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. We do this both internally and externally.
Our Centre Manager, Supervisor and Head Teacher support and lead our team. We have a Professional Practice Facilitator, a Centre 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 our little slice of countryside - 3.5 acres we call home.
I have been part of the Kids at Play whānau since October 2001, and in 2024 I proudly celebrated 30 years of service in Early Childhood Education. Supporting tamariki and their families has been the heart of my career.
I am passionate about creating a safe, fun, and active environment where children can grow confidently and develop the skills they need for life. My focus is on providing high‑quality education and care through strong partnerships with families/whānau and our teaching team. Together, we nurture resilient, curious, and capable learners.
Louna Iti, Supervisor/Kaiako matua
Kia ora, 2026 marks my 26th 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 leadership teaching team, I aim to provide our learners with a fun, respectful and challenging environment.
Gerlie Salcedo, Financial Administrator/Kaiahumoni
Raeesa Bulbulia, Certificated ECE Teacher/Kaiako
Anne Robinson, Professional Practice Facilitator/Kaiako rangatira
Gay Mallari, Certificated ECE Teacher/Kaiako
Photo and intro coming - Full Certificated ECE Teacher/Kaiako
Katie Prebble, Certificated ECE Teacher/Kaiako, Under-2s Teacher. (Currently on Maternity leave)
Asuka Morimoto, Full Certificated, Under 2’s Head Teacher/Kaiako
Keilani Joyce, Certificated ECE Teacher/Kaiako
Jelena Cook, Senior, Full Certificated ECE Teacher/Kaiako
Ria Sionetali-Rattry Certificated ECE Under 2’s Teacher/Kaiako
Mark Louie Maycong Full Certificated ECE Teacher/Kaiako
Margie Alarcon, ECE Relief Teacher/Kaiako in training ECE.