Jahnavi has been part of the Lollipop Lane family for over 20 years, growing with the service through a variety of roles before becoming Centre Manager. As a mum herself, with her daughter having attended Lollipop Lane before moving on to school, she has experienced first-hand what families are looking for when choosing early education for their child. She is passionate about celebrating the individuality of every child and believes that every family deserves to feel heard, valued and supported. By working in partnership with families, Jahnavi strives to create a true home away from home where children feel safe, confident and free to learn, play and be themselves. She is dedicated to continually improving the service while preserving the warm, family-focused culture that has made Lollipop Lane such a special place for generations of families.

As our Assistant Centre Manager, Antonia has been a valued member of the Lollipop Lane team for 15 years, helping to ensure each day runs smoothly for our children, families and educators. As a mum herself, she knows how reassuring it is to have a team that genuinely cares for your child. Behind the scenes, Antonia is also our accounts whiz, keeping everything organised while supporting the leadership team with the many moving parts of running a busy early learning service. Her caring nature, attention to detail and commitment to our family-owned values help make Lollipop Lane the warm and welcoming place it is today.

Gracie has been part of the Lollipop Lane family for many years, both as an educator and as a parent. Her two older children attended Lollipop Lane before starting school, and now her youngest has begun their own journey in our Nursery. After recently returning from maternity leave, she is excited to be back supporting both children and educators while completing her Bachelor of Education, which she will finish at the end of this year. With over 15 years of experience in early childhood education, Gracie is passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences and mentoring educators to be the very best they can be. Her unique perspective as both an educator and a Lollipop Lane parent helps her build genuine partnerships with families and support every child to thrive.

As part of our leadership team, Tanya is a fully registered teacher with 18 years of experience, bringing a wealth of knowledge and a genuine passion for early childhood education to Lollipop Lane. Holding a Bachelor of Teaching (Primary & Early Years), she leads our Kindergarten program and is committed to providing children with a positive and confident transition to school. Tanya also mentors university students as they begin their careers in early childhood education, sharing her knowledge and helping to inspire the next generation of educators. Her calm, supportive approach and dedication to high-quality teaching make her a valued member of both our team and the wider Lollipop Lane community.