Waterlillies
Room
6 weeks to 2 years old
At GCIT Children’s Centre we greatly appreciate the trust you place in us to provide your child/children with highest quality care and attention.
Our Waterlillies room starts from 6 weeks of age up until two years of age and provides a warm, safe environment for your child to learn and grow. Caring, gentle and long standing educators will develop nurturing relationships with your baby, so your child will develop trust and a sense of belonging within centre.
We understand that it can be such a big decision to leave your baby, our main focus is creating safe and secure bonds with your baby which then ensures that you feel confident in your choice. We have created a warm, calming and homey environment which encourages reciprocal relationships.
You can have full confidence in knowing that qualified educators will be caring for your child and involving them in curriculum that is solely based on their needs. Our curriculum supports your child’s growth and development by offering a range of different activities to engage your child in essential sensory exploration to enhance their cognitive, fine and gross motor skills. Your child will have the opportunity to play with a variety of different age appropriate activities, feel different textures, create arts and crafts, as well as one on one time, small group experiences, shared story times, listening to music, outdoor play and so much more.
All learning activities are carefully designed to be age-appropriate and safe. As such, our nursery is a place where you child can freely learn about the world in a cosy and safe environment.
Our Experienced Educators
Tash
Lead Educator
Diploma in Children’s Services
My name is Tash and I am the Lead Educator in the Waterlilies Room. I am originally from New Zealand and have been living here on the Gold Coast for 8 years. I love working with children because they are constantly learning and growing through everything they do, and it is amazing to be able to help them on their journey of learning.
I strive to create a loving and caring environment for children and to build relationships with them where they can feel safe and comfortable to be the best that they can be. I look forward to seeing all the incredible achievements the children make this year.
Tash
Lead Educator
Diploma in Children’s Services
My name is Tash and I am the Lead Educator in the Waterlilies Room. I am originally from New Zealand and have been living here on the Gold Coast for 8 years. I love working with children because they are constantly learning and growing through everything they do, and it is amazing to be able to help them on their journey of learning.
I strive to create a loving and caring environment for children and to build relationships with them where they can feel safe and comfortable to be the best that they can be. I look forward to seeing all the incredible achievements the children make this year.
Teri
Educator
Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
Hi, my name is Teri. I was born and raised in Seattle, Washington, USA. In 2014, our family of six were looking for a change and warmer weather. My husband grew up on the Gold Coast, so we decided to take the plunge and move to this beautiful part of the world. I received my Bachelors in Special Education from the USA and after moving, my Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care here in Australia.
I have spent most of my working career in early childhood education. I have four adult children, so I know the importance of quality childcare, where you feel safe dropping your children off in a loving caring environment. I am very excited to have started my employment at GCIT and look forward to getting to know all of your children as a float.
Teri
Educator
Diploma in Early Childhood Education
and Care
Hi, my name is Teri. I was born and raised in Seattle, Washington, USA. In 2014, our family of six were looking for a change and warmer weather. My husband grew up on the Gold Coast, so we decided to take the plunge and move to this beautiful part of the world. I received my Bachelors in Special Education from the USA and after moving, my Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care here in Australia.
I have spent most of my working career in early childhood education. I have four adult children, so I know the importance of quality childcare, where you feel safe dropping your children off in a loving caring environment. I am very excited to have started my employment at GCIT and look forward to getting to know all of your children as a float.
What to bring to Kindy
A hat
This can be left at kindy for the week and then taken home at the end of each week for a wash.
Items
4-5 Nappies per day and nappy cream if required
Formula – made up or in a measured container and measured water in bottle to be made up when required.
Any comfort items such as pacifiers, cuddle toys, blanket etc.
Water Bottle
A water bottle should include your child’s name clearly labelled and can be taken home each day.
Spare clothes
We have lots of water and messy play activities, so please ensure labelled spare clothes are sent every day.
