Queensland Childcare Services (QCCS) honour industry leading staff milestones, including a 34-year commitment to delivering top-tier early childhood education services.
Since 1991, QCCS has expanded to operate 24 services across Southeast Queensland and has employed over 800 staff, with 65% being long-serving staff members, including 11 centre directors celebrating milestones over a decade.
QCCS General Manager Laura Faalili, who celebrated her 20-year milestone as an educator, said the organisation’s commitment to ongoing learning, innovation and quality practice has pushed continual growth not only for QCCS, but also for her. “Being surrounded by strong mentors, supportive leaders, and a culture that values reflection has helped me evolve into a more confident, knowledgeable, and adaptable General Manager,” Ms Faalili said.
“Our ideas, programs, and changes come directly from our teams, and having these levels of trust and collaboration has further strengthened QCCS.
“I have loved seeing children attend from Nursery, then grow through the years to graduate Kindy and head off to school – it is even more special, watching many of them later graduate high school and still share their milestones with us.”
Research from the Queensland Government’s Early Childhood Education and Care found that educators who prioritise nurturing relationships and consistent emotional support help children develop the skills to interact positively with others.
Ms Faalili said QCCS displays a strong commitment to child-centred initiatives that focus on emotional intelligence and offer abundant learning opportunities, such as the Reboot, Bush, Beach and Farm Kindy programs.
“These unique experiences enrich learning, build confidence, strengthen community connections and reflect QCCS’s commitment to provide opportunities that go far beyond traditional early education,” she said.
“It’s so uplifting to be part of a company that prioritises children’s wellbeing, supports team growth, and continuously strives to evolve in ways that benefit our services and the communities we serve.”
QCCS celebrated Ms Faalili’s 20-year milestone at the annual End of Year Awards night alongside other educators who received special awards. These included ‘Company Person of the Year’ and ‘Outstanding Work Ethic’ awards, which display ongoing commitment to improving standards of early childcare education.
“I was blown away at the End of Year Awards Night, they managed to surprise me with a special award, and a heartfelt presentation,” Ms Faalili said.
As QCCS continues to evolve, Ms Faalili’s milestone is a testament to the lasting impact that industry-leading educators, matched with a child-focused curriculum, have on students and communities across Southeast Queensland.
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