Hibiscus Room
Our Hibiscus Room is home for up to 22 pre-schoolers each day, aged 4 to 5 years.
Through our education program and practices we support children to develop life skills, become more independent, solve problems with their friends, and learn to have respect for themselves and each other. We provide a nurturing, inclusive and stimulating environment for children to be creative in their own way and explore new spaces and resources.
Our educators ensure children feel safe, happy and nurtured. They get love and care as they find ways to connect with their inner self. Each day, they become more confident and grow into young independent people.
Part-time bookings are available to complement government or private preschool attendance (including alternate Wednesdays) and before and after school care for Mount Rogers Primary School (Spence site).
Our Acknowledgement of Country
We, in the Hibiscus Room would like to say thank you to the Ngunnawal people for letting us share your land on which we learn and grow.
"Here is the land, here is the sky. Here are my friends, and here am I. We would like to acknowledge and thank the Ngunnawal People. The the people of the land in which we play and learn."
+ Our Educators
JESSICA TURNER
Team Leader + Early Childhood Teacher
Jess is a qualified with a Bachelor in Early Childhood Education from the University of Canberra. She has been in the profession for a decade with various leadership roles and joined Baringa in 2020.
RACHAEL VAN DER STERREN
Assistant Team Leader
Rachael is studying towards her Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. Rachael has been a part of the Baringa family since 2020 and has a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
GEORGIE HERBERT
Educator
Georgie has been apart of Baringa since 2021 and has worked in various rooms from babies, to toddlers and now in Three Year Old Preschool. She has her Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
AYEISHA OORLOFF
Educator
Ayeisha is qualified with a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. She joined the Baringa family in 2024 and is part of the Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group.
LALAHAIA DAVEY
Educator
Lala has been working in the Early Childhood sector since 2021. Lala joined the Baringa family in 2023 and is currently studying towards her Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
+ Room Information
We encourage you to take this opportunity to familiarise yourself with our Centre Policies including our Exclusion Policy and Fees Policy and Food Menu. For new families, and those whose children are transitioning to a new room, we ask you to kindly fill in the following forms and return to your educator or the Baringa Office:
Collection authorisations (if required):
On-going collection via My Family Lounge (desktop not mobile)
Login and click QK enrol and first ensure the person you wish to authorise is listed as a contact. Once listed, click “edit” next to your child’s name, then under "authorisations” select and save the collection authorisation for the relevant contact.
+ Items to Bring
- Labelled water bottle. o Please make sure this only contains water.
- Labelled spare clothes in their bag. o Because sometimes fun can be messy!
- A labelled wide brimmed hat. o We sell Baringa hats in the office.
- Special sunscreen if needed. o We do provide sunscreen, however if you child requires a specific type, please provide this, ensuring it is labelled.
- Please ensure your child wears sensible shoes. Please no thongs.
- Please ensure all shirts completely cover your child’s shoulder to align with sun safe practices.
- During the cooler weather please ensure you provide children with a warm outdoor jacket, and a beanie.
- Please label all items – multiple children often wear the same shoes and clothes. Please label everything to ensure all items go home with you.
- Please do not bring any other items from home, including food and toys.
