) – Started 2023
Working towards Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care at TAFE and completing her traineeship with Cressy Road Early Learning.
I work Monday and Tuesdays. I enjoy reading a good book and hanging out with my rabbit (Hazel).
Annaleise Curtis
Started 2022
Certificate III in Childcare Education & Care.
I work Monday, Tuesday and Friday. I love video games, art, movies and photography and enjoy spending time with friends.
Myla Buenaventura
Educator (Banksia) – Started 2022
I have one year experience working in Childcare. Bachelor of Arts (Sociology). First Aid. Working towards Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care at Foundation Education.
I work Monday to Friday. I am passionate about cooking and making memories. I love to play Badminton, watch movies and spending time with family and friends.
Himson Yeung
Chef – Started 2023
I have 9 years of experience working as a chef – mainly in Asian and Thai cooking. Certificate IV – Chinese Cuisine Training Institute in Hong Kong.
I work Monday to Friday. Thai and Asian cooking is my specialty, and I love talking about the ingredients that bring this cuisine together – so drop in to the kitchen and chat with me! I also really like fishing on the harbour and camping, and cooking for friends.
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Cressy Road Early Learning is a privately owned, family run centre, with a strong commitment to participative, consultative and collaborative management.