Meet the Founder behind Let’s Get Prepped

Hi, I’m Dee Burns — an experienced Early Years and Prep teacher with over 16 years in primary education, and a proud mum of two.

Having taught across Brisbane’s local school communities as well as internationally in the UK, I bring a broad depth of experience and a strong understanding of the Prep curriculum, classroom expectations, and the skills children need for a confident start to school.

Over the years, I noticed that many bright and capable children started school feeling uncertain — not because they weren’t ready to learn, but because the step from kindy to the classroom can be a big one. I created Let’s Get Prepped to bridge that gap and provide children with the confidence, independence, and familiarity that help them thrive from day one.

Sessions are intentionally designed to reflect the structure and expectations of a school environment while remaining warm, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate. With small group sizes, each child is truly known, supported, and guided according to their individual needs.

As both a teacher and a parent, I understand how important it is to feel reassured that your child is genuinely ready for school — academically, socially, and emotionally.

My goal is simple: To help every child walk into their first day of Prep feeling calm, confident, and ready to learn.