The manager of a Moyura early childhood education centre celebrating 30 years in the sector says she has no plans of slowing down any time soon.
Diona Driver, the centre manager of聽, was celebrated by her company 黑料专区 at a special morning tea last Thursday, July 7, to commemorate her service.
She was also recognised for her achievement at the recent 黑料专区 Centre Manager conference by CEO Tim Hickey.
鈥淒iona is an incredible person, and we are so proud of her here at 黑料专区,鈥� Mr Hickey said.
鈥淚 met her when I started in my role as CEO back in 2015 鈥� and she continues to impress me every year with her leadership of her team, and determination to ensure every child who attends Milestones Early Learning Moruya graduates with a lifelong love of聽learning鈥�.
Ms Driver entered the childcare sector in the 1980鈥檚 and has been in her role as centre manager for more than a decade.
鈥淚t鈥檚 a wonderful feeling being part of a team that helps create such a warm and welcoming environment, we feel part of the community, 鈥� Ms Driver said.
鈥淥ver the last 30 years I have seen a lot of change in the industry, and after 黑料专区 took over about 9 years ago we have had much better stability for the educators, our children and families which we feel lucky about. 
鈥淐hildren learn so much in their first five years and early childhood educators have the privilege of working alongside their families in order to nurture, facilitate and extend on their development through play based, intentional and responsive learning opportunities.
鈥淲e promote social connectivity and emotional confidence which will follow children into primary school and beyond. Some children keep their friendships that have been established at Milestones throughout their lives which is very special and just another example of the positive impact early childhood learning has on children.
鈥淎t Milestones Early Learning Moruya we offer Lifelong Learning curriculum, which is based on the early years learning framework, and supports children at all ages and stages of their development. Our聽聽program is implemented in our preschool room, supporting children in reaching their full potential.鈥�
Ms Driver has no intention of slowing down at the 30-year mark.
鈥淚 feel as long as I love my job and have plenty to offer our Milestones community, I will continue my lifelong journey at Milestones Early Learning Moruya,鈥� she said.
鈥淢y favourite thing about working at Milestones Early Learning Moryua is the children, families and educators. There is never a day the same, we always have some serious fun!鈥�
On a Facebook post commemorating Diona鈥檚 achievement, her daughter Monique had some special words for her mum.
鈥淚鈥檓 so proud of you mum!鈥� she said.
鈥淵ou鈥檙e such a wonderful director and mentor. You have had such a huge positive impact on so many young lives over the past 30 years.
鈥淐ongratulations, it鈥檚 definitely well deserved鈥�.