Meet the Team

Jeremy Pook, Child Care Director

Director Introduction

Hi, my name is Jeremy Pook. I have been the Director of Le Fevre Community Children’s Centre since August 2008. I have worked in the Child Care field for 32 years in a range of community and Not for Profit services. 

I have two children Lily and Max who both went to Child Care in their early years. I understand how important it is that services work in partnership with families and how valuable trust is.

In my work, I ensure that I am transparent and responsive to the needs of families. Each family has its own values and as a service, we must be attuned to this. Therefore it is vital that we have strong meaningful relationships that grow and develop over time and are underpinned with honesty and integrity.

Childhood is a precious time in a person’s life. It is a distinct and very important time that should be filled with wonder, exploration, inquisition, play and love. Childhood should be respected and valued and play should be the primary business of childhood.

I ask that each of our educator’s respect children as capable and valued people. They have important contributions to make to shape their world and need the support of trusted adults to help them find their voice. We must be willing to learn along with the children and enjoy the journey with them.

  • Amy Robertson

    Assistant Director/Educational Leader

    Amy has been a valued member of the Le Fevre Community Children’s Centre since 2008, stepping into the Assistant Director role in 2017. She holds a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care and is deeply committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and enriched learning environment for all children.

    Amy places strong importance on children feeling emotionally safe and supported, recognising that this foundation allows them to reach their full potential. She fosters this through nurturing relationships and by ensuring children have a secure space to express themselves freely.

    As our Educational Leader, Amy works across all rooms, guiding and supporting educators with their curriculums and programs. Her leadership strengthens our practice, ensuring high‑quality learning experiences are embedded throughout the centre.

Baby Room

0-1.5yrs

  • Mel

    Lead Educator
    Under 2 Section Leader/Assistant Director

    With 22 years of experience in the early childhood sector, Mel brings a wealth of knowledge and a nurturing presence to our team. She delights in supporting our babies’ growth, offering a wide range of experiences that help them reach their developmental milestones with confidence. Mel works closely with families to support the transition of their new babies into care, building honest and trusting relationships that ensure each child’s needs are understood and accommodated.

  • Rachel

    Lead Educator‍ ‍

    Rachel has been a valued member of our team for six years, supporting the development of our babies and toddlers with consistency and care. She creates a calm and nurturing environment where children feel safe to grow, explore, and learn. Rachel is conscientious in designing a program that meets the individual needs of our busy group of babies, ensuring each child is seen and supported. She has introduced fresh ideas that strengthen team collaboration in programming, and she often shares her many hobbies to enrich the learning experiences offered to the children.

Toddler Room

1.5yrs-2.5yrs

  • Abby

    Lead Educator

    Abby brings six years of experience in the early childhood sector, and we have watched her grow into a confident and consistent lead educator within our service. She brings a wide range of ideas and engaging activities to her program, valuing creative expression and thriving when supporting children through sensory and messy play experiences. Abby especially loves turning “trash into treasure,” creating exciting new materials and provocations for the children to explore.

  • Melissa

    Lead Educator

    Melissa is new to the early childhood sector and brings with her a growing wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm. She is passionate about weaving nature into her programs and creating meaningful opportunities for children to connect with Country. Melissa is currently studying toward her Diploma, and we are excited to watch her confidence and learning continue to flourish

Pre Kindy Room

2.5yrs-3.5yrs

  • Joanne

    Lead Educator

    Joanne brings twenty two years of experience in the early childhood sector and has been a dedicated member of the Le Fevre community for 15 years. She is enthusiastic about supporting and nurturing children’s communication development, recognising the importance of early language foundations. Joanne believes that routine and consistency create a secure, predictable environment where children feel safe to grow, explore, and thrive.

  • David

    Lead Educator

    David brings 12 years of early childhood experience to his role at Le Fevre. He is energetic, enthusiastic, and deeply committed to fostering children’s learning through fun, engaging, play‑based experiences. David connects with children at their level, building genuine relationships and responding thoughtfully to each child’s individual needs. His approach supports children to feel understood, valued, and confident as they learn and grow.

  • Cailey

    Early Childhood Teacher
    Lead Educator

    Cailey is a new member of our team and brings ten years of experience in the education sector. She holds a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and is working in the Pre‑Kindy room, supporting the delivery of our preschool program alongside the educators. Cailey brings a calm presence and a strong active‑listening approach to children’s learning, responding thoughtfully to their needs and engaging in meaningful conversations throughout the day.

Kindy

3.5yrs- 5yrs

  • Zoe

    Early Childhood Teacher
    Lead Educator

    Zoe has been a dedicated teacher in our Kindy room for the past nine years and holds a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education. She is deeply passionate about celebrating diversity, fostering an inclusive curriculum, and creating a calm, welcoming learning environment for all children.

    Recently, Zoe led an inspiring project to establish an Indigenous garden in our outdoor space. Drawing on her own knowledge and working closely with an Indigenous cultural educator, Zoe collaborated with the children to bring Tapa Purruna to life. This beautiful and meaningful space now invites play, discovery, and ongoing cultural learning. We are excited to see the children connect with this special place with curiosity, wonder, and respect.

  • Iris

    Early Childhood Teacher

    Lead Educator

    Iris is a new member of our team and holds a Master of Teaching. She is passionate about following children’s spontaneous play and supporting them to extend their ideas through both play and thoughtfully planned learning experiences. Her responsive, child‑led approach encourages curiosity, creativity, and confident exploration

  • Sherwina

    Lead Educator

     

    Sherwina brings 17 years experience to our team. She is passionate about sustainability and encourages children to learn all about the environment around them. Sherwina also loves weaving cultural learning into everyday moments, helping children explore the traditions, stories, and celebrations from around the world.

Meet the Team

  • Kelly

    Cook

    Kelly is new to a child care kitchen, her background is in hospitality, starting at Lefevre 2 years ago. Kelly works hard to ensure healthy, nutritious and delicious food is served to our children daily. She does this through menu planning and has created weekly menus which offer a diverse and allergy friendly options.

  • Skye

    Cook

    Skye has been at Le Fevre for 16 years. She began working as a child care worker and has now made the transistion to centre cook. Skye is passionate about ensuring children have healthy and nutrious food and that children with Allergies are provided with suitable alternatives.

  • Marisa

    Admin Officer

    Marisa has recently joined our team. This is her first time working in a child care centre, but she is quickly learning the ropes. Marisa is friendly and welcoming and always willing to help.

  • Barry

    Our Neighbor

    Barry has been apart of the Lefevre family for 35 plus years. He is our friendly neighborhood watch and groundskeeper who has a heart of gold. Barry has won many awards such as Adelaide’s best neighbor, volunteer of the year and local hero award. He helps with the kindy walks in the morning and the children love giving our friend Barry a big wave when they see him around the centre.

  • Terri

    R.I.P Terri

    1990-2026

  • Casual Staff

    Casual Educators

    We have a consistent group of casuals we utilise on a regular basis across all rooms, who bring a wide range of experience and knowledge to our service.