Our Staff

Our team of stable, dedicated teachers (many of whom have been with us for more than ten years) are passionate about empowering children through a holistic curriculum that reflects their interests, strengths and abilities and the values of their whanau.

Here at Kids at Play, we recognise quality Staff as our Key Resource. We believe in providing our team with ongoing professional development, both personally and collectively. This is done both internally and externally.

Our Centre Manager, Supervisor and Head Teacher support and lead our team. We have a Professional Practice Facilitator, a Cook, an Administrator and ten teachers, including our part-time staff.

**Tania Swann, Centre Manager/Menetia**
Kia ora, Talofa lava, Hello. I live in Riverhead, West Auckland, with my two children on 3.5 acres.
I have worked at Kids at Play since October 2001, and in 2024, I celebrated 30 years—of service in ECE (early childhood education).
I am passionate about providing children with a safe, fun, active environment where they can grow and develop the skills they need to be ready for life. I strive to provide an environment that ensures excellent education and care by partnering with families/whanau and educators to raise resilient children.

Louna Iti, Area Supervisor/Kaiako matuaKia ora. 2020 marked my 20th year in ECE and all of which I have served here at Kids at Play.I have always found working alongside young children very rewarding and in regards to the curriculum and child develo… — **Louna Iti, Supervisor/Kaiako matua**
Kia ora. 2024 marked my 24th year in ECE, all of which I have served here at Kids at Play.
I have always found working alongside young children very rewarding. Regarding the curriculum and child development, I am most interested in guiding communication and social skills in an environment that encourages children to be confident, capable and curious learners.
As part of the teaching team, I aim to provide our learners with a fun, respectful and challenging environment.

Gerlie Salcedo, Financial Administrator/KaiahumoniMabuhay! I am Gerlie Salcedo, the Financial Administrator of Kids At Play Childcare Centre. I’m a mother of 2 children. My husband & I, together with our daughter migrated to NZ in 2003. My son w… — **Gerlie Salcedo, Financial Administrator/Kaiahumoni**

Unna Balasubramanian, Senior Certificated ECE Teacher/KaiakoI come from South India. I migrated to NZ in 2003 with my family. I have done Bachelors in English.I believe that children should be respected and treated equally as adults. When children d… — **Unna Balasubramanian, Full Certificated ECE Teacher/Kaiako**

Anne Robinson, Professional Practice Facilitator/Kaiako rangatiraI am a mother of 2 school-aged girls who loved their time at Kids at Play.I believe it is important that children have the opportunity to develop, grow and learn in a supportive, respe… — **Anne Robinson, Professional Practice Facilitator/Kaiako rangatira**

Gay Mallari, ECE Teacher/KaiakoMabuhay! (Hello!) I am originally from the beautiful island of the Philippines! My family and I have been here in New Zealand since 2008. I have three children and two lovely grandchildren, which is the best gift from … — **Gay Mallari, Certificated ECE Teacher/Kaiako**

**Bobby Yu Certificated ECE Teacher/Kaiako**

Katie Prebble, ECE Teacher/KaiakoKia Ora everyone! I'm Katie, and I will work on both the Under 2s and Over 2s. I have a Certificate in Early Childhood Practice with Open Polytechnic, and I am currently studying towards gaining my Bachelors in ECE.I… — **Katie Prebble, ECE In Training Teacher/Kaiako, Under 2’s Teacher.**

Asuka Morimoto, ECE Certificated, Under 2’s ECE Teacher/Kaiako — **Asuka Morimoto, ECE Certificated, Under 2’s Head Teacher/Kaiako**

**Keilani Joyce, ECE In Training Teacher/Kaiako**

Jelena Cook, ECE Certificated Teacher/Kaiako — **Jelena Cook, Full Certificated ECE Teacher/Kaiako**

**Ria Sionetali-Rattry ECE Certificated Under 2’s Teacher/Kaiako**

**Jasmine Xie, ECE in Training Teacher/Kaiako**

**Margie Alarcon, ECE Relief Teacher/Kaiako**

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