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 Nicole

Nominated Supervisor

Ms Nicole is the Nominated Supervisor of Wollongong Cottage Kindergarten. She holds a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care and has over 11 years experience in early years. Ms Nicole 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.

Ms Alyce

Centre Coordinator/Accounts Manager

Ms Alyce is Wollongong Cottage Kindergarten’s Centre Coordinator and accounts manager. She holds a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care and has over 1 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.

Miss Hannah

Early Years Advisor/Educational Leader/Certified Supervisor

Miss Hannah 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 working towards her Bachelor of Early Childhood Education. Miss Hannah 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 Wollongong Cottage Kindergarten’s koala group (3-4 years) Educator. (T, W, Th). 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.

Ms Renee

Support Educator

Ms Renee is Wollongong Cottage Kindergarten’s Possum group educators 2-3 years, She holds a Certificate III in 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 Chantelle

Support Educator

Miss Chantelle is one of Wollongong Cottage Kindergarten’s casual educators. She holds a diploma in Early childhood education and has worked in the industry for over 10 years Miss Chantelle builds positive trusting relationships with all children, and is known for her caring manner.

Professional Development

Our educators participate in numerous professional development courses throughout the year. Including kids and traffic, munch and move just to name a few.

All our educators hold their first aid & CPR, and have all undertaken child protection course which is renewed yearly.