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Shay Gately

Babies Room Educator & Occupational and Health Safety Officer

Personal Information

  • PHONE NUMBER (08) 94797575
  • E-MAIL ADDRESS babies@cloverdaleeec.com.au

Shay is our warm and bubbly lead educator in our Babies Room at Cloverdale Early Education and Care. With her dedication and passion for early childhood education, Shay brings a wealth of expertise to our team. She holds a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care and is currently pursuing her Diploma level qualification, showcasing her commitment to ongoing professional development.

Being a long-time local of the Cloverdale area, Shay has deep roots in our community. She is also a proud parent of three children who have benefited from our service, which ignited her desire to become an educator. Inspired by the strong bonds she formed with the educators at Cloverdale EEC while her children attended for several years, Shay initially joined our team through a traineeship program. Her firsthand experience as a parent at our centre has given her valuable insights into the needs of families and the importance of providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children.

Shay’s passion for early childhood education is evident in her dedication to furthering her qualifications. As she works towards her Diploma, she has aspirations of pursuing graduate studies to become an Early Childhood Teacher, demonstrating her commitment to professional growth and delivering the highest quality of care and education to the children in our centre.

Shay finds great joy in working with the 0-2 years age group in our Babies Room. She believes that the innocence and purity of these young children have a remarkable ability to heal one’s soul. Her nurturing and compassionate approach creates a warm and loving environment where each child feels valued and supported in their early development.

Families at Cloverdale EEC can rely on Shay’s expertise, genuine care, and unwavering dedication to providing a nurturing and enriching experience for their little ones. Her presence is an invaluable asset to our team and contributes to the exceptional quality of care we strive to provide.

Ready to take the first step toward becoming a part of our community?

Join Our Waitlist

We're eager to welcome you and your child into our carefully nurtured learning environment. At Cloverdale Early Education and Care, we believe that every child's potential is unique and valuable, and we're excited to be a part of your child's educational journey! Please complete the application form below, and we will be in contact to discuss a position.


    Please enter your child's date of birth. This is required to determine what age group your child will be enrolled in.


    Please indicate the days you would like to enrol your child. Please note we do not offer occasional care or half days.


    Sometimes we will only have vacancies on some of the days you require. Please indicate if you are willing to commence your enrolment with only some of the days you have requested. If you require additional days, they will be offered to you as they become available. We give priority for additional days to families who are already enroled.


    When would you like your child to commence?


    Please enter your name. This is the person we will contact regarding availability and enrolment.


      This form is available for parents and their children to write a heartfelt message to their favourite teachers and other staff at Cloverdale Childcare. This is a tradition called a “Warm and Fuzzy”.

      While brightening the day of the recipients, and making them feel ‘Warm and Fuzzy’, these messages can be used to teach children about positive social interactions, to positively contribute to a supportive community, and to become strong in their social and emotional wellbeing.

      Our educators can also use these messages to engage with your child by asking how writing the message made them feel, and by the educator expressing how receiving the messages makes them feel.

      You can send a Warm and Fuzzy right now using the form below!

        Welcome to the Cloverdale Early Education and Care Career Application Form! We're excited that you're interested in joining our team of dedicated educators. Please take a moment to complete the following form to help us get to know you better and learn about your qualifications and experiences.