
Our Educators
Our team are fully qualified childcare professionals. They are dedicated to providing quality care for your child and all children at our centre.

Lisa Oates - Centre Director

Lisa Oates is a director at AELC. Lisa has over 10 years’ experience working in the Early Childhood
environment and holds a Primary Teaching degree and a Diploma in Early Childhood education.
Lisa passionately leads the AELC team in providing quality care and a nurturing environment for your children. Lisa was previously the director at our sister school Waratah Preschool and Nursery in Berowra.
Sa Chen - Centre Director
Sa has over 20 years experience in early childhood education and holds a Diploma of Teaching, Early Childhood Education.
Sa is one of our most experienced early childhood teachers, she brings a wealth of experience and a love of early childhood teaching to her role.
Sa is part of the AELC management team, acting as relief/assistant director.

Helen - Green Room Leader

Helen holds a Diploma in Early Childhood Education.
Rubina - Blue Room Leader

Rubina holds a Diploma of Children's Services.
Michael and James - Red Room Leaders

Michael is working towards a Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education and holds a Diploma in Early Childhood Education.

James has a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and has over 30 years of experience.