Head of Preschool
Name and Surname: Lee Milner
Highest Qualification: Bed Hons in Educational Management
What do you love about our Preschool? I love the team approach and the close bond we have with our community. It feels like family. The innocence and grace children show, makes me wake up each morning with hope.
PA to Preschool Head
Name and Surname: Candice Van Rooyen
Highest Qualification: Diploma in Somatology
What do you love about our Preschool?Our Preschool is a haven for young minds and budding imaginations. One of the things I absolutely adore about it is the gardens lush greenery and winding paths that provide the perfect setting for little adventurers to embark on journeys of wonder. But what truly sets our Preschool apart is our dedication to incorporating new ideas and innovative ways of learning. Whether it’s through hands-on activities, sensory experiences, or incorporating technology in age-appropriate ways, we are always seeking to enrich the educational journey of each child. I love having the children come visit me in the office and sharing their stories with me
Music Teacher
Name and Surname: Courage Sithole
Highest Qualification: Bachelors Degree in Humanities and Social Sciences (Music Major)
What do you love about our Preschool? Amazing work colleagues, the ever excited children ready to learn, the culture of love and support system (fellow teachers and Head) which enables me to do perform my duties to the best of my ability. them every day.
Wellness
Name and Surname: Kim Saunders
Highest Qualification: Master’s in Educational Psychology
What I love about our Preschool? Preschool feels like home. I love that I experience inclusivity, care and warmth.
Teacher
Name and Surname: Lea-Ann Kinloch
Highest Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in education (ECD)
What I love about our Preschool? I love how we all work as a big team and the open-door policy that we have with the parents. Working with the children and getting big hugs throughout the day is the best.
Teacher
Name and Surname: Megan Pinker
Highest Qualification: Bed Foundation/ECD.
What do you love about our Preschool? I love the laughter that fills our classrooms and playground.
Teacher
Name and Surname: Robyn Correa
Highest Qualification: BA degree (Stellenbosch) and PGCE (UNISA)
What I love about our Preschool? I love how the Preschool makes each child feel safe and loved. It’s a space where children are allowed to be themselves; a space where they get to be creative and learn. I love how I get to witness children discover new skills and abilities every day.
Teacher
Name and Surname: Shelly O’Leary
Highest Qualification: BEd: ECD and Foundation Phase
What I love about our Preschool? The instant happy feeling you get when you walk in.
Name and Surname: Cayla Nicole Saunders
Highest Qualification: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Linguistics (WITS), PGCE foundation phase (UNISA) and busy completing my Honours in Learning Support (TUKS)
What do you love about our Preschool? I love St Andrew’s Preschool because every child is valued for the individual they are. We have built an environment based on love, care, and nurture to ensure when our little ones leave us, they know they are special and have the confidence in themselves to enter the next phase of their learning journey.
Teacher
Name and Surname: Verushka Ananmalay
Highest Qualification: Master’s in Education – With specialization in International and Comparative Education
What do I love about our Preschool? I love how everyone works together for the benefit of the children (the teachers, assistants and the parents) and also the vast number of resources that are available for our kids.
Teacher
Name and Surname: Paola Zondo
Highest Qualification: Pre-primary Teachers Diploma
What do you love about our Preschool? I love being with the kids. Our beautiful garden and classrooms and the fact that children get breakfast snacks and lunch which is prepared/cooked in our own kitchen.
Teacher
Name and Surname: Natalie Teixeira
Highest Qualification: BEd from Wits University
What do you love about our Preschool? We cater for the needs of individuals, making sure we teach in multi-sensory ways, giving all children an opportunity to learn.
Aftercare teacher
Name and Surname: Germina Lekota
Highest Qualification: ECD certificate. SA Childcare training: Alpha Course 101 to 505, Beta 201 and NSHEQ
What do you love about our Preschool? To be able to watch the children grow and become independent.
Aftercare teacher
Name and Surname: Siphilisiwe Mbhele
Highest Qualification: N4 Edu care. SA Childcare training: Alpha Course 303 to 505, ECD Educator Course, Beta 201 and NSHEQ
What do you love about our Preschool? We have a nurturing environment and care for children as individuals.
Assistant
Name and Surname: Zinthle Zwane
Highest Qualification: Community health care worker certificate. SA Childcare training: Alpha Course 303 to 404 and Beta 201
What do you love about our Preschool? I like it because it is a rainbow nation school.
Assistant
Name and Surname: Jemina Phatoli
Highest Qualification: SA Childcare training: Alpha Course 101 to 505, Beta 201 and NSHEQ
What do you love about our Preschool? I love the children and learning more about it.
Assistant
Name and Surname: Beauty Tshabalala
Highest Qualification: SA Childcare training: Alpha Course 101 to 505, ECD, Beta 201 and NSHEQ
What do you love about our Preschool? The safety and playground.
Assistant
Name and Surname: Florah Nkosi
Highest Qualification: SA Childcare training: Alpha Course 101 to 505, Beta 201 and NSHEQ
What do you love about our Preschool? The love of the children and the work I do.
Assistant
Name and Surname: Nomusa Zwane
Highest Qualification: SA Childcare training: Alpha Course 101 to 505, Beta 201 and NSHEQ
What do you love about our Preschool? All the children.
Assistant
Name and Surname: Elina Boshomane
Highest Qualification: N4. SA Childcare training: Alpha Course 101 to 505, Beta 201 and NSHEQ
What do you love about our Preschool? All the activities that we do.
Assistant
Name and Surname: Busisiwe Magqabe
Highest Qualification: SA Childcare training: Alpha Course 101 to 505, ECD Educator Course, Beta 201 and NSHEQ
What do you love about our Preschool? The atmosphere of the team, and mostly the kids – I love them.
Assistant
Name and Surname: Thokozile Ndhlovu
Highest Qualification: SA Childcare training: Alpha Course 101 to 505, ECD Educator Course, Beta 201 and NSHEQ
What do you love about our Preschool? I love watching the children grow and develop.
Assistant
Name and Surname: Adelaide Masipa
Highest Qualification: SA Childcare ECD Educator Course
What do you love about our Preschool? Our Preschool provides a warm, caring, and happy environment where children between the ages of 3 months and 5 years can learn and play. I love to teach and love our children.
Assistant
Name and Surname: Julia Mpolokeng M Madileng
Highest Qualification: Nido Nursing College. SA Childcare training: Alpha Course 101 to 505, ECD Educator Course, Beta 201 and NSHEQ
What do you love about our Preschool? The love I have being around children and knowing the differences according to age groups. Being able to encourage them with their schoolwork and to be a better person when they grow up. To also be able to motivate them to love themselves and to know that they are special.
Assistant
Name and Surname: Nthabiseng Sekete
Highest Qualification: ECD Level 4 and 5 Grade R. SA Childcare training: Alpha Course 303 to 505, ECD Educator Course, Beta 201 and NSHEQ
What do you love about our Preschool? I love the environment and the children, as I hear new stories from them every day.
Assistant
Name and Surname: Elizabeth Zondo
Highest Qualification: SA Childcare training: Alpha Course 101 to 505, ECD Educator Course, Beta 201 and NSHEQ
What do you love about our Preschool? I love that we work as a team and the love we share with each other and the children. We make sure every child is loved and cared for.
Intern
Name and Surname: Gugu Mbele
Highest Qualification: Certificate in grade R
What do you love about our Preschool? What I love about preschool is that I make a positive impact on children, caring for them and fostering love for learning that will benefit them throughout their education journey.am gratefully to be part of the preschool where I have meant wonderful people who are willing to help me. and its uncommon to find a workplace that practical demonstrate collaboration and teamwork. Thats where my love for preschool was mostly enhance.