About Us
Buckle My Shoe Early Learning Centre provides a holistic learning experience for children in a caring, enriching environment, supported by skilled, knowledgeable, and passionate educators who value families and the community.
Our children
are cherished for their ability to do meaningful work, their wonder and curiosity, and their need to play.
We believe
our children should direct their learning and be given endless ways and opportunities to express themselves
We foster
opportunities for our children to experiment, discover, explore, create, investigate, solve problems and express ideas with support of other children and educators.
We protect
the rights of our children, advocating for them and challenging bias. We promote working together peacefully and encourage understanding and social justice
Meet Our Staff
Our staff are appreciated for their knowledge and values, contributions of skills, their vision for children, their delight in seeing children learning, and their commitment to families.
All Buckle My Shoe staff have up-to-date first aid certificates, anaphylaxis & asthma training.
Caroline Rickard
Owner / Director
Caroline has a Diploma of Community Services (child care) and Diploma of Business. She has over 20 years experience as an early childhood educator and carer.
I am passionate about providing children with holistic learning experiences in a caring and enriching environment, which is supported by skilled and compassionate educators. I have lived in Terang all my life and I value and understand the community and the needs of families.
Lily Convery-Oborne
Bachelor of Early Learning - Kindergarten Trained
Educational Leader & Nominated Supervisor (2IC)
Georgie Quinn
Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care
Nominated Supervisor
Stephanie Jubb
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Currently studying Bachelor of Early Childhood Development
Melanie Dyson
Currently studying Diploma of Children's Services
Dakota Duynhoven
Currently studying Certificate III in Children's Services
Rebecca Bawden
Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care
Faith Bruce
Currently studying Diploma in Children's Services
Jun Ruan
Currently studying Certificate III in Children's Services
Natalie Taylor
Currently studying Certificate III in Children's Services
Kasey Gee
Currently studying Diploma in Children's Services