The Director is the Nominated Supervisor who takes on legal and day to day responsibility for managing the preschool. The Director is accountable to the management committee and is directly responsible for compliance. The Director also manages WHS, staffing, advocacy, professional development, waiting list, funding applications, policies and the quality improvement plan. The Director works cooperatively with the committee and educators to ensure the preschool philosophy is met through adequate resources, training, routines and meeting the needs of the community.

Kate also has post graduate qualifications and experience working with children with additional needs and is able to guide and support children and families with concerns around their child’s development, the assessment process, early intervention, behaviour management and supports, developing Individual Education Plans (ILP), referrals to Allied Health Services, and transition to school.