Owner/Manager

Leisa has spent a lifetime in education. She has many years of leadership experience, including 10 years as a school Principal and Wellbeing Leader at a state level. With a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology (Wellbeing science) she is committed to creating an environment where children flourish.

Leisa and her husband Tony bought Little Apple Tree in 2023 after Leisa fell in love with the centre on her first visit. Understanding the wellbeing benefits of the natural environment, she knew that Little Apple Tree was just what she was looking for.

Leisa and Tony wished they had found Little Apple Tree when they were searching for childcare for their two children.

Director

Tiffany has worked with children since she began babysitting while still in High School. She nannied in the UK before she and her husband returned to Australia when she was pregnant with their first child.

Tiffany studied her diploma as her children grew and worked in mainstream centres and as a nanny. She discovered Little Apple Tree in 2020 and realised that the Montessori philosophy was very similar to her natural approach to parenting.

Tiffany worked as an Educator in the Bluebell room and Lead Educator in the Pippin room before taking on the role of Director in 2025.

Assistant Director and Educational Leader

Sandra is a Diploma qualified Educator and the mother of two teenage children. Before taking on her current position she was lead Educator in the Bluebell room for five years and is a passionate advocate for children’s voices.

You will find Sandra looking for worms in the worm farm with the children, spotting local birds or collecting seed pods.  She is an avid nature warrior who cares for, and reminds us, of the importance of treading this land lightly.

Sandra is of Chinese origin, speaks Chinese fluently and teaches language to the children. She believes children benefit greatly when they are introduced to other languages.