With a Master’s in Early Years and Primary Education, a major in English literature and linguistics, Daphne is responsible for preparing children for their schooling years ahead. She is currently leading the Sunshine Room as the kindergarten teacher.

For Stephanie, her work at Bright ELC presents her with the right opportunity to merge two of her passions; working with children and music. With a diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, she aims to enhance children’s learning through music, song and movement.

Kathy holds a degree and five years of experience in early childhood education. As one of Bright ELC’s qualified kindergarten teachers for Starbucks Junior, Kathy believes in creating a nurturing environment full of learning possibilities to expand a child’s curiosity, knowledge, and social skills.

A diploma holder in childcare from Best Chance Training and mother of two, Lucy has practical knowledge in guiding childhood development. As an assistant educator of Starbucks Senior program, she hopes to encourage every child to actively explore their environment and develop trusting relationships.

From interior design to early childhood educator, Sara brings creative spark to Bright ELC in implementing the toddlers programme and Arts & Craft extracurricular activities. With experience in working with children of all ages for the past six years, Sara is passionate about guiding every child’s growth with love, care, support, and learning.

Eager to gain more experience in early years learning, Meena assists our educators in a float role. She now holds a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care from the Melbourne City Institute Education. Meena works in all rooms and helps coordinate the Arts & Craft extracurricular activities.

After a career in the IT sector, Manas took on a new challenge of becoming an Early Childhood Educator. Upon acquiring her diploma in Early Childhood Education, she specialised in being a carer for toddlers aged six weeks to two years old over the last three and a half years. Being a mother of two, Manas believes in helping children develop their cognitive, physical, and social skills by providing a nurturing environment.

With four years of experience as a primary school teacher in her native country of Sri Lanka, Nirusha bolstered her teaching qualifications here with a diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. She also incorporates her love for literacy, numeracy, and creative arts in her activities with the children.

Though currently in the process of obtaining her Bachelor’s of Education in Early Years and Primary, Reesan has been working in the Australian childcare sector for the past two years. As an educator, she works towards creating a safe and nurturing environment at Bright ELC for all children to thrive.