Our Director and educators
Our Director
Alice has her Advanced Diploma in Children’s Services. She has been in Childcare since 1998, working at this particular centre since 1999. Alice began at Kool Kids Mermaid Waters as an assistant and has experience working in each of the four rooms within this centre, until becoming assistant Director, then Director in January 2007.
Alice has signed a non-negotiable agreement which states the standards Kool Kids Mermaid Waters must adhere to. This ensures that your centre is maintained at the highest standard. All Kool Kids Early Learning Centres are mystery shopped quarterly to ensure these standards are adhered to at all times.
Educator qualifications
Group Leaders have or are currently studying towards gaining their Diploma in Child Care. All assistants have or are studying to gain their Certificate III in Child Care. Several educators are currently studying to improve their qualifications and knowledge.
It is centre policy that all staff members are trained in first aid and CPR procedures before commencement of employment and are required to attend refresher courses on CPR every 12 months and in First Aid every three years. Educators are also required to have a Blue Card (working with children check), before being employed.
Educators are regularly sent to in-service training throughout the year to keep up to date with changes within the industry and to enhance their professional development.