Our Coordinator has been working in the industry since 2000, and attained her Diploma in Community (Children’s) Services in 2004. Amy has had a variety of experience in different areas of the Children’s services sector, including a Directing role in a ninety place long day care center. In 2010 Amy opened Puddles Family Day Care Centre, becoming the Regional Winner for Family Day Care Educator of the Year in 2012 (Awarded by Family Day Care Australia; Operating as part of Bright Futures Family Day Care Scheme).  During this time Amy also cared for her two Daughters and studied at Notre Dame University Fremantle, for a Bachelor of Behavioural Science (minoring in Counseling), completing her Degree in early 2016. In deciding what would best serve her family, whilst also utilising the knowledge attained during her studies in Behavioural Science, Amy began planning Our Place. An OSHC & Pre-Kindy Learning Center that incorporates a homely and person-centered environment, into a heavily resourced center based service. Amy’s Bachelor degree in Behavioural Science has furthered her understanding of community engagement, with a focus on empowering people and supporting well-being. This knowledge has been incorporated into the service philosophy and is reflected throughout Our Place’s policies. With Amy guiding us, Our Place has become a place where we can all belong and grow. In response to the communities needs, in 2020 Our Place grew to include children from two years of age and then expanded again in 2024, introducing children from six weeks old.