We are a Mum (Tracy) & Daughter (Krystal) team. Tracy is a single mum of 4 daughters & a nana to 2 grand babies, both born on the same day, (but not twins). Krystal is the youngest of my daughters. Krystal has been working in Early Childhood Centre for 2...
Meet Our Educators Elyssa West Auckland, Henderson Hello everyone! Kumusta (how are you)? I’m Elyssa and I was a Baby (Under 2’s) Teacher for the past 5 years. I’ve lived in NZ for over 10 years. Been living in West Auckland for over two...
Meet Our Educators Gill Papakura, South Auckland 🌿 About MeHi! Kia Ora! Kamusta po kayo! My name is Gill, and by the grace of God, I’m a home-based educator and registered primary teacher with over 10 years of experience with young children. I’ve been running...
Meet Our Educators Anu Takanini, South Auckland Hello, I’m Anu, originally from Sri Lanka and now living in New Zealand. My journey as a home-based educator has been profoundly shaped by my 3-year-old son, who teaches me valuable lessons every day. I’ve...
Meet Our Educators Mikayla Papamoa, Bay of Plenty Hi, my name is Mikayla I offer homebased Childcare in Papamoa beach close to Tahatai Coast School. I like to see the joy and excitement from children when they find something they really enjoy doing and watching them...
Meet Our Educators Glandre Bay of Plenty, Te Puke Kia ora, my name is Glandre, but I’m better known as Gigi. My husband and I have moved to this beautiful country in 2007, from South Africa, and chose to make New Zealand our home. We have since had 2 children,...
Meet Our Educators Sureka West Auckland, Henderson Hello, I am Sureka. I have lived in New Zealand since about 2010. I came from a country called Sri Lanka and I keep my heritage close to me and encourage my children to learn more about both New Zealand, Sri Lankan...
Meet Our Educators Reshmi Flatbush, South Auckland Hi, my name is Reshmi Chand. I am originally from Fiji Island and have lived in New Zealand since 1999 with my husband and 2 children. I have been an educator since 2014 and have completed my level 4 Certificate in...
Meet Our Educators Karien West Auckland, West Harbour Kia ora, How long have I been an Educator for? 22years in total, in NZ and Australia. What do I enjoy about being an Educator? Smaller groups Family orientated, more personal and lovely whanau...
Meet Our Educators Sharon Pukekohe, South Auckland Hello I am Sharon. I live in Pukekohe and have been doing homebased care for the past 30 years. I have been with JeMMa’s since 2008 and have loved working with children and supporting them to grow and develop. I...
Meet Our Educators Kerri West Auckland, Henderson My name is Kerri ,my husband and I have two adult boys, and we now have one Grandchild . I have been working for JeMMa’s for over 15 years and have my level 3 qualification plus a current first aid certificate. I...
Meet Our Educators Serin West Auckland, Glendene Hi, my name is Serin. I live in Glendene and very close to Kelston. I stay with my wonderful husband and a lovely daughter. Before starting with JeMMa’s Homebased childcare I did a volunteer job at a daycare centre...
Meet Our Educators Marie West Auckland, Ranui I have been an Educator with Jemma’s since its beginning in 2000 so have had the privilege to be a part of many children’s learning journey in my home-based environment. I have a Level 4 Certificate in Early Childhood...
Meet Our Educators Janine West Auckland, Sunnyvale Hi, my name is Janine Howie. I am a qualified early childhood teacher and mum of four beautiful children. One of whom has life threatening allergies, so comfortable and very aware around children with allergies. I...
Meet Our Educators Bev West Auckland, West Harbour I have been an Educator for several years, providing home-based early childhood care in a nurturing, family-focused environment. Working from my home allows me to build strong, genuine relationships with...
Meet Our Educators Sally Thames, Thames / Hauraki Hello, my name is Sally. I live in Thames with my husband Darryl and two teenage boys Alan and Jordan, plus Pepsi (the cutest ever Netherland Dwarf rabbit.) I have worked in early childhood education since 2008 – my...
Meet Our Educators Ythel North Auckland, Glenfield My name is Ythel Pantaleon, I am from the Philippines. My family came to New Zealand on 2012. I have two sons, and a granddaughter. I started Jemma’s in 2015 and enjoy being a homebased educator. I graduated...
Meet Our Educators Gemma North Auckland, Glenfield How long have I been an Educator for? Over 10 yrs What do you enjoy about being an Educator? I enjoy seeing how the little ones grow and develop their own identity. Love hearing how they speak their minds and how...
Meet Our Educators Adele Bellevue, Bay of Plenty My name is Adele and I have been a JeMMa’s home-based Educator for over a decade!. I live with my husband, two daughters, and two cats Truffles and Rusty. I have taught in early childhood centres, been a nursery class...
Meet Our Educators Lovely North Auckland, Glenfield Hi, my name is Lovely, and I’ve been working with JeMMa’s since 2016. I’m a mother of 2 kids and loving wife to my perfect husband. I have always had a special sweet spot for kids and their early stages for...
