About Me
I am Mum to two beautiful daughters and I have lived in Bulls for 13 years. I have always gravitated towards children and decided to follow a home-based care path as a way to spend quality time with my own children whilst also pursuing an enjoyable career. Most of my families have become long-time friends and I still have contact with the children I have previously cared for.
Places We Like To Visit
Tiny Nation events
Pop-up playgroups
Feilding Library
Makino and Lido Pools
Kowhai Park
The Esplanade
Mt Lee's Reserve
Te Manawa
Blue Acres
Foxton Beach and Bike Park
Te Matapihi
Kitchener Park
Local parks and reserves
My Availability
I am available Monday-Thursday, 8.30am-3pm (negotiable).
My Philosophy
I teach children and provide a safe and secure attachment, in an environment that is an extension of their home.
I believe children learn and thrive in an environment where they're happy and are encouraged to be themselves, whilst playing alongside other children.
I gravitate towards the Montessori method, I like to encourage the children to self-direct and choose activities they prefer. I provide recourses and equipment that support child-led, independent play.
My Environment
I am based in Bulls. I live across the road from a park and swimming pool that we utilise.
At home, the children have resources that they can access independently. I have numerous mini tables and chairs for the children to do activities, both inside and outside. We have a play kitchen, pretend food, animals/dinosaurs, balls, baby dolls, arts and crafts, puzzles, books, toy trucks, wooden toys, train tracks/trains and a trampoline that has been modified for safety. We love to bake and experiment in the kitchen.
In the summer, I set up a gazebo where the children can play, do arts and crafts, chalk art, bubbles, water and sand play, swimming.
My Training
I hold the national certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 4). I also have a current first-aid certificate.