St Ives Beehive Childcare is owned and operated by Sarah and Glen Armstrong.
Sarah oversees the operation of the Centre. She holds a Diploma of Community Services (Children’s Services) and is also a qualified Primary School teacher. Glen looks after back-office areas of the Childcare Centre and is also actively involved in the running of the business. He has a Bachelor of Science degree, a Diploma in Education and an MBA from Macquarie University. Sarah and Glen have been operating Childcare centres in Ku-ring-gai since 1996. They also own and operate a centres in Killara, Castle Hill, Turramurra and a new centre in Wahroonga, which opened at the beginning of 2007.
Denise Patterson is the Centre’s Director and Authorised Supervisor. Denise has a Degree in Early Childhood Teaching and a Diploma of Children’s Services. She has been in childcare for 12 years and has taught at Beehive since 2001. For the last three years Denise has been Director of Killara Beehive. Denise lives in the local area and is married with two children.
Staff are experienced, capable and caring. A variety of experience, culture and training is encouraged. Beehive’s staff include both early education and childcare specialists. In keeping with our commitment to high quality care, Beehive staff include three degree-qualified Early Education Teachers and two Diploma of Community Services qualified carers. Four other staff members are currently completing the Diploma of Community Services and three staff are currently working towards their Certificate 3 in Early Childhood. All staff participate in ongoing training to further develop their skills and knowledge.
It is Centre policy that all permanent staff hold current First Aid Certificates and that staff members who prepare meals for the children have undertaken relevant courses in nutrition and food hygiene.
---
Chemane's Philosophy - Room Leader Green Room
I believe in the importance of early childhood education and am passionate about ensuring that children get the best start to life. As a result, I am devoted to the provision of quality education for young children and value play as a medium for all aspects of development and learning.
I value children as individuals within the context of the family and community, and feel that it is our role to support parents in their role as the primary caregivers by sharing information to benefit the development of their child.
I appreciate a child’s desire for learning and their curiosity to explore and investigate. I hope to provide an environment that enhances and supports the development of positive relationships between peers, children and adults.
Chemane Huon.
