Belong to the association that has your back

Over 25 years of advocacy and support for South Australian preschools and their leaders

The Preschool Directors Association of South Australia (PDASA) is dedicated to advocating and advancing early childhood education in SA, whilst supporting public preschool leaders with the guidance, education and opportunities they need to perform at their best.

Whether you’re a current, aspiring or retired preschool leader, the Preschool Directors Association of South Australia offers a range of benefits that support you, and the sector you’re in.

At a glance

We’ve been shaping the early childhood sector for over 25 years.

We support and connect over 100 members and counting.

We provide networking and professional development opportunities.

We change the public preschool education system for the better through advocacy and consultation on relevant matters.

 Ready to shape the early childhood sector and leave your mark?

  • “As a new Preschool Director of a Children’s Centre, Kate and the PDASA have been an enormous support for me as I start this chapter of my career. Always there to answer my questions and supporting me to develop my leadership skills. I enjoy learning about how the association runs and being a part of the early childhood landscape in SA. I look forward to working with the PDASA in the future and to being a part of the association for a long time to come.”

    Moira Smith, Director of Education and Care, O’Sullivan Beach Children’s Centre

  • "Being a member of PDA as a new leader, I have seen how the association is committed to action and progress and in turn, has supported me to be a strong advocate for leaders, children, educators and families in my community and the Early Years."

    Anna McGovern, Director, Craigmore Kindergarten

  • "Joining the PDA has helped me as a new leader understand more about the role, whether that be from listening to fellow directors or from the meetings which raise different issues which may not have come across before. I also joined to add greater scop to the committee with different categories and locations of sites."

    Mary Oberer, Director, Kaurna Plains Children’s Centre

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 “Our members do one of the most important jobs there is – educate, nurture and inspire the next generation. As the backbone of our society, their work elevates humanity by improving the world in which we live. That’s why I’m so passionate about shaping the early education sector and supporting the leaders within it.”

Kate Ryan, President, Preschool Directors Association of South Australia