Chloe Chant Profile

Chloe Chant

Owner/Director

I didn’t come to ECEC until after my second daughter, Sophie, was born. Previously I had worked as an event planner, and as the National Education Coordinator for the Tax Institute. It was only after a few months at home with this beautiful little baby that I realised that my skills and attributes all coalesced in a way perfect for a career in Early Learning. I studied at TAFE while at home with Sophie, gained my Certificate and Diploma and went on to work for a large ECEC company for several years. I worked as Educational Leader, a role focussed on providing mentoring, innovation and inspiration to educators to improve their curriculum provision. I worked alongside Anna and we came to understand we had a similar ambition – to have the autonomy to be able to provide high quality early learning experiences to children that are reflective of, and responsive to, the latest research. Pretty soon we were able to see that the huge bureaucracy of large companies makes it very difficult to catch hold of these opportunities and neither of us felt like ‘missing the boat’. So, we began on our journey of creating an early learning service that provides genuine and authentic learning suitable for the world we live in and the children for whom we care. On a personal note, I am the mother of my 5yo daughter, Sophie, and my 12yo stepdaughter, Alex. I understand the unique (but not uncommon) challenges of brining up children between households, and negotiating the roles of both parent and stepparent. I am originally from Adelaide and so all my extended family still live in SA. I miss the support my Mum and Dad, brother and sister could have offered me while bringing up my children. Although they are always at the other end of the phone/skype call, I would love to be able to pop round for a cup of tea (or wine!), or enjoy a spontaneous night out with my husband Rick without worrying about finding baby sitting!
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Anna Tran Profile

Anna Tran

Owner/Director

If someone told me twenty years ago that I’d be teaching young children and managing an education and care service, I would have said, “You need to clean that crystal ball!“. Back then I was working for one of the four major banks as a personal lending officer. There was no sign of  studying until after 8 years with the bank, and having my second child. At this point, I decided that it was time for a career change but the question was, what was I good at, and how could I give back to the community. What eventually influenced my decision to study in Early Childhood Education was from my own experience of early transitions to new environments.  I arrived in Australia from Vietnam when I was 5 years old.  I remember this was a very exciting but also terrifying time in my life. A child integrating into a new country is very much like a child transitioning to a new education and care service. There were new, faces, rules, food, and even how different people dressed.  Change is hard and even more so when you are away from your family. It is for this reason, that I am fortunate to be working with Chloe in a role that supports young children through their very first experiences of change and to create spaces where children feel a sense of belonging and community. Fast forward to today, I have four children, James 22, Emma 12, Cohen 3 and Ruben 1 years old. I know what your thinking … huge gaps! Also not forgetting my fabulous husband Will, who has a great love for gardening and is very excited to inspire our outdoor spaces. We can't wait for the opportunity to meet all the children and families and to share this journey with you. With a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment in the Workplace and several leadership roles in the Education and Care sector, I think I might need to ask that crystal ball another question!
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Helena Decker

Helena Decker

Senior Educator

I have been in the Early Childhood Industry for the past 11 years. In those years I have worked across all rooms and ages as both room assistant and room leader. After my children were born I worked part time for a Travel software IT company and embarked on the life of a working parent. I can relate to how you feel when entrusting your little treasures into someone else’s hands . Every day I carry this experience with me as I strive to care for and nurture each child as I would have wanted my children cared and nurtured for. By the time my youngest son started school I had developed a passion and interest in child development and together with my love of children I decided to follow my heart into the Early Childhood Sector . I have loved building responsive, positive and nurturing relationships with each child in my care and developing positive relationships with their families. I strongly believe that when a child feels comfortable and safe they become confident to explore, learn and grow. I am married and have two sons my eldest Brendan is now 18 and my youngest Tristan is turning 16 and I also have 1 little fur baby puppy - Benji. I also participate in a weekly jogging /walking group in our local community which was started by my husband , providing me with the opportunity to exercise and socialise !  I have a Portuguese cultural background, I grew up in Petersham and moved to the Northwest 20 years ago. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends  -and my husband and I still have some places to tick off our travel bucket list!
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