Tanya Baggerson

• Lollipop Lane Early Childhood Teacher (ECT)

• Integral part of Lollipop family since 2019

My name is Tanya Baggerson and I am the Pre-Prep (kindergarten) teacher at Lollipop Lane. I have a Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) and Early Years. This is my fourth year as an ECT at Lollipop Lane but I have been part of the Lollipop Lane family for twenty years, as my two children went to the centre. Previously, I worked at local primary schools for ten years.

One of my aims is to encourage children to become school ready. The expansive kindergarten program at Lollipop Lane supports this responsibility.

At Lollipop Lane the learning experiences that children are offered are fun as well as purposeful. They help children be successful in areas of emotional and cognitive development and communication. Early literacy and numeracy are embedded daily into activities, experiences, songs and routines which help children learn, communicate and participate. It is the highlight of my year to see children responding to literacy and language, acknowledging their own success and begin to become independent learners.

I look forward to meeting families and supporting the needs and interests of your children as they begin their education and prepare for big school. Please come into Starfish Red and say hi!

Gracie O’Sullivan

• Lollipop Lane Early Childhood Teacher (ECT)

• Integral part of Lollipop family since 2016

Hello families, my name is Grace, and I have been part of the Lollipop Lane family for over nine years! I am a student at Southern Cross University studying for my Bachelor of education, majoring in the Arts. I have my certification three and hold my diploma in early childhood. I am a mother myself, and my two children also attend Lollipop Lane. I am so fortunate of how all the staff here at Lollipop Lane love them as much as I do. As a teacher, I understand the importance of patience and creating a nurturing environment to support your child's development. During our planned learning experiences, I focus on the children's abilities and their learning needs, developing relationships with the children discovering individual interests, and relating them to The Early Years Framework and the Queensland kindergarten learning guidelines. I love my job and everything that it involves.

Zarni Clout

• Room Lead (Diploma) - Green Nippers

• Integral part of Lollipop family since 2019

Hello beautiful families! My name is Zarni Clout, I am 18 years old and have been working at Lollipop Lane since I was 15. I started at Lollipop Lane on a school-based traineeship in 2019 and I have completed both my Certificate III as well as my Diploma in Early Education and Care. I have floated in all the rooms and last year I had the pleasure of leading the Nippers Green Nursey, and this year I am lucky enough to be doing it again! 

There are a lot of milestones that happen in my room, which I love to see! It is so rewarding to create these special bonds with your little ones as we watch them learn how to crawl, walk, and say simple words, and develop their own personalities in such a caring and loving environment. It is such a wonderful feeling to be able to build relationships with the families as well.

My family has an indigenous background and we come from the Tharawal of Cubbitch Barta mob. My indigenous background provides me with the opportunity to educate and share my culture with the children, allowing them to gain knowledge to such an important part of Australia.

I am very proud to be apart of the Lollipop Lane family, and I am lucky enough to be working in such a welcoming and supportive environment. I am super excited to be working with your little ones and I can’t wait to help your babies explore and grow here at Lollipop Lane.

Emem Inyang

• Room Lead Coach (ECT study) - Seals Green

• Joined our Lollipop family 2022

Hello Families! My name is Emem (pronounced “Hey-mem”) Inyang.

I’ve been working in childcare for over 5 years and have been a Lead educator for the last 3 years. I have attained my Certificate III and Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. I am also currently studying a Bachelor of Education/Arts (Early Childhood & Primary) at Southern Cross University.

I’m hoping to develop and build my skills and passion for child care to a teaching professional level, providing the best quality and high standard care to our children and families here at Lollipop Lane.

I’m excited to continue my childcare journey here at Lollipop Lane. It’s been amazing getting to know the children around the centre as well as staff and the lovely families who show their care and support to the centre’s activities. I’m privileged to be a part of children’s lives in my care, watching them learn, grow and develop before they’re off to the big world. I can’t wait to be a big impact and fan to the children’s lives and watch them become the most amazing beautiful humans they are! 

Antonia Kenwright

• Internal Education Lead and

  WHS Coordinator

• Integral part of Lollipop family since 2011
  

I left New Zealand in 2006 and moved to the Gold Coast with my Husband and Son for a brighter future and never looked back. Once my family and I were settled from all the changes of a new country and life style, I felt it was time to go back to work. I have been  in the childcare industry since I was 18 and over all these years , I have had wonderful opportunities of caring for many children, watching them grow from babies, all the way to leaving kindy and going off to ‘big school’, to becoming parents and enrolling their own children .

I found my place at Lollipop Lane during my studies for my Australian Certificate 111 in Children Services. With Lollipop Lane’s support and encouragement over the years I have been able to continue my education and have now successfully completed my Diploma in Children Services. I Love working with children and when anyone one asks I tell them “This is my dream job”.

Monique King

• Room Lead (Diploma) - Red Nippers

• Integral part of Lollipop family since 2010

Hello families! My names Monique I am 31 years old and I have been at Lollipop Lane now for 13 years. I have completed both my Certificate 111 as well as my Diploma in Children’s Services which I completed in 2018.

Over the years I have enjoyed watching the children learn and grow and become such amazing little humans. It’s a fantastic feeling teaching children everything you can, giving them a loving and caring environment and building bonds you will never forget. I also love to build relationships with the families, getting to know them, making their experiences just as amazing and providing them with a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable environment for our beautiful babies.

I am very proud to be a continued part of the Lollipop Lane family and to be a part of your child’s early learning journey.

Amity Clout

• Room Lead (Diploma) - Seals Red

• Integral part of Lollipop family since 2019

Hi families! My name is Amity Clout, I am 18 years old and have worked at Lollipop Lane for over 3 years now. 

I have completed both my Certificate III as well as my Diploma in Early Education. I commenced my career as a school based trainee, working in all rooms and with all different age groups. Last year I have had the pleasure of leading the Starfish Green Room last year, and this year I am so excited to be leading our Seals Red room!

Throughout my years at Lollipop, I have loved watching the little minds grow and develop in their own ways. Working at Lollipop Lane is such a special and rewarding job. I believe that children have the right to learn in a safe, secure, and supportive environment to become independent, resilient, and have the capability to interact positively with others.

Outside of work I am a part of the Surf lifesaving community, I am a volunteer Lifeguard, CPR and First Aid trainer for Broadbeach S.L.S.C.  During my spare time I like to go to the beach and walk my dogs.

It such a pleasure getting to form beautiful and strong relationships with families. I am so delighted to be a part of the amazing lollipop lane family. I believe that children are our future, and right now the future is in our hands.