The Wanslea Murdoch Susan Teather Early Learning and Development Centre – is a purpose-built, state-of-the-art facility with capacity for up to 102 children.
As a not-for-profit service, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality early childhood education and care that supports each child’s unique development. Our modern, thoughtfully designed centre fosters a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where children can thrive through play-based learning and strong community connections.
Our Safeguarding Accreditation provides affirmation for families, communities, and stakeholders that we uphold the highest standards in keeping children and young people safe, continuously striving for best practice and quality improvement. Most importantly, it assures children and young people we will always listen and trust their voices.
Meet our Centre Coordinator Susana Machado
My journey working with children began in Portugal, where I specialised in Children’s Rights and Family Affairs Law after completing my Law degree in 2010. After moving to Australia in 2013, I pursued my Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care and started my journey with Wanslea.
In 2021, I proudly stepped into the role of Centre Coordinator at Wanslea Susan Teather Early Learning and Development Centre. Each day, I am committed to ensuring children feel safe, supported, and given the best possible start in life. I take great pride in our centre’s commitment to quality, collaboration, and creating a nurturing environment for children, families, and educators.
As a parent of two children who have grown up in the care of Susan Teather Centre, it is a lovely feeling to be able to drop off my children before work knowing that they are being cared for in such a safe, loving and educational environment. Both my children adore their carers/educators, and I can't begin to tell you how much they learn whilst having fun. The centre has firm policies and high standards on child illness and safety, which is a testament to how much they care for all the children's wellbeing. My only issue is at pickup when my eldest doesn't want to leave yet, because she's having so much fun... it is also abundantly clear by how much lunch my children eat, that Beats cooking is far superior to my own! I Highly recommend this centre and will be sad when my girls go to big school.
My first son has been there about 2 years since he was 9mo and my 8mo has just started. All the staff are amazing and consistent which has been very needed for my eldest who thrives off routine and consistency. He has learnt so much there and I'm so excited for my youngest to be there for the years to come.
Absolutely love this centre, my kids have always felt their most comfortable here, from day 1 for both of them they have felt at home and the team has become like family to us. They have been in daycare since 6m & 8m old and my eldest only left at the beginning of this year (4.5yo) Jade, Anna, Amy, Britt, Laila, Amelia, Airleen, Pooja and more have been the most wonderful educators we have ever experienced over our time. Thank you to all the past and present educators as well. Can’t recommend this centre enough and would 1000% be continuing to recommend them to family and friends 😃
