Our Educators
One of Playhouse’s greatest assets is its educators. You’d be hard pressed to find a friendlier or better qualified team to keep your child engaged, happy and excited about learning. 

Kim is the Centre Coordinator and has been on staff for 18 years. Kim’s qualifications include: 
- Pre-School Mothercraft Nurse - Certificate of Applied Social Science (Child Care Studies)
- Diploma in Children’s Services
- Awards: Outstanding Educator Award 2012

Gabrielle (Gab) has been our staff for 16 years. Gab's qualifications include: 
- Bachelor Degree of Teaching Early Childhood Education
- Recently completed the course 'Childwise: Certificate in Safe Guarding our Children'. 

Rosie has been on staff for 11 years. Rosie’s qualifications include:
- Associate Diploma in Social Science (Child Care) and
- Certificate IV in Assessment & Workplace Training

Melinda has been on staff for 4 years. Melinda's qualifications include:
- Diploma in Children Services

Elanthendral joined our team in 2022. Elanthendral's qualifications include: 
- Diploma In Children's Services

Bella joined our team in 2022. Bella's qualifications include: 
- Diploma In Children's Services
- Certificate 3 in Childcare

Lily joined our team in 2022. Lily's qualifications include:
- Certificate 3 in Childcare

Alinta joined our team in 2025. Alinta's qualifications include: 
- Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education

Simran (Sim) joined our team in 2025. Sim's qualifications include: 
- Currently Studying Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education

All educators have:
- Current Level 2 First Aid Certificates
- C.P.R Certificates
- Asthma Management Certificates
- First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis Certificates
​- Protecting Children: The Mandatory Reporting and Other Obligations Module
- Certificate in the Introduction & Management of Epilepsy
- Working with Children Card 

Our Committee
Bayside Playhouse & Occasional Care is managed by a committee drawn from our membership.

Being involved in the committee is a great way to forge new friendships and feel involved in a wonderful community organisation. The committee is responsible for Playhouse operations according to the Playhouse Constitution, Policies and Procedures and the rules and guidelines set down by the Victorian Government’s Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.