Meet The Team

Stepping Stones childcare centre was established in 2006. Knowing the hardships of raising children as a working mother/father. The mission was to operate something that can help all working mothers and provide a work-family balance. We are very committed to professional development for the centre as a whole and our team. Keeping up with current trends in the early childhood field is vital to providing the optimal learning environment for your children. We provide a warm and homely atmosphere for children where they are respected as individuals.

Our preschool is privileged to have a highly qualified and talented team of childcare experts. Our team boasts university qualifications in early childhood, psychology and child care. They are very passionate about their careers and your children.

Michelle Falzon
Managing Director

I’m Michelle. I’m the managing director of Stepping Stones. I’ve been working at Stepping Stones for fourteen years and my role is to take care of the employees and running the centres. I chose this line of work as during my psychology course I became fascinated with children’s psychology and wanted to extend my knowledge in the field, I then furthered my studies and also became a play therapist. I consider myself to be patient, a problem solver and I feel that I am able to understand children’s needs and wants. The most rewarding thing about my job is that in this line of work I am able to make children’s day brighter and messier. My proudest achievement will always be my children and my marriage. In my free time I enjoy outdoor sports, picnics and dancing.

Karen Abela
HR Manager

I’m Karen. I am the HR manager at Stepping Stones. I’ve been working with Stepping Stones for seven years and my job is to take care of any inquiries, interviews, emails and calls. I consider myself to be patient, caring and able to keep calm. I chose to work in this sector as since having children of my own, I was always comfortable being around children. My proudest achievement is my children, my husband and the life we have built together so far. In my free time I enjoy reading, sewing and spending time with my family.

Chantelle Ellul
Coordinator

I’m Chantelle. I am the coordinator of Stepping Stones Fgura. I’ve been working with Stepping Stones for ten years and I take care of running the centre. I consider myself to be responsible, have good organisational skills and time management. I chose child care from a young age as I always had a passion for children. My favourite activity with the children is story time and messy play activities as the sensory experiences help children to understand their senses better. I feel that my job is rewarding as I get to witness children’s development and learning first-hand as children grow and flourish under my care.

My proudest achievement must be when I became a mother for the first time. In my free time I enjoy shopping for clothes and accessories.

Nicola Bajada
Coordinator

I’m Nikki. I’m the coordinator at Stepping Stones Qawra. I have been working at Stepping Stones for eleven years and I take care of running the centre. I chose child care from a young age as I always loved children and used to be the one taking care of all the children. My favourite part of the day is seeing the children excited and happy each morning when they arrive. I also feel a sense of satisfaction seeing children settling in and happy to come to the nursery after their first few weeks. I feel that this line of work is rewarding as you get to see children grow, develop and reach new milestones and at the same time form a bond with eachother and every one.

My proudest achievement was becoming a coordinator at such a young age when Stepping Stones Qawra first opened its doors. In my free time I enjoy going on outdoor adventures with my family.

Melissa Schembri
Coordinator

I’m Melissa. I’m the coordinator at Stepping Stones Birkirkara. I have been working at Stepping Stones for seven years and I take care of running the centre. I consider myself to be an understanding, caring and hard working person. I chose child care as I always wanted to work with children from a young age. My favourite activities for children during the day are cooking activities, outdoor play and pretend play as I love to see how children make up their own scenarios. I feel that this line of work is rewarding as seeing children grow, learn and form their personalities gives me gratification knowing that I will always be a part of that child’s life. It is also rewarding as I always get to meet new families and form relationships with them to.

My proudest achievement must be my marriage, when I became a mother and seeing how far I have come in my line of work. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family and being outdoors.

Sarah
Coordinator

I’m Sarah. I’m the coordinator of Stepping Stones Smart city. I have been working at Stepping Stones for five years and I take care of the pre-schoolers and running the centre. I consider myself to be a patient and very creative person and I chose child care to help children with challenging behaviour reach milestones. My favourite activity to do with the children must be messy activities and tuff trays as I love seeing children get messy and foster curiosity, imagination and exploration. I feel that this line of work is rewarding knowing that you may have only helped a little bit, but to that child you have helped them a lot.

My proudest achievement is when I got my certificate from the University of Birmingham in Autism studies. In my free time I enjoy baking and doing handwork.

Rosita
Coordinator

I’m Rosita. I’m the coordinator at Stepping Stones Marsascala. I have been working at Stepping Stones for almost six years and I take care of the babies and running the centre. I consider myself to be patient, outgoing and hardworking and I chose child care because I have always had a passion for working with children. My favourite activities with the children are outdoor play as I love to see children be free to explore and play together. I feel that this line of work is rewarding as it is a privilege to play a role in children’s lives during those vital first years of life.

My proudest achievement was learning to write and speak in Maltese and English. In my free time I love to cook, shop, dance and travel.