About Us
Family-owned and operated
Joan and Kerry Mahony own Glandore Private Kindergarten and Child Care Centre.They have over 25 years experience
managing Education Care Centres. They promote a happy, friendly, family atmosphere at the centre.
Their mission is to ensure children develop to their maximum potential. They aim to have a positive impact on everyone they work with,
and continuously improve the centres’ facilities, policies and educational programs.
Joan and Kerry work with their Management Team and Educators to implement innovative learning experiences for children, parents and staff.
They are proud of their wonderful staff who promote the Centre’s reputation as the Friendliest Centre.
Kerry Mahony
Kerry has worked for many years in management of large companies. Kerry is Vice President of the Australian Child Care Alliance SA, and very involved with the National Australian Childcare Alliance, which represent the private childcare sector.
He is also on many Government and Childcare Advisory Committees, and is frequently consulted by stakeholders in the Children’s Services sector.
He lobbies State and Federal politicians to gain affordable child care for families, and to promote quality care and education for all preschool children.
Kerry enjoys interacting with the children and families, and attending special Centre events. He is also involved with staff training and supervision as well as overall management of the Centres.
Joan Mahony
Joan’s career has included Nursing, Teaching and Child Care, and she holds Bachelor Degrees in Early Childhood, Nursing and Arts. She has a Masters Degree in Special Education.
She has taught children with special needs in high school, primary school, kindergarten and child care.
Joan works closely with our Director and Educators, reviewing our educational programs, policies and practices. She also mentors graduate Early Childhood Teachers.
She loves engaging with the children, and sharing their ideas and interests. She is proud of the way the Educators work with the children to help them develop to their potential. Joan also enjoys meeting and getting to know parents and families.
