Our Team

What Makes Our Educators Special:

Our educators are caring, qualified and passionate early childhood professionals who are committed to giving every child the best possible start
We inspire learning through play. We provide engaging play-based experiences that encourage children to explore, investigate, solve problems and extend their learning.
We build meaningful relationships. Our educators take the time to understand each child’s individual personality, interests, strengths and needs.
We continue to learn and grow. Our team participates in ongoing professional development to strengthen their knowledge, skills and teaching practices.
We provide attentive and responsive care. Our staffing is carefully planned to support children’s safety, wellbeing, learning and engagement throughout the day.
We value strong family partnerships. We work closely with families, recognising that they know their children best.
Most importantly, we genuinely care about every child and family who becomes part of the 123 4Kids community.

Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.

– Helen Keller

At 123 4Kids, our team is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to have a group of dedicated, passionate educators who bring warmth, experience, and genuine care to each day. Every member of our team contributes their own unique strengths, creating a collaborative environment focused on supporting children to thrive.

You’ll often see our educators down at the children’s level engaged in meaningful conversations, extending play, and encouraging curiosity through thoughtful interactions. We value play-based learning and intentionally create spaces where children feel safe, confident, and inspired to explore.

Our team is reflective in practice and committed to continuous growth, always striving to provide the highest quality care and education. We work closely together to build strong, respectful relationships with children, families, and our wider community.

We are especially proud of the stability and longevity within our team. Many of our educators have been part of our centre for several years, with some celebrating 6 and 7 years of service. This continuity supports a strong sense of belonging for children and families, fostering deep, trusting relationships over time.

We also love sharing glimpses of our team in action capturing authentic moments of connection, learning, and joy between educators and children. These moments truly reflect who we are and what we value.

Our educators are caring, qualified and passionate early childhood professionals who are committed to giving every child the best possible start
We inspire learning through play. We provide engaging play-based experiences that encourage children to explore, investigate, solve problems and extend their learning.
We build meaningful relationships. Our educators take the time to understand each child’s individual personality, interests, strengths and needs.
We continue to learn and grow. Our team participates in ongoing professional development to strengthen their knowledge, skills and teaching practices.
We provide attentive and responsive care. Our staffing is carefully planned to support children’s safety, wellbeing, learning and engagement throughout the day.
We value strong family partnerships. We work closely with families, recognising that they know their children best.
Most importantly, we genuinely care about every child and family who becomes part of the 123 4Kids community.

Kasey Stoddart

Centre Director

My name is Kasey, and I am thrilled to introduce myself as the Centre Director at 123 4Kids Karalee.

I bring with me over 20 years of experience in early childhood education, and throughout my career, I’ve learned that the heart of quality care comes down to one thing: relationships. I truly believe that strong, authentic relationships are the foundation of all children’s learning. When children feel safe, seen, and connected, they are free to explore, take risks, and grow into confident learners.

My passion has always been creating environments where children, families, and educators feel supported and valued. I am committed to building warm, trusting partnerships with families and fostering a collaborative team culture where every educator feels empowered to shine.

I lead with a calm and positive approach, always striving to ensure that our centre is a place where everyone experiences a sense of belonging. I’m excited to build on the wonderful work already happening here and to continue nurturing a space filled with curiosity, joy, and meaningful connections.

Thank you for welcoming me into your community. I look forward to getting to know each of you and working together to create the very best learning experiences for your children.