A History of Building Futures
Building Futures Care was established in 2019 by the McKinnon family after the success of three long day care services and a registered training collage.
The McKinnon Family are passionate about early childhood education and establishing quality Family Day Care services.
“We aim to create Educators who are confident, professional and well supported while also providing families with affordable, quality education and care.”
Derek McKinnon, CEO
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Montessori – An education for life
Montessori is an individualised learning program that encourages and fosters the children to develop at their own pace; in and a part of a natural and caring environment. The focus is on the child as a person, not on a pre-planned program. The Educator nurtures and inspires the human potential; leading children to ask questions, think for themselves, explore, investigate and discover.
The philosophy is very consistent with modern early childhood educational philosophy. A child’s social and emotional well-being is made a priority, as well as the ability to access learning materials which are suited to his or her developmental level. The Educator actively strives to build bonds with families to share knowledge and utilise each other’s skills, thus creating a sense of belonging for both the child and the family. Our ultimate objective is to foster and facilitate children to become contributing citizens of the world.
Partnering with Educators
Building Futures Care is a scheme dedicated to providing Educators with personalised support.
We believe that placing value on Educators individual diversity is integral to the strength the success of a scheme. As a scheme we offer Educators professional development opportunities as well as hands on training and guidance.
“We recognise that each Educator brings with them their own teaching philosophy, cultural experiences and ideals.”
Vicki McKinnon, CEO
“The team at Building Futures Care is fabulous. They helped us unlock our potential and we have experienced growth of our day care and professional development”
Little Peppas
The Care Team
Suzie Gelderblom
Lead Coordinator
Suzie has over 20 years of industry experience in various early childhood settings. Suzie holds a Bachelor of Teaching in early childhood as well as a diploma of social science childcare. She has spent the last 8 years of her Career working in Family Day Care. Suzie’s three children all attended Family Day Care and it is an industry that she is deeply passionate about. Suzie manages all the daily running’s of Building Futures Care as well as coordinating.
Suzie Gelderblom
Lead Coordinator
Suzie has over 20 years of industry experience in various early childhood settings. Suzie holds a Bachelor of Teaching in early childhood as well as a diploma of social science childcare. She has spent the last 8 years of her Career working in Family Day Care. Suzie’s three children all attended Family Day Care and it is an industry that she is deeply passionate about. Suzie manages all the daily running’s of Building Futures Care as well as coordinating.
Stefanie Pinwill
Coordinator
Stefanie has worked in the early childhood sector for 15 years in a range of roles across family daycare and long daycare and also as a trainer and assessor in Children’s Services. Stefanie is passionate about children being able to access quality home based care in an environment which empowers and respects them. As part of her role she enjoys supporting and building relationships with Educators to help them add value to their business as well as the families and children they are providing a service. Stefanie has 3 children who keep her on her toes and they enjoy spending time at the beach, bike rides and playing card games and board games together.
Stefanie Pinwill
Coordinator
Stefanie has worked in the early childhood sector for 15 years in a range of roles across family daycare and long daycare and also as a trainer and assessor in Children’s Services. Stefanie is passionate about children being able to access quality home based care in an environment which empowers and respects them. As part of her role she enjoys supporting and building relationships with Educators to help them add value to their business as well as the families and children they are providing a service. Stefanie has 3 children who keep her on her toes and they enjoy spending time at the beach, bike rides and playing card games and board games together.
Hayley Tunny
Administrator
Hayley started working for Building Futures in late 2015 and was hired to run Centenary Nannies. Prior to this she worked as a nanny in Brisbane for 7 years. After 4 years Centenary Nannies decided to close its doors and in January 2020 Hayley went on maternity leave. Hayley returned as a part time administrator for Building Futures Family Day Care in March 2021 when her little girl was 13 months old. She is very excited to be on board and is looking forward to assisting families and educators. On her days off she loves spending time with her daughter Eve, going on brunch dates and shopping.
Hayley Tunny
Administrator
Hayley started working for Building Futures in late 2015 and was hired to run Centenary Nannies. Prior to this she worked as a nanny in Brisbane for 7 years. After 4 years Centenary Nannies decided to close its doors and in January 2020 Hayley went on maternity leave. Hayley returned as a part time administrator for Building Futures Family Day Care in March 2021 when her little girl was 13 months old. She is very excited to be on board and is looking forward to assisting families and educators. On her days off she loves spending time with her daughter Eve, going on brunch dates and shopping.
Speak with one of our friendly coordinators for more information.
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