Management Team

Sri Srianandarajah and  Malathy Srianandarajah.

The Owners and Managing Directors of Garfield Childcare are Sri and Malathy Srianandarajah. Sri is Garfield’s Approved Provider.

Ashleigh

Director

With a lifelong connection to early childhood education, Ashleigh grew up in her parents’ childcare centre and went on to become the manager for over 10 years. She has a deep passion for creating inclusive, nurturing environments, celebrating diversity, and ensuring that every child feels seen, valued, and supported.
One of Ashleigh’s core beliefs is in the power of outdoor play. She understands that time spent outdoors is more than just fun—it plays a vital role in a child’s overall development. Outdoor play encourages physical health, supports emotional wellbeing, and provides opportunities for risk-taking, problem-solving, and creative thinking.

Swarna

Assistant Director

Swarna values the power of meaningful relationships in shaping positive learning environments. With a strong commitment to quality practice, she supports educators in fostering respectful, responsive connections with children and families.

Swarna brings a clear focus on leadership, collaboration, and continuous improvement, ensuring that every aspect of the learning environment promotes wellbeing, development, and inclusion. Her approach is grounded in professional integrity, a deep understanding of the early years frameworks, and a genuine passion for creating positive outcomes for children.

Educational Leader

Educational leaders provide curriculum guidance to ensure children achieve the learning outcomes outlined in the approved framework, the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).

Maryam

Maryam

Maryam holds a Certificate III in Children’s Services, an Advanced Diploma, A Bachelor of Teaching, A Masters of Early Childhood, and a Masters of Special education. With current NESA accreditation, Maryam is now undertaking the highly accomplished NESA teaching accreditation. She has been at Garfield Childcare for almost 10 years.

Bipana

Bipana holds a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care

Our dedicated Educators

Our dedicated educators are here to stay. With team members who have been with us for up to 10 years, we provide continuity of care that helps children feel a strong sense of belonging and settle confidently into their learning environment.

Jessy

Gurmeet (Jessy) is a Diploma Qualified Educator with 15 years experience, she commenced at Garfield in 2024

Buvira

Buvira is a Diploma Qualified Senior Educator with 9 years at Garfield Childcare.

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Fe

Fe is a Diploma Qualified Senior Educator with 7 years experience at Garfield Childcare.

Sunita

Sunita completed a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, and commenced with Garfield in March 2025

Veni

Veni is a Diploma Qualified Educator, she commenced at Garfield in 2024

Sarah

Sarah is a Diploma Qualified Educator, she commenced working at Garfield in 2024

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Prabha

Prabha commenced at Garfield in 2025 and is currently studying a Certificate III Traineeship

Mary

Mary commenced working at Garfield Childcare in 2024, she is currently studying a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Sherwina

Sherwina holds a Certificate IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery).

All of our educators have had Working with Children Checks approved and have been employed on the basis of their individual merits and experience in the field of Early Childhood Education.