The centre’s Approved Provider is Con Clifford who has over 45 years’ experience in early childhood. Con is a qualified Kindergarten Teacher and together with his wife Julie have had 4 children of their own and have lived in Brisbane for more than 40 years. They are now grandparents to 6 granddaughters. After purchasing the child care service in 1999 they have contributed to the development of thousands of children and supported many families in their need for care and education for their children along with employment, training and development opportunities for all staff along the way.

The Centre Manager, Melanie O’Grady was appointed in 2026 after an extensive search for the right person and who embraces our philosophy and our nature play and Bush Kindy programs. Melanie has brought a calmness to the centre through her ability to bond with each and every child, parent and staff member.

The centre’s Educational Leader is Andrea Gallagher-Nichols whose career in early childhood education spans more than three decades, and brings deep experience, commitment, and a genuine passion for supporting children, families, and educators. She began her journey in childcare in 1994, and has continued to grow alongside the sector, adapting to new frameworks, research, and expectations while maintaining a strong belief in the importance of high-quality early learning.

Andrea connects with all children, families, and educators across the service. This structure allows her to build meaningful relationships, observe practice in different rooms, and provide consistent leadership and guidance throughout the service.

Rebecca is passionate about creating a warm, inclusive, and engaging environment where children, families, and educators feel supported and valued. With a background in early childhood teaching and leadership, Rebecca enjoys mentoring educators, building strong relationships with families, and helping create meaningful learning experiences for every child. She fosters curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning through play-based and child-centred approaches that are based in nature and risk. High-quality care is a major focus, ensuring the centre is a welcoming community where children can thrive, grow, and feel a true sense of belonging every day.

Kendra has a strong love for sport, physical activity, and helping children build confidence through movement and play. Being active outdoors supports not only physical development but also social and emotional growth in the children.

Nature plays a central role in our teaching philosophy, and Kendra embraces it as the “third teacher” offering endless opportunities for exploration, curiosity, and learning. Kendra enjoys creating experiences where children can connect with the natural environment, develop respect for it, and learn through hands-on discovery. With a genuine love for animals, Kendra enjoys sharing that interest with children, through our resident chickens, birds and lizards around our yard, using it to spark conversations, build knowledge, and encourage empathy.

Our other team members are made up of school trainees through to experienced and qualified educators and teachers who have worked here for up to 5 years. You are warmly invited to come and meet our wonderful educators and be accompanied on a tour of the centre prior to going on our waitlist/enrolling/starting your child’s care here. This is an ideal time to ask about the programs and discuss your requirements.