The people caring for your child
Choosing childcare is one of the biggest decisions you will make as a parent. Knowing who will be with your child every day matters. Here is the team at YMCA Strathalbyn ELC.
Cassie - Centre Director
Cassie leads our Strathalbyn team with a genuine love for play-based learning, especially sensory experiences and messy play. She is passionate about creating warm, engaging environments where children and families feel welcome from day one. Cassie works closely with our educators, families, and the wider Strathalbyn community to make our centre a place where every child thrives.
Osian - Educator
Osian is studying her Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care and brings energy and enthusiasm to every day at the centre. She is focused on helping children build friendships, discover new interests, and develop confidence through play. Outside of work, Osian is a motorsport fanatic. Ask her about F1 or Supercars and you will not get her to stop. She also has a fox terrier cross Jack Russell called Marley.
Sheri - Early Childhood Teacher
Sheri brings more than 10 years of early childhood experience to our team, including time working with children in rural communities across the Northern Territory. She is completing her Bachelor of Early Childhood Education. Sheri has a deep connection to nature-based learning and loves creating outdoor experiences that spark curiosity and exploration. You will often find her outside with the children, digging in the garden or investigating what the farm animals are up to.
Sally - Educator
Sally is studying her Certificate III while working at the centre, and her young son Max attends too. At home, Sally's life revolves around the family farm with horses, dogs, and sheep. She brings that warmth and groundedness to her work, and has built strong relationships with the children, families, and her colleagues since joining the team.
Trudy - Centre Cook
Trudy prepares fresh, home-cooked meals for the children every day. She loves the creative challenge of designing menus that encourage little ones to try new flavours and textures. Outside of work, Trudy keeps busy with her six children and her passion for breeding and showing rare breed poultry. She is also an active member of the Strathalbyn community.
Alyssa - Educator
Alyssa recently completed high school and holds a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, with plans to begin her Diploma studies in the near future. She works across several YMCA SA services, including the recreation centre, OSHC and the ELC.
She is passionate about supporting children’s learning and development and enjoys building positive relationships with children and families. Alyssa is excited to be part of the local community and looks forward to getting to know families through her roles within the YMCA.