Our Team

Our Team

Growing Brighter Futures

At Play Early Learning Centre, our qualified and experienced staff members are of the utmost importance to us. The safety of your child is our absolute top priority and we spare no effort in ensuring that our childcare centre is a secure haven for them. We leave no stone unturned in managing allergies, administering medication, and addressing any behavioral concerns. Our dedication is unwavering when it comes to creating a safe and nurturing environment for your child's overall development. We firmly believe in the power of a strong partnership with parents and consider you an integral part of your child's educational journey. Our communication is always open and transparent, with regular updates on your child's progress and milestones. We are readily available to address any concerns or queries you may have. Rest assured, our commitment to excellence is unparalleled.

Child Care Centre Director

Sarah Courtney | Master of Education (July, 2021) at Flinders University

Finalising her Master's in Education (cognitive psychology and learning practices) in July 2021. Sarah has been in the early childhood and primary education sector for over a decade. She has worked in Childcare in 2009-2012, earning her Certificate III & IV in Childcare then studied a Bachelor of Education, specialising in Early Childhood with special needs electives.

After recieving an undergraduate degree, she worked as a full-time relief teacher for a term in Dalby, then on to Bell State School for almost 3 years. She then had her first Maternity leave for 18 months then worked at Cecil Plains State School as their AUSLAN teacher one day a week for 12 months.

After her second Maternity Leave, she created the curriculum for Baby Brain Connections. It was while having her children that she realised the community didn't have any classes in the regional area that supported Pre-Literacy skills. Baby Brain Connections won a local business award in 2018.

She used her experience in her first business, Lloyd Courtney Pest Control, together with her education history to start Baby Brain Connections & Play Early Learning Centre. It created a bridge in the early literacy learning gap that they have in rural Queensland.