About

Family Owned Child-Care In North Brisbane

About Us

Taigum Child-Edu Care Centre is a real family owned and operated child-care provider which is open Monday to Friday from 6:30 am to 6:00pm, 52 weeks per year, we are only closed on approved QLD public holidays.

We provide a warm, welcoming, caring and educational space for children from 6 weeks to 6 years of age.

We are set on one acre of land on a no-through road, which is just one of the things that makes our Edu-Care Centre a stand out option for your child and family.

Our community is diverse and works together to create one large and supportive environment for children, families and educators to grow and develop within.

Among our family of childcare professionals we speak 13 languages. Our passionate, qualified teachers nuture healthy minds and celebrate each child’s individual strengths, so they are supported to achieve their full potential through a well-balanced early years learning environment.

Our play based, child led program supports each individual in our care in meeting their own individual developmental and learning needs.

All our educators are dedicated to embedding a love of nature with the children.

Not all child care is the same, our focus is family.

Our Team

Our dedicated team of qualified early childhood professionals are committed to their positions, their charges, their families and their profession. They go above and beyond to support our children, our families, our community and each other.

Our educators are supported to fulfil their professional roles within our environment and through training and professional development. As a collective group they reflect on their practices and are committed to on-going improvement.

Meet our Admininstration Team

Daphne

Learn about Daphne

Nickname: Daph-in-nee

Our beautiful centre makes me feel happy, loved, like we’re a family, I’m at home. I am very proud of our diversity.

My favourite things about working with children are their honesty, e.g. they say why do you have a walking stick, they seek me out and want to connect and engage with me.

I was born in Sri Lanka, where family is treasured, children are celebrated and education is valued.

I just love to talk to the children about their world and what is important to them.

The most important thing an educator can do is to be totally available for the children in their care.

Janine

Learn about Janine

Hello me name is Janine and I am Daph in nees daughter. I am an early childhood teacher and the children call me JJean, Neen and Jean. Mum and I opened the service in 1997. I designed the site around the concept of SPACE and natural beauty. Mum adores beautiful gardens and wanted the children to be surrounded by nature. I wanted usable , practical teaching spaces that allow participants to feel comfortable and access equipment easily.

The three separate wings were designed so that the children are not overwhelmed.

Mum and I are active components of the service, it is our passion and our love. We are Sri lankan and in our culture family and education are highly valued.

Come and visit us, and also many other services before you make your decision about enrolling your child. Not all childcare is the same, as we have our heart at the core of our centre.

See you soon

Rasanga

Learn about Rasanga

My sixteen years of experience in the early childhood area have equipped me with a unique combination of qualities and vigour that I bring to Taigum Early Child-Edu Care Centre. Before making Australia my home, I worked as a Music Teacher, instilling the pleasure of melody in young hearts. Even as I progressed into leadership roles, my love for music remains integral to my educational philosophy.

I am committed to delivering high-quality educational and care programs.

I specialise in working with children and families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. I take pride in leading high-performing teams through periods of significant change. Drawing from my experiences as a mother, I am deeply motivated to provide exceptional experiences for families and children.

My creativity blends seamlessly with a passion for education, crafting engaging learning environments that spark curiosity and foster a love for lifelong learning.

Join me in creating moments that shape futures and leave lasting impressions. Let’s weave the tapestry of educational excellence and joyous childhood memories together!

Susan

Learn about Susan

Meet Susan our Operations Manager and Pedagogical Leader, with over 18 years of experience in early education and care. Passionate about quality education, Susan advocates for children’s right to play and be heard. With a proven track record in maintaining exceeding standards and a broad background working across all age groups, Susan brings a wealth of experience to our team.

As our Pedagogical Leader, Susan believes in the pivotal influence of educators on a child’s learning journey, embodying the African proverb ‘ it takes a village to raise a child’. Having worked in both independent and multisite organisations, Susan has held various roles, from educator, Coordinator, to Centre Director, Educational Leader, Pedagogical Leader, shaping curriculums to set the foundation for successful learners.

A true leader, Susan is dedicated to shaping a bright future for the children in our care. Susan is dedicated and driven to maintaining high quality early education.

Carmen

Learn about Carmen

Hi, I’m Carmen and the Administrator of Taigum, having worked for over a year in the Taigum family and my experience working as an inclusion educator, having known the Taigum Family for many years and see them as my second family, I am thrilled to be your point of contact for all your administrative matters and enrolment procedures. I am passionate about elevating the quality of early years education and being the voice for all families in our care. My focus and commitment is to create an environment for our community, where all families feel inclusive and respected. Having prior knowledge in working and managing small business, I bring valuable insights into effective administration, where I am committed to ensuring a nurturing and inclusive setting, welcoming all families and children into our care. From answering your inquiries to assisting with paperwork, my goal is to make the enrolment process smooth as your child transitions into our care. My background in administration and my passion for early childhood, will assist you in making your experience with us exceptional. Feel free to reach out to me for any enrolment related queries or general administrative support. I look forward to embarking on your journey with us.

Our licensee Daphne is an amazing woman with an amazing story. You can read about her above, but also check out this article from the Chermside Guide.

Our administration team are onsite and available at all times to assist current families and prospective families with inquiries.

There is no need to make a time or an appointment to visit the centre for a tour, everyone is welcome to call in during our opening ours at a time that fits in with your family and your busy schedule.

Our Community

We work in partnerships with our families to aid in smooth transitions into the centre, to provide the best possible outcomes for children and to achieve common goals that are set on enrolment or at the beginning of each new year.

We access the wider community wherever and whenever the opportunity arises for us. We recognise and acknowledge that connecting with our wider community network aids in supporting healthy development and welbeing for children, families and educators.

Our community is built through connecting with our families, our educators, our children, our support networks and our wider community links. We seek and value the input from each of these stakeholders to assist us in building the ‘real’ community that Taigum Child Edu-Care Centre is and the beliefs that it reflects.

We see our community as an ever growing and changing element of our centre depending on who is involved at the time.