Our Leadership Team
Sandra: Centre Director
Sandra is our Centre Owner and Director, bringing over 38 years of experience from the child and family services sector. As a qualified Mothercraft Nurse, Disability Worker, and Parenting Practitioner, she specializes in newborn sleep routines and behaviour management. Sandy also holds an Advanced Diploma in Children’s Services and Education and previously worked as a sleep and feeding consultant at the Queen Elizabeth Centre. When she founded Hastings Childcare & Community Kinder, her vision was to provide local children with a nurturing "home away from home" to learn and thrive. Active in the centre daily, Sandy is dedicated to welcoming every family and celebrating your child's early learning journey.
Vanessa: Assistant Director
Vanessa is an experienced qualified educator holding a Diploma in Early Childhood Education, bringing over 16 years of experience to our team. She is deeply passionate about creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children feel confident to explore, learn, and grow. By building strong partnerships with families, Vanessa ensures each child feels at home and receives the best possible start to their early learning journey.
Chelsea: Service Manager
Chelsea is our Service Manager and a qualified teacher holding a Masters of Teaching from Monash University. With specialised training in Positive Behaviour Support, she brings a thoughtful and evidence-based approach to our team. Chelsea is passionate about understanding each child’s unique needs and creating a safe and inclusive classroom environment. Her expertise helps children build emotional resilience and strong social skills. Alongside her leadership role in the office running our daily operations, Chelsea also helps facilitate our Community Kinder Excursion Program and Community-Wide Positive Behaviour Support Program.
Warren: General Manager
Warren is one of the Centre Owners bringing a wealth of care experience to our community. As a qualified nurse, his extensive background includes working as a General Manager in Leadership and HR across aged care, disability support, and in-home care programs. Warren also proudly serves as our resident maintenance man. He works dedicatedly behind the scenes to ensure all our equipment and learning spaces are safe and functioning well. We love having Warren’s diverse expertise keeping our centre running smoothly.