We are focused on offering a friendly, safe, nurturing and secure environment for children.

We provide regular in-service training and professional development opportunities for our talented team. We believe that ongoing training and professional development of our team enables us to consistently offer exceptional care and early learning educational programs.

Taylor Pritchard – Assistant Director/2IC

A long serving member of the Cairns South team is the charming and stylish Mrs Taylor Pritchard our 2IC and Assistant Director.

The National Quality Standards and Early Years Learning Framework underpins Taylor’s role within the service. Her attention to detail offers our staff the guidance and advice they need to deliver a strong curriculum and a well-presented environment for your children to learn and grow in.

Taylor is a diploma qualified mother of two gorgeous kids. With her eldest in our OSHC Program and her sweet baby girl at the service, Taylor understands the demands of being a working mum. This is why she spends her days working to ensure that all the children at Cairns South are receiving the best education and care on the South side of Cairns.

As the corner stone of our Management Team, Taylor is always on hand to support our staff and families in any aspect of care and education at Cairns South.

Stephanie Booy – Beetles Junior Kindy Room Lead Educator

Hi my name is Stephanie Booy and I have been privileged to be part of the Cairns South family since 2016. From a very young age I always loved babies and knew I wanted to become an Early Childhood Educator, so it seemed like a natural progression for me to pursue the career. 

I love working at Cairns South because it’s such a fun and enjoyable place to be. We are like a big family and I have made some lifelong friends during my time at the centre. Getting to know the children and their families is so rewarding and as a parent myself now, I can appreciate how important the relationships between families and our staff are. 

Millie Natera – Starfish Pre-Kindy Lead Educator

Hi there, my name is Millie, and I am your lead Educator. I was born and raised in the Philippines and migrated to Australia in 2003.

I am married for 30 years now and have gifted with 3 beautiful girls.
Teaching is my passion since I was a little girl and coming here to Australia gave me that opportunity to continue that.

I find my role as a Lead Educator both enjoyable and rewarding. The children’s love and affections are just an icing on top where in their learning and development is my goal.

I believe that every child is precious and unique in their own ways. Teaching children is a pleasure and could not asked for any better job than being a childcare Educator.

Estelle Ashford – Educational Leader and Diploma Qualified

Hello! My name is Estelle and I have been in the Childcare industry for 16 years. I have experienced many different positions throughout the centre here at Cairns South Early Learning, ranging from float, assist educator and room Leader.

I am a mum to 3 school aged children and enjoy exploring the great outdoors with my family and friends.
I am currently in the position as the service Educational Leader.

In my role I aim to support quality improvement while strengthening our educator’s knowledge and practice. I help to assist our educators in their curriculum decision making to develop, implement and assess effective programs for amplifying children’s learning and development.

Zabrina Chang – Frogs Toddler Lead Educator

Coming soon…

Pa Thao – Snails Toddler Lead Educator

Hi, I’m Miss Pa. I am currently running the snail’s room alongside Miss Raquel. I have been at Cairns South for a long time and have had the chance to meet a lot of lovely families.

It has been a great pleasure to get to know all the children. I have attained my Diploma in Children Services for a few years now and hope to further my studies to either Bachelor of Education or Training and Assessing.

My nationality is Hmong and I was born in Thailand, I have been in Australia for my whole life. I hope to one day visit Thailand and the other countries to explore the cultures there. I have been in Cairns for the past 13 years and have really come to love the lifestyle and small communities.

Michelle Sallur – Octopus Toddler Lead Educator

Coming soon…

Stacey Farley – Ants Toddler Lead Educator

Coming soon…

Emily Howkins – Turtles Toddler Lead Educator

Hi my name is Miss Emily.
I have been in the Early childhood industry for two years now, I currently have my certificate Ill in early childhood education and very soon will have my diploma.

With each and every passing day I love it more and more. I believe that each child is an individual and as an educator I will value and develop each child’s different skills and extend on their interests.

I believe that children learn through play. I believe that is extremely important to build positive relationships with both the children and their families.