Raquel – Director / Early Childhood Teacher
Bachelor of Education (Secondary) / Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Graduate Certificate of Early Education
Raquel stepped into the Director role in early 2015 after volunteering and assisting in the Senior Kindy program. She has a passion for play-based learning and believes that play is essential for children of all ages. In 2017 she attended the 2nd National Play and Playwork conference in Melbourne and returned to MELC with a keen interest in the principles of Playwork. In 2019 she stepped in the Early Childhood Teacher role and has been delivering the Kindergarten Program within the Senior Kindy Room. Raquel strives to inspire a fun and engaging program in collaboration with the team, the families and the community and does her best to bring a touch of magic to the centre each and every day.
Renee
Diploma of Early Education and Care
With her experience as a OSHC co-ordinator, Renee has an in-depth understanding of the day-to-day running of a centre. She is focused on supporting educators in both rooms to deliver high-quality programs, as well as offering admin assistance within the office. Renee has a keen interest in delivering play-based learning experiences, making use of loose parts and open-ended materials. She has had a big influence over the sustainable practices implemented at M.E.L.C.
Pauline 
Diploma of Early Education and Care
Pauline started at MELC as a student while undertaking placement for her Certificate III. As a student she was given the opportunity to train with all of our educators and learn each individual educator’s approach to early education. In 2020 Pauline was given the opportunity to step into a Lead Role in our Junior Kindy Room, and has been implementing an engaging, play-based program since.
Renata
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Renata is our longest standing educator at MELC, with 11 years of experience within our centre. Renata has worked with all age groups and has recently returned in a part time role following her maternity leave.
Janai 
Certificate III Early Childhood Education and Care – Currently Studying
Janai is currently undertaking a Traineeship for her Certificate III. While undertaking her traineeship at MELC, Janai will have the opportunity to experience different roles and will get hands on experience while she studies.
Pema
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Pema began at MELC as a student in 2018 and stepped into an Educator Role shortly after. After recently completing her diploma, Pema joined the MELC team as an assistant educator across both the Junior Kindy room and the Senior Kindy room.
Michelle
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care – Currently Studying
Michelle joined the MELC team in 2019, taking on an assistant role across both Junior Kindy and Senior Kindy. Stepping into a relief role within our team has given Michelle the opportunity to form strong relationships with all the children in our care.
Yianna
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Yianna has been part of MELC since 2017, when she commenced study towards her Certificate III. Yianna has consistently extended her study, pursuing her interests and refining her practices.