Coolum Beach (Jones Parade) Community Kindergarten
Our Educators
Since the gates first opened in 1982, there have been only a handful of staff at Coolum Beach Community Kindergarten – testament to the passion of the people who have built our kindy into the child-centred, community hub it is today. Our director Lyndal Fletcher, is moving to a part time role and job sharing with Jasmin van den Berg. Educators Toyah, Kate & Manu support our ECT's and all staff bring many year's experience to our kindy. All teaching staff regularly participate in professional development courses, ensuring their knowledge continues to meet the changing community needs.
Lyndal Fletcher - Director/Nominated Supervisor
Monday - Wednesday
Kate Powell - Admin Assistant/Educator
Satoe (Toyah) Pellinkhof -
Educator
Jasmin van den Berg
Director/Nominated Supervisor
Thursday & Friday
I really enjoy working in this community kindergarten where we work closely with parents and families and the broader community. I passionately believe that we never stop learning from each other and as a parent myself, understand that everyone has their own story to tell. I was appointed director of our beautiful kindy in January 2016.
I have a Bachelor of Education-Early Childhood and over 30 years’ experience in the Early Childhood field.
I have a genuine love and respect for young children and enjoy the challenge of providing stimulating educational environments that foster their creativity and imaginations. I see my role as a facilitator and positive role model for children's learning and am passionate about allowing children to be children so that they can learn through play. I love to encourage children to become resilient and independent and help them to learn life-long skills to set them up for life.
My love of Jones Parade and all things Kindy began in 2010 when my oldest child began her Kindy education. Our family was fortunate enough for all of our children to experience Jones Parade Kindy. I volunteered on the Committee for the 3 years I had children at the Centre which gave me an insight into the operation of the Kindy. In 2013 I began working for Jones Parade in an administrative role which I love doing - to lighten the load in any way for the Teacher and Assistant is a bonus. In 2014 I began my studies of Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, I was able to complete my preschool practical placement at Jones Parade. I then went on to complete my Diploma in ECEC
During this time I have filled the roles of Inclusion Aide, Relief Assistant, Administration Assistant and at one time a short spurt as the Cleaner. In 2018 I was added to the staff cohort on a permanent part time basis. Our Community is so very lucky to have such a wonderful Kindy to send our children to, and while we have the dedicated Staff, Committee and families our Kindy will continue to provide the most wonderful 1st year to your child's education.
I joined the team at Coolum Kindy in 2022 and job share with Nicole as an Educator. I enjoy introducing the children and families to my Japanese heritage. We learn a Japanese word of the week, the children and I greet each other each morning in Japanese, we have a Sushi making day and share a wide variety of items from my home. I live in Coolum with my husband and daughter.
Jasmin joined our Kindy team in 2025.
Jasmin attended Jones Parade in 1986 as a kindy child and is now working in a Co-Director role 2 days per week.
Jasmin lives on the Sunshine Coast with her husband and 3 boys.
We look forward to having Jasmin as part of the team this year.