Meet The Team

Kayla Renda

Hello, my name is Kayla and I am the Centre Director at All Day Long Childcare & Education. I have worked within the industry since 2011 and have ranged in my roles over the years from assistant educator, lead educator and working within the management. 

I am a mother of three boys who keep me busy in my spare time, if I’m not running around to events for my children you will find me camping in the bush. 

I enjoy working closely with the families and the children within the service, supporting their needs and helping them throughout their journey within the early childcare years as well as supporting the educators in creating and engaging within their rooms to provide the best care possible for the children and support them through all their milestones of development.

Chloe Murone

Hi my name is Chloe, and I am excited to be one of the many friendly faces at All Day Long as I continue to further my career in early childhood education. I have taken on the role as Assistant Director after starting as an educator with All Day Long in 2020.

I am a very creative person, and I enjoy organizing creative learning spaces for children to engage with. I am also ambitious and love to set achievable goals for myself as I continue to progress in my career and studies. 

I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, as well as going on camping adventures, playing and watching basketball and being outdoors.

Christina Withers

Hi my name is Tina. I have worked in the early childhood sector since 2009 and have enjoyed a number of roles across different services and organisations. I am passionate about improving outcomes for all children in the care environment and enjoy building relationships with all stakeholders to do this. 

I have three adult boys and together with my husband we have 6 children. We recently welcomed out first grandchild, which is really exciting. 

I love reading and listening to music. My favourite children's book is 'The Magic Hat' by Men Fox and I am currently reading 'Breath' by James Nestor. Recently I have found a new passion in cold therapies and enjoy regular dipping in the ocean. 

Katie Guertler

Hi, I’m Katie! I’ve been a Kindergarten Teacher for 8 years and have truly enjoyed watching children grow and develop during that time. After taking some time off to welcome my beautiful son, I’ve recently returned to work in a new role mentoring trainees and educators at All Day Long.

I’m excited to share my experience and passion for creating engaging learning environments, fostering play-based learning, and supporting educators across the centre.

I love spending time with my family on the weekends, enjoying the outdoors, camping, boating and motorbike riding.

Sophie Wicks

Hi, I'm Sophie and I am the four year old kindergarten teacher at All Day Long. I have worked in childcare for over a decade. I am passionate about science in the early years, bush kinder experiences and using music in teaching and play. 

I grew up in a very small town about 20 minutes from Warrnambool. I love Japanese food so much that I went on a holiday there recently. I love being outdoors, camping, hiking and swimming. I have recently purchased a van with my partner and we are renovating it to go on more camping trips. When I am at home, I love to be reading or in the garden.

 

Ell Craig

Hello my name is Ell. I have been an educator for over 20 years and I absolutely love my job and watching the children grow and learn. 

I am a local here in Armstrong creek, where we have recently built our forever home. I have 5 children that keep me very busy. We all enjoy surfing and spending most of our time with our dogs at the beach no matter the weather. 

We have a Cavoodle called Pippi & a Cavalier called Pearl who often comes into the centre to visit.

In my spare time I love going out in our boat with my family and enjoying fishing. I go to the beach a lot with my husband & children. We love to travel to the gold coast once a month to see my family. We also love to have BBQ's with our family & friends.

Shannon Hannah

Hi I'm Shannon and I joined All Day Long in 2023. I am currently working my way towards my Diploma in Early childhood Education. I am enjoying my time working at the service, building on my career to support children to learn and grow.

I grew up in Tasmania and recently moved to Victoria. Most of my career, I have worked in Hospitality as a chef as well as previous experience as a teachers aide. I enjoy outdoor activities, including camping, nature walks, hiking and going to the beach. I also enjoy spending time with my family and friends, cooking, reading a good book, puzzles and board games.

Josephine Semianiw

My name is Jo and I have been working in childcare for over 8 years. I love watching the children grow and achieve their goals. I love sharing positive interactions with the children and their families. 

Before childcare, I worked in hairdressing for 5 years. In my spare time, I love going camping and hanging out with my friends and family. 

Georgia Matsubara

Hi, my name is Georgia. I’m the art teacher at All Day Long, where I focus on nurturing creativity, imaginative exploration and holistic development. I am also deeply committed to sustainability, aiming to instill a sense of environmental care and awareness in my young artists.

I’m a mother of a little girl and three energetic dogs, and enjoy spending my free time running around after them. 

Jessica Ritchie

My name is Jess and I am currently studying my certificate III in Early Childhood. I have two children of my own and I am originally from Melbourne. 

I enjoy spending time with my family, day trips, and beach days. My favourite colour is Green. My favourite food is donuts and my favourite movie is Beauty and the Beast. I like cooking new recipes, swimming at the beach, going on walks and interior design. 

Vanessa Ellis

Hello, my name is Vanessa. I am currently studying my Diploma of Early Childhood Education. I am enjoying my time spent at All Day Long so far and I am excited to continue to learn and grow as an educator.

I am extremely family orientated, coming from a large close family. I am the youngest of 10 siblings. I am passionate about nature and animals. I have two boy cats Zeus and Archie and one beautiful boy dog, Murphy. My favourite colours is orange.

I am extremely active and enjoy spending time outdoors, walking my dog is one of my favourite things to do. I love to exercise and spend time with family and friends. My family have always referred to me as a social butterfly. When I need some quiet time, my favourite thing to do is read and watch movies and TV shows. My favourites are Marvel and Disney.

Emily Denney

My name is Emily and this is my first childcare role. I was very excited to begin my career at All Day Long as I have always been one to look at the world through children's eyes. 

I have two young boys that keep me very busy. I enjoy taking them to new places and exploring. I love watching them grow and achieve new milestones. 

I enjoy going to the beach in Summer. I love the warm weather and I love to travel. Whenever I get the chance, I love to go away camping. Nothing beats spending time with my family and friends. 

Tara Hayward

My name is Tara and I am excited to have joined All Day Long in 2024. I first started studying and volunteering in 2012, completing my Certificate III and Diploma by 2014. I enjoy working with children and supporting them in their early years of learning and watching their growth, learning and development progress. 

I am a mum of a beautiful little boy and my fur baby Diesel, a blue staffy. I love spending time with my family. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family and finding fun activities to explore together, as well as spending time with friends. 

Eula Aquino

My name is Eula and I have completed my Diploma in early childhood at All Day Long. I enjoy working with the children as well as making new friends. I am originally from the Phillipines and luckily Australia was able to grant us our residency in 2022. I have a son and I love spending time with my family. 

Outside of work, I love listening to music, reading books, watching movies, sewing and I enjoy making arts and crafts. I have two cheeky cats named Winter and Summer. 

Meg Frost

Hi I’m Meg. I recently completed my VCE and am thrilled to have joined the All day long family to start my journey in early childhood education. 

I am local to Armstrong Creek and live with my family. I have an older brother and younger sister. You will find me constantly chasing an amazing sunset and spoiling our 2 gorgeous cavoodles Jack and Bella. I love going to the footy as I’m a fanatical Geelong Supporter.

Tara Stapleton

Hi I'm Tara and I am currently studying my certificate III through a traineeship at All Day Long. I am a mother of 3 children, a boy and two girls. I am the oldest of 10 siblings. 

I enjoy sports including netball, footy, and cricket, and love watching my children play sports. I love going to concerts and spending time with my family. I am a Collingwood supporter and go to every game with my son.

Aiden Chrisp

My name is Aiden and I have been working in childcare for 5 years, with 2 years experience as a kindergarten assistant. I have previously worked across all age groups. 

I have two dogs Baldr and Lilybean; 2 cats, Malia and Mr Toodles; 2 scorpions and 1 lizard. I love being outdoors and going on adventures as often as I can. I also love reading, crochet, and painting miniatures and models. 

Emily Pupavac

My name is Emily, the second Emily to join the centre. I previously studied my Cert III in 2022 and I am looking forward to working in my first childcare role as a part of the All Day Long family. 

I currently live with two amazing housemates and I enjoy spending time with my family including my mum, dad and my two older brothers, one of which I share a birthday with. 

I enjoy listening to music and love going to concerts and music festivals. I love op shopping and vintage shopping. I love to spend quality time with my friends and family. You will often find me at the beach during summer, with my dog, Ranger, enjoying an iced coffee. 

Lydia Scandolera

My name is Lydia and I have been working in childcare since the beginning of 2022. I completed my certificate III through a traineeship at All Day Long and have started with my Diploma studies. 

I recently took a short break from childcare to go backpacking through South-East Asia for a few months and really enjoyed the travel.

Preeti Sehgal

Hi, my name is Preeti. I am originally from India and came to Australia 7 years ago. I absolutely love working with children and this being my first job in the industry.

I enjoy listening to music and going on long drives

Narelle Stante

Hi my name is Narelle and I have completed both my Certificate III and Diploma at All Day Long. I am a mum with two beautiful children, two dogs, a turtle, fish, guinea pigs and a husband. 

I love spending time with my family. I enjoy baking, reading & taking our dogs for walks. 

Monique Budge

Hi, I'm Monique. I started at All Day Long with my only previous experience being a work placement back in high school. I am enjoying getting to know the children and settling into a new routine. 

My favourite type of food is pasta. My favourite TV show is Friends. I used to play netball and football growing up in Portarlington and still love to be active. 

I enjoy going to the gym, spending time in the sun or at the beach and spending quality time with loved ones. I also really enjoy playing tennis just for fun and listening to podcasts in my spare time. 

Emily Vantarakis

Hello, my name is Emily, I am cert 3 qualified and have been in the industry since 2020. I am so excited to further my knowledge and grow. I have recently enrolled in my Diploma through All Day Long and am enjoying studying again.

I enjoy going to the beach on nice sunny warm days. I love seeing my friends and hanging out. I love listening to music. I love working at All Day Long & watching the children grow & reaching their milestones.

I love watching my favorite movie, Harry Potter. I love burgers. I love going to the gym & walking. I love singing and dancing with the children.

Chloe Magro

Hi, My name is Chloe, I currently hold a diploma and I started working in childcare in 2016.

I have three kids of my own, one girl and two boys. I originally moved to Armstrong Creek from the eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

I enjoy going on adventures, camping, going to the beach and bush walks. I love cooking and spending time with my friends and family.

Scott Jervies

Hi, I'm Scott. I am a father of five. I enjoy providing nutritious meals to the children at All Day Long and love hearing from the children about their delicious meals.

In my spare time, I enjoy visiting my holiday home in South Australia and showing my Irish Wolfhounds and French Bulldogs at dog shows.

Kushali Gunathilake

Hello everyone. My name is Kushali and I am very excited to be a part of the All Day Long Childcare and Education family. I have a very gentle nature and love supporting, caring and educating the children that I am teaching.

I am originally form Sri Lanka, having moved to Australia to continue my studies. I have completed my Bachelor in Early childhood Studies and am currently running the 3 year old kindergarten program. I love watching children develop whilst supporting their growth on their learning journey. 

I love to cook, conducting experiments with new cooking recipes, which I like to share with my family and friends. My other hobbies include reading, chilling out with movies and traveling. I am creative and enjoy trying a variety of art and craft activities.

Amelia Baker

Hi I'm Amelia and I have been working in the industry since 2020, completing my Diploma in 2021. I love to watch the children grow and ensure they feel safe and secure in their learning environment. 

I have two cats named Nugget and Beans, and my favourite movie is Harry Potter. I love to play netball in my spare time and enjoy going for walks on the beach. I enjoy going on camping trips with family & friends.

Tori Jakupek

Hi, I'm Tori and I am an educator at All Day Long. I love being apart of all the special milestones in the children's lives and watching them to develop and grow. 

I have always been very passionate about working with children ever since I was a kid as I grew up with 4 younger siblings. I enjoy watching the children grow and build their quirky personalities. 

I love to travel. I have been to Bali, Singapore, New Zealand, Vanuatu and have travelled all around Europe. On the weekends I love to have a sleep in and watch horror movies.

Jordana Tigani

Hello, my name is Jordi and I have recently moved to Armstrong Creek. I have worked in the childcare industry since 2019 and I have recently completed my diploma. 

In my spare time I enjoy hanging our with friends and family. I enjoy going on adventures, camping, 4WD driving and road trips. I enjoy getting to know the families and children, building relationships with the children and families here at All Day Long.

Hannah Davidge

Hi, my name is Hannah, and I am a diploma-qualified educator. I have been working in the field for over 6 years now. I moved to Armstrong Creek in 2022 but have always been a Geelong local. 

I love working with children because each day is always different, new, fun and exciting. Children are full of wonder and are such curious learners. I love being able to learn and grow with them each day. 

I enjoy cooking, often making meals and sweet treats at home for my family. I enjoy going on adventures and road trips and spending time with my close friends and family. My favourite colour is yellow, I love Mexican food and will always be keen to watch a good movie.

Joshua Beekes

Hi, my name is Josh and I started at All Day Long in 2023. I am currently studying my Diploma and have enjoyed my career in early childhood so far.

I love to play sports like soccer and staying active. I love to hang out with my friends and family when I can. I enjoy watching movies and TV shows at home.

I also enjoy watching the children learn, grow and develop as people.

Meg Johnston

Hi I’m Meg, I have been working in childcare for almost 10 years. I studied my Certificate 3 straight out of high school and followed with my Diploma of Early Childhood Education. I knew from a young age I wanted to work with children and this job gives me so much joy. 

I’m engaged to my wonderful partner and we have 2 beautiful children together. My eldest daughter Maya and younger son River, who keep us very busy! We love family time and making memories. Outside of work I love being a mum and spending time with family and friends. 

Joan Sifuna

My name is Joan and I am currently studying to become a kindergarten teacher. I started at All Day Long as a student and have recently joined the team as an educator. 

I am the fourth of five children. I am originally from Kenya but moved to Australia in 2018 for studies where I first dabbled in Accounting. I speak three languages including, English, Swahili and Iuhya. I enjoy long walks in nature and watching Netflix. 

Mary Lipplegoes

Hi, my name is Mary. I joined all day long as a Trainee educator with previous experience caring for young family members and babysitting. I am hoping to continue my studies to eventually become a qualified teacher. 

I am from Melbourne and have recently moved to Geelong. I love animals (especially dogs) and going to the beach. I am very sporty and enjoy the gym and running. I love cooking, art, martial arts and camping.

 

Kate Thompson

My name is Kate and I am currently studying my Diploma in early childhood with All Day Long. I love the interactions with the children and reading them stories. I am a mum to a little girl and my favourite food is pasta. 

Outside of work, you'll either find me in my veggie garden or keeping active. I love sport, in particular triathlons and netball, and you'll often find me swimming or cycling

Gracie Tomlin

Hi I'm Gracie and I started at All Day Long as a school-based apprentice. I have previous experience babysitting my young cousins and siblings, being the eldest of 5 children. 

I absolutely love setting up any art experiences for the children and supporting them to engage with their creative side. I love art, travelling and socialising with my friends. 

Hope Mann

Hi, my name is Hope. I have my diploma in early childhood education and have been working in the the industry for over 7 years. I also have two sons who keeps me very busy. 

I love spending time with my family, playing golf and going for walks. I enjoy setting up engaging learning spaces and seeing how the children interpret it. 

I enjoy playing beach volleyball, singing (to myself) and reading when I have the time. I have a huge interest in early childhood psychology and would love to study this in the future.

Mikayla Kirkwood

Hi, I'm Mikayla and I am new to the industry. I have enjoyed studying my traineeship as I work with the children to support their growth and have fun while I'm doing it.  

I love to travel and am hoping to travel around Europe in the future. I also love to cook and try out new foods and restaurants with my friends. I enjoy going to the footy, beach days, spontaneous adventures, and hanging out with friends and family. 

Mitchell Withers

Hi Im Mitch and I have been working in childcare for over 8 years, working in services across Geelong and the surrounding regions.

I have a young daughter named Lottie. I enjoy playing basketball and reading books in my spare time. 

Sukhbir Kaur

My name is Sukhbir and I am new to the childcare industry. I have recently completed my certificate III while working at All Day Long. I have a friendly nature and love to interact with children and the team. 

I love to answer all of the children's questions and help them to learn. I am a team player and love to collaborate to achieve the objectives together. I love watching sci-fi movies, listening to Punjabi music, and cooking and trying new dishes.  

Emma Potter

Hey, I’m Emma and I’m so excited to be back as a part of the wonderful team at All Day Long. I hold my diploma and have been working in early childhood education for over 3 years now. 

I absolutely enjoy being part of the children’s learning journey and being able to support them in their development. I also love being able to watch their own personalities shine through as they grow. 

I have recently moved back to the Armstrong Creek area, where I’m so happy to be, living so close to the beach again. In my spare time you will find me playing netball, going for walks or swims down at the beach, building my Harry Potter Lego collection and binge watching movies.  

Kaitlin Singleton

My name is Kaitlin and I am new to the early childhood industry. I am very exited to begin my career working with children. 

I have grown up doing dancing since I was 3 years old and my favourite cuisine is Mexican. I love walks along the beach, family gatherings, shopping, watching movies and tv shows and doing arts and crafts. 

Isabella Kelson

Hi My name is Isabella. I started my education in childcare at All Day Long and have finished my Certificate III through a traineeship. 

I love creating and making artistic things, especially sketching. I finished my VCE in 2022. I love taking long walks and hanging out with my friends in my spare time. 

Ramandeep Kaur

My name is Ramandeep. I am originally from India and moved to Australia in 2021. I am very grateful to be a part of the All Day Long family.

I have completed my Diploma in ECEC and this is my first role as an educator. I love spending time with the children, watching them flourish in this environment. I also enjoy planning and conducting activities for children and support children to explore their own creativity.

I enjoy my ‘ME’ time while reading. I love to cook for my family, doing experiments with a variety of dishes.

Lauren Jarvie

My name is Lauren,  I completed my Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education in 2022. I have really enjoyed my time at All Day Long Childcare and Education. Watching the children develop their independence and learn has been incredibly rewarding. I look forward to continuing to support their growth and development.

I live locally in Armstrong creek and have 3 young children that keep me very busy. Before starting my journey in early childhood I worked as a hair dresser for 23 years, which I still do a lot of in my spare time.

Sapna Agrawal

I am Sapna and I have completed my Diploma of Early Childhood and started in my first educator position at All Day Long. I love working with the children, seeing them approaching happily and interacting nicely between one another. 

I love working with the younger children, nurturing their growth and development. I am not the most creative person but I am really organised and enjoy teaching the children new things. I enjoy singing, dancing and exploring new places to adventure. I like watching movies and making new friends.