Meet our team

welcoming, culturally safe, and inclusive

Our Service is made up of a team of high-quality professional educators who are committed to and passionate about early childhood education and care. Our staff promotes the human rights, safety, and wellbeing of all children and consider and respects the diverse backgrounds and needs of children.

We create an environment that promotes and enables children’s participation and is welcoming, culturally safe, and inclusive for all children and their families.

Our educators are continually evaluating how our curriculum meets the educational needs of our children and reflecting on ways to improve children’s learning and development and are supported by a team of highly qualified professionals. Our educational leaders and early childhood teachers guide our educators in providing quality, research-based educational programs.

Our educators take into account children’s learning styles, abilities, interests, linguistic and cultural diversity, and family circumstances when planning and implementing learning programs. We support and respect the history and backgrounds of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and aim to foster each child’s sense of identity.

“It takes a big heart to shape little minds.”

  • Centre Director Preston

    Erna is a seasoned Early Childhood professional with 3 years of administrative and leadership experience directing childcare programs, emphasizing curriculum development and staff management.

    She holds a Master Degree of Teaching (Early Childhood) – University of Melbourne and also a Bachelor of Animal Science – Jilin University 2014 Erna is passionate about fostering positive relationships with parents, staff, and community stakeholders to ensure high-quality education and care is delivered at the service.

  • General Manager of Operations

    Tracey brings a wealth of knowledge as our General Manager of Operations with 30 year’s experience in Education. As a mother of five children, teacher and Early Childhood Australia Victorian State Committee member, Tracey continues to enjoy learning and collaborating with others who are committed to promoting high standards of practice in the early childhood sector.

    Tracey is a highly qualified teacher and administrator and brings a strong combination of academic achievement, extensive work experience in the education and business sectors as well as drive and passion to her role as General Manager of Operations. Tracey has a Master of Education and an Advanced Diploma of Business and holds VIT Dual Registration to teach in Early Childhood and Primary School settings. She’s also a VIT Trained Mentor Teacher and has worked in ECEC settings as a Director, Educational Leader and as a Victorian Senior Area manager.

    Her recognition as a state finalist in the recent Director of the Year Awards is testament to her achievements in the early education sector. Her extensive work experience also included a stint as Head of Curriculum at the Royal Children’s Hospital Education Institute and positions as head of ICT at a number of large primary and secondary schools. Tracey is also experienced in not-for- profit sessional kindergarten settings and long day care environments, so she has a deep understanding of what’s required to support the needs and expectations of young children, educators, parents and care givers. Tracey is passionate about making a meaningful difference to young children, their parents and the wider community.

  • Approved Provider

    Fran is an integral part of the Adio Properties team, that is at the forefront of the property development industry in Melbourne’s North. Specialising in residential and commercial developments. Form and function goes hand in hand when it comes to designing commercial childcare interiors with Adio consistently delivering dynamic design and quality architecture.

    Fran’s leadership was pivotal in the expansion of a family-owned company, which under her guidance, has now moved into early childhood education. Fran hopes that the Little Sunshine ELC and Kindergarten’s will become an extension of family; a culturally secure, safe and stimulating place where children actively construct their own understandings that contribute to their own learning.