Meet Our Team

    Our dedicated team of qualified early childhood educators is committed to providing exceptional care and education for your children in a warm, nurturing environment.

    Our Story

    Louise & Cameron

    Founders & Directors

    Aspiring Early Learners was founded in Dubbo, NSW by Louise and Cameron, who recognized the community's need for an early learning centre with an elevated focus on education, milestone development, and nurturing facilities that truly support children's growth.

    As a family-owned centre, we are committed to three core goals:

    • •Delivering exceptional quality care that fosters early learning and milestone development, ensuring children feel confident and ready for school
    • •Providing genuine support to families with dedicated spaces and compassionate staff for both children and parents
    • •Creating purpose-built environments that prioritize safety, nutrition, rest, and meaningful learning experiences

    Louise and Cameron bring a family-centered approach to early childhood education, drawing on their extensive real-world experience across Federal and State Government, Healthcare and Hospitals, General Practice Medicine, Education, Private Sector, and Emergency Services. Their diverse backgrounds enable them to create a truly comprehensive and caring environment for every child.

    Our Leadership Team

    Jo Harrison
    Jo Harrison

    Centre Director

    Diploma Qualified, Previously Educational Leader

    Previously an Educational Leader covering 8 locations, 40 staff and 600 child enrolments, Jo brings a wealth of knowledge and support to families through their enrolment, tours, billing and support needs.

    Michelle Munro
    Michelle Munro

    Education & Care Manager

    Diploma Qualified, 25+ years experience

    Diploma qualified, Michelle has over 25 years of experience in Early Childhood Education, leading in centre based care and previously owning an at-home pre-school service. Michelle's experience keeps our little explorers safe, cared for and open to new learning.

    Tricia Harland
    Tricia Harland

    Centre Administration Manager

    Education Qualified

    Tricia supports families with over 10 years of experience working at the PCYC, in family daycare and in gymnastics coaching, offering a wide range of Education & Care support services across Dubbo.

    Your Child's Safety is Our Priority

    We maintain the highest standards of child safety through comprehensive screening, monitoring, and transparency measures.

    Police Background Checks

    All staff undergo thorough police background checks before joining our team

    Working With Children Checks

    Every staff member holds current Working With Children clearances as required by NSW law

    CCTV Monitoring

    Comprehensive CCTV coverage throughout the facility ensures constant monitoring for safety

    Open & Visible Spaces

    All areas are designed to be open and easy to see, ensuring transparency in everything we do

    Reference Checks

    Comprehensive reference checks are conducted for all staff members before employment

    Training & Test Days

    All new staff complete training and test days to ensure they meet our high standards before joining the team

    Why Choose Our Team?

    Qualified Educators

    All our educators hold relevant qualifications and undergo continuous professional development

    Passionate & Caring

    We're dedicated to creating a warm, nurturing environment where every child feels valued

    Experienced Team

    Our team brings decades of combined experience in early childhood education

    Want to Join Our Team?

    We're looking for passionate, dedicated early childhood educators to grow with us. Cert III, Diploma, and ECT roles available — immediate start.