I have worked at smiley tots since way back in 2000. My favourite part of being the director/owner is the relationships I have with my team of educators, families and their children. I love to laugh, spend time with family and friends, and to camp and travel. I am happiest when I am eating food, talking about food or thinking about food.

I’ve been the Smiley Tots Preschool ECT, leading their curriculum and program, since 2019. I love being part of each child’s learning journey and educating children as they make meaning of the world around them. My aim is to facilitate learning so that children can become competent, capable and resilient citizens of the world. My favourite pastimes are spending time with my family and enjoying the beautiful swimming spots along the coast.

I absolutely love my job and have worked at smiley Tots since 2007. I love my relationships with the children and our Smiley Tots family and feel extremely blessed to be part of every child’s learning journey. My favourite thing to do with children is to engage in creative play and to encourage a love for nature. What makes me happiest is to be with my soul mate of 28 years, my 2 beautiful teenage boys and to live here in paradise!

I moved to Tweed from the Sunshine Coast in 2021 but I am originally from England, coming to Australia in 2008. I have worked in early childhood since 2011 and I love getting to know each child and their personalities. I think as educators the connections we build with the children are so important and I enjoy working closely with families to make sure their little ones feel loved, safe and happy. Spending time with my own family is one of my favourite things to do and I am now experiencing what it’s like to be a mummy and unconditionally love my own new baby boy Zade.

I have been an educator since 2010.At present I am studying my Bachelor of Teaching (ECE), through Te Rito Maioha Institute, New Zealand (my home country). As an educator I enjoy supporting and guiding children as they explore their environment, challenging themselves physically and cognitively. I also enjoy building strong relationships, sharing new found interests and most importantly having fun.

I am a passionate educator with an open-minded philosophy to enhance learning, social skills, imagination, creativity and confidence by providing children with a fun, active and educational program giving them the right tools to reach their full potential in life and within their community in a loving and caring environment. I love keeping fit and healthy by going to the gym. Spending time with my daughter brings me endless joy and happiness.

I love coming to work. Smiley tots is my happy place.  I love the connection with my team and beautiful children and their families. My favourite thing about working with children is the meaningful conversations in our play learning experiences the connection and trust that is formed by listening. The children definitely lead the way and I’m so blessed this is what I do . The things that make my heart smile are simple family , the ocean, dancing like no one’s watching, adventure and a connection to nature. Bare feet are the best.

I have been in the Childcare industry since 2014 and have learnt a great amount along the way. I have always had a passion for caring, nurturing and engaging with children. It is very rewarding watching each child grow, learn and reach their goals. I am happiest when I am spending time with my son Xavier and exploring this beautiful world we live in.

Konnichiwa! My name is Midori which means green in Japanese. I am from Tokyo, the big city in Japan. As soon as I moved to the Tweed area I fell in love with the beautiful beaches that surround the coast. I live with my Italian husband Marco, and our lovely daughter Maia. Together we are the team M! As an educator I enjoy watching children growing in their own individual ways and I love to share my culture and language with them.