Meet the WCKindy team.

Ms Meli

Approved Provider/Owner

Miss Meli is the Approved Provider and Owner of Wollongong Cottage Kindergarten. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) with a Diploma in Education. With over thirty years of experience as a qualified Teacher, her passion and excitement for early years education flows throughout the centre.

Ms Linda

Director/Nominated Supervisor

Ms Linda is the Director and Nominated Supervisor of Wollongong Cottage Kindergarten. She holds a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care and has over 20 years experience in early years. Ms Linda is known for her warm and caring nature, and creating creating a secure attachment with all children whilst maintaining an inclusive environment for all children and families.

Miss Nikeesha

Educational Leader/Centre’s 2IC

Miss Keesh is Wollongong Cottage Kindergarten’s Educational Leader, the centre’s 2IC and the Koala group (3-4 years) Educator. She holds a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care and has a wealth of experience in early years. She is known for her passion and care for the environment, and enjoys teaching the children about the importance of sustainability.

Miss Madison

Early Years Advisor/Certified Supervisor

Miss Madison is Wollongong Cottage Kindergarten’s Early Years Advisor and the Transition to School Group (ages 4-5 years Emu’s) Educator. She is a qualified Certified Supervisor and is hold’s her Bachelor of Early Childhood Education. Miss Madison has a bubbly and enthusiastic nature, which always manages to put a smile on the children’s faces.

Miss Ash

Support Educator

Miss Ash is one of Wollongong Cottage Kindergarten’s Possum group (2-3year) educators. She hold’s a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, Miss Ash has over 16 years of experience and enjoys building positive relationships with the children and their families. She is known for her kind and caring nature.

Miss Brittany

Inclusion Support

Miss Brittany is one of Wollongong Cottage Kindergarten’s support aid’s. She is currently studying her bachelor of Primary education. Miss Brittany builds positive trusting relationships with all children, and is known for her caring manner.

Miss Kalea

Inclusion Support

Miss Kalea is one of Wollongong Cottage Kindergarten’s support aid’s. She is currently studying her bachelor of Primary education. Miss Kalea is known to have lots of fun with the children.

Miss Kia

Inclusion Support

Miss Kia is one of Wollongong Cottage Kindergarten’s support aid’s. She currently looking to further her career in Early Childhood education. Miss Kia has a very caring nature.

Ms Alyce

Accounts Manager/Director on maternity leave

Ms Alyce is Wollongong Cottage Kindergarten’s accounts manager currently whilst on off on Maternity leave from her role as centre director for 2024. . She holds a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care and has over 13 years experience in early years. Ms Alyce is known for building strong relationships with the children and their families. She is very kind and caring.