Melissa Taylor Hansford - Director of the centre

  • Worked at Creative Kids since January 1996
  • Began as Group Leader in the Pre School room - 5 years
  • Directing at the centre since 2000
  • Mum to two school age children
  • Advanced Diploma of Children's Services
  • Member of Gold Coast Professional Support Network
  • Work closely with various departments to include children with special needs into the program
  • Passionate about providing extra activities for children in care including monthly events to keep the year educational and exciting
  • Currently a trainer at a Registered Training Organization teaching International students

Suzi Dowd - Co- Director

  • Worked at Creative Kids since July 1997
  • Experience working with all ages from 6 weeks to 6 years
  • Advanced Diploma of Children Services
  • Mum to 2 school age children
  • Passionate about child care, providing high quality learning programs and working for Creative Kids Educare Centre.

FOR OUR CHILDREN OUR GOALS ARE:

  • To create an environment where children of all ages, gender, cultures and backgrounds feel safe, secure and loved.
  • To encourage children to develop by hands on experiences where teachers guide and encourage "play" as an educational tool.
  • To foster individual development by planning programs that are the result of individual observations and child initiated needs and interests.

FOR OUR FAMILIES & THE COMMUNITY OUR GOALS ARE:

  • To respect the differences between families and promote positive attitudes and values about gender, ethnicity and social backgrounds.
  • To encourage the involvement of parents, guardians family and the community in our centre as much as possible, because we respect and value the importance of the contributions they can make.
  • To encourage positive communication between all parties through informative conversations, as well as formal daily record, and notice boards, monthly newsletters, parent evenings and social events.
  • To provide quality service that best meets the needs of all families and offers a support system for parents.

FOR OUR STAFF & COLLEAGUES OUR GOALS ARE:

  • To develop positive relationships based on mutual trust and respect
  • To provide a pleasant working environment that promotes encouragement, support, co-operation, consideration of others and a positive team mentality.
  • To act professionally and develop our professional expertise.