Centre Director – Emily Mcintosh

Emily McIntosh is our passionate and dedicated Centre Director at St Nicholas Early Education Maitland. Her journey in early education began with a traineeship at a natural, play-based service located over an hour away from her home. Despite the distance, her eagerness to enter the profession drove her to embrace the travel and seize the opportunity.

Following the completion of her traineeship, Emily secured a position at her local St Nicholas Early Education centre, where she served as an educator across various age groups. Her enthusiasm for her work and unwavering dedication caught the attention of her peers, leading to an exciting opportunity to transfer to St Nicholas Early Education Maitland. Here, she played a crucial role in supporting the team in opening a brand-new service. 

Since the doors of St Nicholas Early Education Maitland opened, Emily’s career has been on an upward trajectory. She has achieved her Diploma in Early Education and Care, demonstrating her commitment to professional growth and development. Emily’s dedication and abilities propelled her into the position of Assistant Director, and eventually, Centre Director.

For Emily, the foundation of early education lies in building meaningful relationships. She believes that supportive and reciprocal connections are paramount to a child’s development and learning journey. Recognising that children flourish when they feel loved and supported, Emily finds immense joy in knowing she has become an integral part of their support network.

One of Emily’s most cherished memories in early education is when a family visited the centre after their child had moved on to primary school. They expressed their gratitude, remarking that Emily had become like family to them. Being acknowledged for her role in their child’s development and being recognised as an essential part of their village filled Emily’s heart with pride and fulfillment.