Meet our caring and experienced early learning childcare team
We care for your kids as if they were our own
We started our early learning childcare centre for one reason – we love kids! Children are our passion, and as a family owned business, we view the kids in our care as an extension of our own family.
We know that the bond formed between a child and their carer is an important one, and can make or break the day for your child. That’s why we don’t employ casual staff.
All the staff at our centre are permanent, so your child will always have consistency, routine and a familiar face to greet them each day.
We meet the legal requirements for child to educator ratios and ensure that the staff on our team are properly qualified and experienced. All our educators hold a First Aid
Certificate, have passed working with children checks, and continually stay up to date with childcare skills and knowledge.
We encourage our staff to attend further professional training and development, and to continually evaluate how our curriculum meets the education needs of the children.
Central Gardens Childcare Early Education Centre is owned and operated by sisters Sonya Camilleri and Johanna Peers. Together with their team of dedicated child care staff, they ensure that the children at the centre have a fun, educational and enjoyable day, every time they attend. We guarantee your child will have a happy, safe and secure relationship with our staff and that their experience at the centre will be a positive and fulfilling one.
We started our early learning childcare centre for one reason – we love kids! Children are our passion, and as a family owned business, we view the kids in our care as an extension of our own family.
We know that the bond formed between a child and their carer is an important one, and can make or break the day for your child. That’s why we don’t employ casual staff.
All the staff at our centre are permanent, so your child will always have consistency, routine and a familiar face to greet them each day.
We meet the legal requirements for child to educator ratios and ensure that the staff on our team are properly qualified and experienced. All our educators hold a First Aid
Certificate, have passed working with children checks, and continually stay up to date with childcare skills and knowledge.
We encourage our staff to attend further professional training and development, and to continually evaluate how our curriculum meets the education needs of the children.
Central Gardens Childcare Early Education Centre is owned and operated by sisters Sonya Camilleri and Johanna Peers. Together with their team of dedicated child care staff, they ensure that the children at the centre have a fun, educational and enjoyable day, every time they attend. We guarantee your child will have a happy, safe and secure relationship with our staff and that their experience at the centre will be a positive and fulfilling one.
Sonya Camilleri
Sonya is the joint Owner and Director of Central Gardens Childcare Early Education Centre, and is a Nominated Supervisor, qualified Educational Leader and qualified Early Childhood Teacher with 34 years of experience.
Other than caring for children, Sonya’s interests include creative arts, music, learning about other cultures, spending time with family, gardening, animals, exploring and watching movies.
The children at the centre love it when Sonya teaches them new songs and dances, and when she teaches them about caring for the animals at the centre.
Johanna Peers
Johanna Peers is the joint Owner and Director of Central Gardens Childcare Early Education Centre, and is a qualified and certified Supervisor with a Diploma in Children’s Services.
With over three decades of experience, Johanna loves her work, and in her spare time, enjoys bush walking, spending time with her family, cooking, going to the beach, going on holidays and experiencing outdoor adventures.
The children at the centre think Johanna is great at giving cuddles, and they love having conversations with her and telling her all about their home life.
Kimberley O'Connor
Kimberly is a permanent staff member at the centre and holds a Diploma in Children’s Services. Since she was a child herself, Kimberly had a passion for looking after children, and has worked in childcare for 4 years.
When she’s not working, Kimberly loves softball, reading, camping, long drives, traveling and scrapbooking.
Kimberly is loved by the children because she always makes time to play with them and lets them go crazy with messy play.
Maxine Nash
Maxine is a current Trainee at the centre and is working to complete her Certificate III in Children’s Services. She has a natural affinity for children and is a calming influence on the kids in her care.
Maxine also loves make up, cooking, going to the beach, keeping fit at the gym, shopping and traveling.
The children at the centre love Maxine for her cuddles and conversations with them, where they delight in telling her all about their day.
Dylan Payne
Dylan is a current Trainee at the centre and is studying his Certificate III in Children’s Services. In a female dominated workforce, Dylan is proving to be an excellent male role model for the children.
Dylan loves to play soccer, snooker, enjoys socializing with friends, going to the beach, swimming, adventures, meeting new people, food and movies.
The children love him for his amazing sandcastle building skills, because he makes them laugh and because he plays games with them.
Our Rooms
Our child care centre takes newborn babies from 6 weeks of age through to 5 year old children. With three age appropriate rooms, we can ensure your child receives the best care. For 5-12 year olds, we offer before and after school care as well as vacation care.
Find out more about our rooms and age groups.
Prices
We are one of the most affordable early education child care centres on the Central Coast, with day care places starting from just $86 a day. As a family owned business, our philosophy is that great child care doesn’t have to cost a fortune.
Find out more about our prices for all age groups and care types.