About Astute.
Why choose Astute?
Astute Early Years Specialists are the leaders in Childcare Management and consultancy services. If you’re an approved provider, service owner, centre manager, team member or teacher then you are going to love us and our team of epic (fearless, talented and legendary) specialists.
Why? Because we get it: all of it. Big services, small kindergartens, great (read exceeding) and working towards great – when it comes to early years, we have experienced it!
That’s why we provide advice and support to ensure compliance, improve your rating and streamline operations, all the while the showing the leadership qualities of a superhero.
Meet our team below and see how we can help transform your childcare centre.
Our Values
Respect
We respect our people, our network and the work that we do each day. We understand the value each individual person brings to the world and build relationships that are mutually respectful. Astute embraces & respects individual ideas and ways of thinking.
Excellence
We strive for excellence in every way and in everything we do. When we set to do something, we do it to the highest quality & standard attainable. Our performance & deliverables are second to none. We guide Centre Owners, Approved Providers, Managers and Team members to deliver excellence across all facets of their business.
Relationships
Our people are our family. At Astute relationships are nurtured, valued and integral to our work. We foster strong connections with our clients, centres, team members & stakeholders that become long-term relationships.
Children are important
The wellbeing of children is central to everything we do. At Astute, our purpose is to support Centre Owners, Approved Providers, Managers & Teams to deliver the highest quality education and care programs to children. Children are our future and they deserve to be nurtured, supported and provided with loving environments & community for their early learning journey.
Meet our expert team
Mel Comerford
Director & Founder
Kylie Dawson
Strategy, Planning & Innovation Manager
Natalie McDonald
Corporate Services Manager
Ashleigh Marshall-Payne
Accounts Manager
Rebecca Donaldson
Children's Services Manager
Jackie Alesi
Executive Assistant
Priscilla Mulcahy
Strategy, Planning & Innovation Coordinator
The Benefits of Engaging Childcare Management Consultants
In the dynamic world of childcare, managing a centre involves more than just nurturing young minds. It requires strategic planning, efficient operations,
Astute Early Years Specialists lead childcare success in McKinlay and Cloncurry communities
South32 Cannington, a mining company in regional North Queensland is contributing $45,000 to aid the development of new early childhood education and
How to Boost Productivity at Your Centre
We have some practical tips and techniques to help early childhood teams maximise their productivity, enhance their well-being, and ultimately provide the best possible care for the children in their care.
Contact us today and let our team of early years specialists work their magic.