I am a proud mum to three older children and wife to Brett.  We moved to NZ 10 years ago from the UK and I have been caring for children at home since 2011.

I have always loved the preschool age.  I love the way they look at the world and how they are amazed by each and every thing they encounter. I watch and wonder with them, supporting and encouraging exploration and development at their own pace. I am passionate about creating secure and nurturing attachments with the children that I care for and aim to develop relationships that last a lifetime. I work to build a relationship with your child before exploring a programme based on their interests and needs following the age and stage, taking the time to let them settle in and feel a strong sense of belonging to our little group. Our predictable routines are comforting to the children and they settle into them very quickly.

I have fun with the children and offer them freedom of choice in their activities as well as many opportunities to explore new concepts. I like to see children expressing themselves through play and exploration. I encourage them to be independent whilst at the same time nurturing their individuality and giving them lots of positive attention. I offer a high quality learning environment in a safe and nurturing home.  With no more than four children in my care at any one time, I can dedicate myself to providing safe, calm and familiar care as we develop a warm and responsive relationship.

I hold a full driving licence, current first aid certificate and have a passed all police vetting processes.  I completed Growing in Connections course, attend numerous professional development workshops and passed the Level 3 NZQA qualification in record time. I  practise RIE principles in all areas of my work.  Magda Gerber's philosophy is very close to my own "Provide an environment for the child that is physically safe, cognitively challenging and emotionally nurturing."

My mission is to create a safe, fun and educational environment where children can play, learn and grow to fully develop social, cognitive and emotional skills that will prepare them for the future.