Our team
Caring educators who know every child.
Meet the experienced people behind Kelvin Kindergarten Long Day Care & Preschool St Ives.
Our close-knit team builds familiar relationships with children and families, so care feels personal and learning stays connected from day to day.
Meet our educators
One team, different strengths.
Warmth, professional knowledge, careful observation and genuine family partnership guide our work with children.
Nominated Supervisor
Mia Barcelo
Mia holds a Bachelor of Primary Education, a Diploma of Leadership and Management, and a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
Her experience includes working as a preschool teacher at Eastern Star International School in Laos, where she planned engaging play-based learning, supported children’s social, emotional and cognitive development, and built strong relationships with families and colleagues. At Kelvin Kindergarten, Mia brings this experience to her work as an educator and Nominated Supervisor.
Educational Leader & Preschool Room Leader
Karen Dominguiano
Karen has several years of experience in early childhood education, including leading daily operations, mentoring educators and supporting safe, nurturing learning environments.
Her year as an au pair in Germany strengthened her child-focused and culturally aware approach to care. Karen values strong relationships with children, families and colleagues, and outside work she enjoys golf and badminton.
Toddler Room Leader
Mariane “Anne” Arriola
Mariane, known as Anne, holds a Bachelor of Elementary Education from the Philippines and completed her Certificate III and Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care at Linx Institute in Australia.
She is passionate about supporting children’s learning and development and creating a safe, caring and engaging environment where every child can learn, grow and feel that they belong.
Educator & Cook
Sushmita Sen De Guzman
Sushmita, known as Ms Chin, is a Licensed Professional Teacher from the Philippines with five years of primary teaching experience and three years with WAO Early Learning.
She has completed her Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care and is working towards her Diploma. Sushmita is passionate about children’s learning and also enjoys cooking, photography, nature, music and dancing.
Professional practice
How our team works.
Our educators reflect together and use children’s ideas, wellbeing and relationships to guide meaningful learning.
Warm & responsive
Educators notice children’s cues and respond with patience and respect.
Intentional
We plan environments and interactions that extend curiosity, confidence and capability.
Consistent
Familiar relationships and calm routines help children feel secure and known.
Family-connected
Family knowledge and feedback guide each child’s care and learning.
Child safety
Every adult shares responsibility.
Recruitment, induction, supervision, reporting and daily decisions are shaped by our commitment to children’s safety and wellbeing.
Our Four-Eye Supervision practice is designed so an educator is not isolated one-to-one with a child, including during nappy changes and personal care.
Meet us in person
Come and say hello.
A tour is the best way to meet our educators and see how the team supports children each day.