About Us
Our te reo name – Te Iti Kahurangi – speaks of the precious small treasures that our tamariki are – treasures who deserve our best educational care and aroha.
About Us
Our te reo name – Te Iti Kahurangi – speaks of the precious small treasures that our tamariki are – treasures who deserve our best educational care and aroha.
Eden Cottage was established in 1983 as a way to meaningfully support the growing number of young families in our community.
Our te reo name – Te Iti Kahurangi – speaks of the precious small treasures that our tamariki are – treasures who deserve our best educational care and aroha.
Based in a homely cottage setting, we are able to welcome up to 38 tamariki between the ages of 2-5 years to what will be their home away from home.
Daily sessions include:
Daily activities include:
- Morning sessions
- 8:30am - 12:30pm
- Afternoon Sessions
- 1:00pm - 4:00pm
- Whole day sessions
- 8:30am - 4:00pm
- School Hour Sessions
- Please Contact Us
- Small and Large group activities
- Music & Movement
- Art & Creativity
- Own play choices
- Outdoor Exploration and much more
Daily sessions include:
- Morning sessions
- 8:30am - 12:30pm
- Afternoon Sessions
- 1:00pm - 4:00pm
- Whole day sessions
- 8:30am - 4:00pm
- School Hour Sessions
- Please Contact Us
Daily activities include:
- Small and Large group activities
- Music & Movement
- Art & Creativity
- Own play choices
- Outdoor Exploration and much more
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Meet The Team
Our teachers are our most important investment into our tamariki.
We benefit from being part of Visionwest Community Trust when it comes to obtaining wider resources for learning.
Crystal Lynch
H E A D T E A C H E R
QUALIFIED AND REGISTERED TEACHER
Hello/Namaste/Kia Ora,
My name is Crystal, I am an Anglo-Indian. Having grown up in India, I’ve lived in New Zealand for 22 years. I live locally with my husband and two children. Working with children is a dream I had since childhood. I love seeing tamariki grow socially and in their education, and I love serving my community in this way.
Vineeta Kumar
A D M I N I S T R A T O R
Kia Ora, Bula, Namaste
My name is Vineeta and I’m a mum of two beautiful children. I grew up in West Auckland, and I dont think I will ever leave! My husband and I lead the worship team in our church where we love seeing others grow in their gifts given by God.
I love children, and it’s a passion of mine to see them grow and learn new skills. It’s an absolute blessing to be a part of this centre and to be working with such amazing teachers while I study ECE.
Lile Oneone
T E A C H E R
Talofa lava, my name is Lile.
I love being part of the Eden Cottage team and getting to meet all of the wonderful children.
I live locally in West Auckland and have two school aged children of my own. I really enjoy helping the children here at the centre learn and grow in a supportive, creative environment.
Claudia Cadelis
QUALIFIED AND REGISTERED TEACHER
Kia ora my name is Claudia Cadelis. I come from Sri Lanka. My husband, children and I have been dedicated to serving our community and we were privileged to have many years serving our wider community through our work and lifestyle.
I am passionate about working with children, I enjoy baking, gardening, and working alongside a collaborative team. Together my husband and I enjoy praying, singing, reading, and gardening.
I joined Eden Cottage in January 2023 and I look forward to journeying alongside our children, families, and teaching team to provide them with rich learning experiences which are fun, educative, and memorable.
Memory Williamson
T E A C H E R
Kia Orana, Kia Ora, my name is Memory. I have 3 beautiful children and we are of Cook Island ethnicity.
Becoming an ECE Teacher is a new career path for me and I am so happy to be a part of the team here at Eden Cottage, everyone is very welcoming.
I enjoy every week because I get to see all the children’s beautiful faces. It is a blessing to watch the children grow, keeping them safe and learning together.
I look forward to welcoming our current and future children and families.
Phoebe Coenradi
QUALIFIED AND REGISTERED TEACHER
Many of you may have seen me at kindy. My name is Phoebe Coenradi. I feel very privileged to have accepted a position as a teacher here at Eden Cottage.
I have three kids who have all loved and still love this very special place. I am looking forward to working alongside the amazing team of kaiako and you the whānau to grow and nurture the gifts and talents of our tamariki.
I am a passionate follower of Jesus and love seeing the difference that prayer and God’s love make in our lives. I look forward to getting to know you all more.