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 Educator, 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 11 years. 

Lauren Legendre

Lauren is our 3 year old Purple Group Educator, she has her Bachelor of Early Childhood Education with 9 years experience in early childhood and has been at Paratea Preschool for 6 years. 

Lauren is currently on Maternity Leave with her 3rd bundle of Joy

Lucy Bridgeman

Lucy is our 4 year old Yellow Group Co-Educator, she has her Certificate III in Early Childhood and Certificate of Education Support; Integration Aide. Lucy is working towards her Diploma of Early Childhood Education. Lucy has been at Paratea Preschool for 3 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 4 years experience working in early childhood and this is her first year teaching at Paratea Preschool.

Ally Shepherd

Ally is our 4 year old Blue Group Co-Educator, she has her Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Certificate III in Early Childhood Education. Ally has been at Paratea Preschool for 6 years. 

Linda Osborne

Linda is our 4 Year Old Blue Group Assistant and 3 Year Old Green Group Assistant, she has her Certificate III in Early Childhood and working towards her Diploma of Early Childhood Education. Linda has been at Paratea Preschool for 3 years.