Marie DeJong

I believe that childhood is a time to seek, explore, investigate and imagine, a time for children to take joy in learning about who they are as individuals and the world around them

Marie DeJong

Educator

Marie DeJong

Qualifications

Bachelor of Education

My Philosophy

I believe that childhood is a time to seek, explore, investigate and imagine. It is a time for children to take joy in learning about who they are as individuals and the world around them.

I believe that families are the most significant and influential educators and thus working collaboratively with them enriches children’s lives and learning.

I believe that the early childhood environment should be a warm welcoming place that reflects the values, interests and abilities of the families and children who attend the service.

I believe that caring, trusting relationships are of top priority in early childhood education and that children learn best when they feel valued, respected, safe and secure.

I believe that it is my job as an educator to be a co-learner with the child, helping to guide, stimulate and challenge thinking.

I believe that play is the means by which children can explore, identify, negotiate, take risks and create meaning. Through play children can build relationships, learn to resolve conflicts, negotiate and regulate their behaviours.

It is my aim to create an environment where children can laugh, play and have fun. An environment where they can learn through active discovery. An environment where they feel safe, valued and connected to others through meaningful relationships.

– Marie DeJong –

What Our Families Say

Sharing Brayside Preschool Experiences

Scott and Lola

The culture that Janette fosters at Brayside is all about providing a safe, fun, enjoyable environment for children to flourish. The group of women that work at Brayside are not kids straight out of school looking for a job. They are women who have typically had their own kids and choose to work at Brayside due to their love of utilising their teaching qualifications and caring for children in a great preschool.

Scott and Lola

Nicky Susan

The best preschool in Coffs! Such a beautiful environment and the most amazing, beautiful, caring staff. I wouldn't leave my children anywhere else! Love it!

Nicky Susan

Amy Lawler

Loved this preschool. My daughter was going here and she was always happy there, loved going and wanted to go on her days off. My son who was too young to go also loved being there. The classroom and outside areas are amazing always with new areas set up for the kids to explore.

Amy Lawler

Mark Wray

Best preschool in the world!!! seriously, my wife and I have 5 kids, 3 have or are attending and the other 2 will be, thanks so much guys!!

Mark Wray

Gerard and Nicole Martin

This is the best preschool ever! Parents love it, children love it and even people who just drop by say that they have a sense of peace and happiness in this place. So true!!!

Gerard and Nicole Martin
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