At Paratea Preschool we aim to:

  • Create a welcoming, friendly and positive learning environment for the children, staff and families of Paratea.
  • Form mutually respectful relationships with families so we ensure the best outcomes and learning experiences for each child.
  • Create play spaces that encourage diversity, investigation and discovery.
  • Foster an environment that caters for different learning capacities and learning styles.
  • Incorporate the natural environment around us into the educational program and promote sustainability. 

 Get Involved 

Paratea Preschool is run by a volunteer committee which is made up of current parents. The Paratea Preschool committee is responsible for the daily management and service delivery of our kindergarten. These roles include; President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Payroll Officer, Maintenance Officer, Garden and Grounds, Safety Officer, Purchasing and Scholastic Books, Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Assistant and 4 x Fundraising Liaisons. 

Parents are encouraged to become involved in our Paratea community either by being apart of our committee, helping out with kinder duties, sharing their expertise and skills or attending our Working Bees. 

Meet the Staff

Jo Miles; Nominated Supervisor

Jo is our 4 Year Old Yellow Group and 3 year old Purple group  Teacher, she has her Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies, Associate Diploma of Applied Social Science Child Care. Jo has 30 years experience in the field and has been at Paratea Preschool for 15 years. 

Gabby Foon

Gabby is our 4 year old Blue Group and 3 year old Green group teacher, she has her Bachelor of Early Childhood Education/Primary teaching. Gabby has experience in early childhood teaching and Primary School teaching.

Lucy Bridgeman

Lucy is our 4 year old Yellow Group Co-Educator, she has her Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Certificate III in Early Childhood and Certificate of Education Support; Integration Aide. Lucy has been at Paratea Preschool for 5 years. 

Lisa Stocker

Lisa is our 4 Year Old Yellow Group Assistant and 3 Year Old Purple Group Co-Educator, she has her Diploma of Early Childhood Education and is working towards her Bachelor of Early Childhood Education. Lisa has 6 years experience working in early childhood and this is her third year teaching at Paratea Preschool.

Terri Maiorino

Terri is our 4 year old Blue Group Co-Educator, she has her Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education. Terri has Alos worked extensively as as additiontal support person with Yooralla in the past. Terri has been at Paratea Preschool for 1 year. 

Linda Osborne

Linda is our 4 Year Old Blue Group Co-educator, she has her Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Certificate III in Early Childhood. Linda has been at Paratea Preschool for 5 years. 

Gemma Wood

Gemma is our 3 year old Green Group Educator, she has her Diploma in Early Childhood Education and is currently studying for her Bachelor in Early Childhood Education. Gemma has worked casually with Paratea Preschool in 2021 and joins us as a part time educator in 2022.