Our Educators
The people who make Oak Tree what it truly is

Centre Manager
Oak Tree Early Learning Centre Sylvania

Elaine is the Centre Manager at Oak Tree ELC Sylvania and has been a dedicated part of the community since 2012. Over the years, she has helped shape the centre into a warm, welcoming environment where children, families, and educators feel genuinely supported.

Leading by example, Elaine works closely with her team to create a positive, collaborative culture built on respect, kindness, and shared purpose. She is passionate about building strong, lasting relationships with families, many of whom she continues to stay connected with long after their children have moved on to school.

Elaine’s commitment to nurturing a friendly, community‑focused atmosphere is at the heart of Oak Tree ELC Sylvania, and she takes pride in helping every child feel safe, valued, and excited to learn each day.

Centre Manager
Oak Tree Early Learning Centre West Pymble

Carla is the Centre Manager at Oak Tree ELC West Pymble, where she leads with a strong commitment to children’s rights, wellbeing, and early learning. She believes the first five years of life are the most formative, laying the foundation for a child’s future development, confidence, and sense of self.

Carla is passionate about protecting and promoting every child’s right to play, recognising play as a vital part of learning, growth, and discovery. She is dedicated to creating an environment where children feel safe, capable, and empowered to explore their interests, build relationships, and develop essential life skills through meaningful, play-based and intentional experiences.

Carla is passionate about supporting and empowering educators. She believes that when educators feel confident, respected, and inspired, this is reflected in the quality of care and education they provide. She works closely alongside her team to build a positive, collaborative culture that values open communication, continuous learning, and professional growth. She values strong, open partnerships with families and works collaboratively to ensure every child is supported to thrive.

At the heart of Carla’s philosophy is a deep respect for childhood, creating a nurturing, engaging environment where children are not rushed, but instead given the time, space, and support to learn, grow, and simply be children.

Qualifications give our educators the essential knowledge in child development, curriculum design and effective teaching practices. This foundation allows them to create meaningful learning experiences and provide excellent care.

At Oak Tree, however, we believe that qualifications are just the beginning. We invest in ongoing professional development, reflective practice and a culture of continuous improvement to ensure our educators are always growing alongside the children they care for.

To hold a position at Oak Tree, our educators are required to meet specific qualifications, ensuring they provide the highest standard of care and education.