This is More Than a Job – This is My Passion.

Halfway through my tidy-down and reset for the next day, I was suddenly hit by a wave of emotion – an overwhelming feeling of contentment and gratitude.

I paused and looked around our garden learning space. All around me were the beautiful remnants of the day’s joy, exploration and learning. I had just washed the paint off the Perspex easel and restocked the creative area. I thought back to the water play, where the children had dived deep into their undersea imaginative world and the creative masterpieces made in the kitchen.

In my mind, I could still hear their giggles as they challenged themselves to jump in and out of the paddling pool under the afternoon sun. I smiled thinking about our alfresco tea time, sharing stories and favourite moments from the day. There were still pockets of play left to sort – cars carefully lined up in the construction area, sand resources scattered across the pit, wet clothes hung to dry and watering cans left where tiny hands had helped our garden grow.

In that moment, I felt incredibly proud. Proud of what the children had achieved and proud of myself – for the time, effort and love I pour into creating a space where they can thrive. Behind every carefully chosen resource, every thoughtful enhancement, is the deep desire to meet each child right where they are – to support their interests, nurture their development and help them become their fullest selves.

This is more than just a job.
This is my life.
This is my passion.
This is early years.