Kia ora, I’m Gigi! 💛

My name is Glandre, but everyone knows me as Gigi. My husband and I moved to beautiful New Zealand from South Africa in 2007 and have called it home ever since. We have two teenagers and are a family who absolutely love animals and the great outdoors!

With over 15 years of experience in homebased childcare, I love building meaningful relationships with each child. A smaller group allows me to understand their individual personalities, interests, strengths and needs, creating engaging, fun and meaningful learning opportunities.

 A home full of love, learning and furry friends

Animals are a huge part of our family and teaching philosophy. We share our home with a dog, five cats (a few foster fails along the way!), a bunny, guinea pig and cockatiel. I’m also passionate about cat rescue and foster for Moggies Rescue. Our furry and feathered friends provide wonderful opportunities for children to develop empathy, kindness, respect and responsibility while learning to care for living things.

Kindness, inclusion and belonging

I believe every child deserves to feel safe, valued, respected and included. We celebrate individuality and embrace our differences. My goal is to create a warm, welcoming environment where every child feels a true sense of belonging.

Learning through play and adventure

We love exploring our community through playground visits,  and nature adventures. We regularly attend Tumble Time at Baypark, Jitterbugs music groups, weekly catch-ups with other educators and a sensory playgroup, providing wonderful opportunities to develop physical skills, confidence, friendships and social-emotional skills.

At home, there’s always something fun happening! From music, singing, dancing and books to puzzles, art, building, magnets, dress-ups and imaginative play, there are endless opportunities to explore and discover. I love following children’s interests and using everyday experiences to nurture curiosity, confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.

We’re an active, animal-loving, fun-filled bunch, and there’s always plenty of laughter along the way!

If you’re looking for a caring, experienced educator who believes in learning through play, celebrating individuality and making every day an adventure, we’d love to meet you and your little one! 

Days of Week Available:

Monday to Friday 

Qualifications:

NZ Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care Level 4.