Wilton early learning centre

Kia ora e te whānau! Ko Rachel toku ingoa. I am a qualified kaiako with a Bachelor of Education (Teaching) degree, specialising in Early Childhood Education.

A pedagogy of respect is at the forefront of my philosophy, and I deeply value building warm and rich relationships with tamariki. I am passionate about empowering each child to flourish by supporting their social and emotional needs, as well as their aspirations and goals.

I aspire to embrace each child, ensure they feel loved and secure, and celebrate their individual learning journeys at their own pace.

I recently moved to Wellington after living and teaching in beautiful Wānaka for six years. In my spare time I love hiking, snowboarding, drinking coffee and holidaying with my friends. My passions in my work lie in outdoor play and collecting and exploring loose parts resources.

Kia Ora, I'm from the USA and when I was 16, I moved here where my little brothers were born, and I realised I loved working with tamariki! I graduated with my Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) in 2021. During my study I worked around Wellington gaining hands on experience with tamariki. For the past year I’ve worked at Daisies Early Childhood Centre as a maternity cover, and I’m excited now to find a place for myself! I believe early childhood education is where tamariki will create foundations for the rest of their lives, so it's the job of kaiako to create warm respectful environments to support them. I hold great care in my heart for Papatūānuku and am always striving to show care and love for the world around us, and I love sharing that with tamariki.

Kia ora e te whānau, ko Erin Shanley tōku ingoa. I’m so excited to be joining the Childspace whānau after relocating from Hamilton. I’ve been working alongside tamariki for 12 years, starting off as a nanny both in Hamilton and London before coming home to do my Bachelor in teaching, ECE, through WINTEC. Whanaungatanga (fostering relationships) and manaakitanga (nurture and care) are values I hold close to my heart both as a kaiako and in my personal life, with relationships, respect and care holding the foundation to support whānau and community to thrive. It’s such a privilege to be welcomed into the lives of tamariki as they unfold who they are and step into the potential with which they were born. I am Hamilton born and bred, and was lucky enough to spend a lot of my childhood on my aunt and uncle’s farm in Wharepuhunga. I love to be outdoors, hiking and getting out to see our beautiful country. I’m also a self-proclaimed nerd with never ending curiosity, another passion I love to spark in the lives of the tamariki I learn alongside, embracing the beautiful chaos of being human in an ever changing world.

Kia ora, I am Jaya Sapna. I joined the ranks of fully registered teachers after finishing my degree in Early Childhood Education from Victoria University of Wellington in 2018. I firmly believe in the pedagogy of Ako - a Maori concept which means reciprocal learning and acknowledging the way that new knowledge and understanding can grow out of shared learning experiences. Therefore, I quite enjoy working alongside kaiako (teachers) and tamariki (children) to facilitate a shared learning environment.

My strengths come from whanaugatanga (a sense of family connections and kinship) - learning from children and adults alike, and from teachings on the lines of the Theorist Vygotsky, who believed in learning from a more knowledgeable other.

I have been working in the ECE teaching space for over six years now and bring with myself a wealth of exposure from over two dozen day care centres across the Wellington region. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, cooking, doing mantra meditation and going on spiritual retreats with my husband, Mukesh and our two boys, Hrshikesh and DeepKrsna.

Kia ora! Ko Josh Allen toku ingoa. I started my teacher journey at Childspace, back in 2016 and haven’t looked back since. I've completed my Bachelor of Education at Victoria University of Wellington, where I co-founded and run the club VUW ECE Quality. I'm now studying towards my PhD in Education. This is a support, mentoring and advocacy group for ECE students within the wellington region. My passions stem from the outdoors, where you will often find me exploring the forest, relaxing at the beach or playing sport at the park. I also love art, travel, carpentry/woodwork, gardening, cooking, fires and new experiences of any kind. These interests directly influence my teaching practice and my way of being with the tamariki. I am devoted to enhancing the mana of the tamariki of Aotearoa by supporting them through respectful interactions and a positive attitude.

Ko Paula Williams tōku ingoa.

Over the past five years, I’ve been dedicated to Early Childhood Education here in Wellington, and I’ve been fortunate to work with a diverse range of whānau, tamariki, and kaiako from different backgrounds. Each experience has enriched my understanding of how unique and special every child’s learning journey is.

My teaching philosophy is rooted in the holistic development of each child. I believe in fostering an environment where tamariki feel safe, valued, and empowered to express themselves, explore their interests, and grow at their own pace. I am passionate about creating learning spaces that are engaging, reflective, and responsive to the needs of each child. I see my role as a guide, nurturing tamariki to support their emotional, social, and physical well-being. I aim to provide the best possible foundation for lifelong learning, resilience, and success for tamariki.

I am born and bred Wellingtonian. I am a mother and a grandmother. I have been working at Childspace on a casual basis since 2006.

I really enjoy the time I get to spend with the children in an uninterrupted environment.

I also enjoy cooking different kai meals for the children.

I am a qualified kaiako with a Bachelors Degree in (Teaching) Early Childhood.

I am passionate about supporting tamariki on their individual learning journeys to explore and discover in a respectful and homely environment that views them as capable.

I aspire to empower tamariki to be their true self, and to feel confident in their abilities, knowledge, and self-expression.