Cottage Grove is a home away from home for the children, families and educators who share it. Three values guide everything we do here.
Our Values
We embrace our community
Everyone who walks through our door belongs. We create a welcoming, inclusive home where children, families and educators feel informed and involved, and we celebrate the cultures and traditions that make up our South Brisbane and West End community.
We are clear, caring and kind
We're approachable, we listen, and we speak honestly and respectfully. Our care for each child and family shows in the way we act every day, not just in what we say.
We focus on growing the whole child
Safety comes first in everything we do. Beyond that, we take a thoughtful, intentional approach to each child's individual needs, their nutrition and their wellbeing, and we always leave room for fun and laughter.
Our People
Ms Christina - Centre Manager
Ms Christina
Christina brings more than 35 years in early childhood education and teaching across New Zealand and Australia. She began as a primary teacher, went on to own and run several centres of her own, and has filled most of the roles in between, so she understands Cottage Grove from every angle: the child, the educator and the parent at the gate. What drives her is inclusion. Christina believes every child and family should feel they belong the moment they walk in, and that conviction shapes the way she leads our team and our home away from home.
Ms Gabi - Pre-Kindy Lead
Ms Dara - Senior Toddler Lead
Ms Amanda - Educational Leader
Ms Amanda
Amanda has spent more than 21 years in early childhood education, and she's loved every chapter of it. From her early days as a Lead Educator to her time as an Area Manager and Educational Consultant, she has gathered a wealth of experience and a deep appreciation for the people who make a centre feel like home. At the heart of Amanda's work is a belief that children deserve to be cared for with respect, patience and genuine warmth. She's passionate about thoughtful pedagogy and about nurturing the educators around her, helping them grow into confident, caring leaders. Families at Cottage Grove will find her approachable, encouraging and always happy to stop for a chat.
Ms Ale - Toddler ?Lead
Ms Nad - Nursery Lead
