Meet our lead Teacher
Monique has been part of the Lollipop Lane family for over 15 years and is a passionate Diploma-qualified educator. Throughout her time at the centre, she has built strong, lasting relationships with children and families, creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and supported. Monique loves helping children grow in confidence and independence, encouraging them to explore, ask questions and develop meaningful friendships through play. She has a particular passion for creating engaging sensory experiences that inspire curiosity, creativity and hands-on learning, knowing that children learn best when they can explore with all of their senses. Her wealth of experience, calm nature and genuine love for early childhood education make her a trusted and much-loved member of the Lollipop Lane team.
Meet our lead Teacher
Monique
Juniors One Lead Educator
Meet our lead Teacher
Clare has been nurturing and inspiring children at Lollipop Lane for almost a decade. As a Diploma-qualified educator and a mum herself, she values the trust families place in us each day and is passionate about creating a warm, secure environment where every child feels safe, valued and supported. Clare is well known around the centre for her love of butterflies and for adding a little sprinkle of glitter and magic to each day, creating joyful moments that children remember. Her calm nature and meaningful relationships with children and families help every child grow in confidence as they prepare for the next stage of their learning journey.
Meet our lead Teacher
Clare
Juniors Two Lead Educator
Learning Environment
What children need at this stage
Children at this age need repetition, clear boundaries, co-regulation and many chances to practise. They are learning to wait, negotiate, communicate strong preferences and participate in everyday routines.
Settling and relationship
Educators use familiar greetings, visual cues and engaging play to support separation. Feelings are acknowledged, comfort is offered and families receive honest reassurance about how their child has settled.
Experiences you may see
• Dramatic play and home-corner experiences
• Playdough, clay, collage and process art
• Bike-track and gross-motor play
• Sorting, matching and simple counting
• Group songs, stories and movement
• Nature, gardening and water exploration
Routines and family communication:
Children are encouraged to participate in mealtimes, handwashing, dressing and care routines with patient support. Rest needs remain individual. Families hear about both the practical parts of the day and the learning behind the play.
Explore our childcare facilities or contact our team about the Juniors program and arranging a visit.
