WHY CHOOSE US
A Professional, Family Owned & Operated Centre who Cares
We strive to be the best early learning and childcare centre in Southport.
We want to give you peace of mind that your child is in the best care – with longstanding and qualified educators passionate about delivering nature and play-based programs built on the Australian Early Years Learning Framework
Why Choose Country Kids
Our caring educators were born to work in early childhood education. Our families love the extra services that their little ones get to experience at Country Kids:
OUR DEDICATED TEAM OF LEARNING PROFESSIONALS
Mahaylia
Leaping Lambs assistant
Tameaka
Service Manager and Nominated Supervisor
Eliese
Educational Leader and After School Care coordinator
Kaumadi
Assistant casual
Gayatri
Assistant float
Hannah
Diploma casual
Polly
Diploma float Doting Ducklings
Jessie
Diploma float Leaping Lambs
Sonja
Doting Ducklings assistant
Rebecca
Bachelor of Education Early Childhood Teacher for Active Alpacas
Chizuru
Doting Ducklings Lead
Hisae
Leaping Lambs Lead
Naoko
Diploma float Ducklings
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MEET THE OWNERS
Andrew Riley
I dreamt of working in childcare from the age of 15 years. At this age I did a practical placement in the local kindergarten and I remember vividly trying to use the limited sign language I had learnt talking to a 4 year old girl who was mute and had learning difficulties. I found this experience so rewarding that I wanted to work in an industry where you could make a difference in a person’s life. After working a long time in the corporate world I decided to finally do something about getting into the child care industry.
Carolin Riley
I have had childcare on my mind ever since I was born! My mother was an educator and even after my pre-school years I always went to visit her after school at her centre. I told everyone I wanted to be an educator like mum even though she encouraged me to chose my own career path! But it was meant to be…
After school I moved to England and worked as a nanny to 4 boisterous boys! Still, this confirmed my passion for the early years and I began my study to become a qualified educator. When I was a stay-at-home mum in New Zealand I volunteered at mainly music, a playgroup focused on music & movement. Through this I lead different groups of volunteers for 5 years, presented the music sessions and met many wonderful families.
