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.
Kelly Melville
QUALIFIED AND REGISTERED TEACHER
Kia ora, Kō Kelly tōku ingoa.
My name is Kelly. I grew up in Western Southland, one of the most beautiful parts of New Zealand. I moved to Auckland many years ago and trained to become an early childhood teacher. I have had the pleasure of working with tamariki and whānau in a variety of early childhood settings.
I am passionate about providing quality early childhood education so that our tamariki can flourish in all areas, physical, spiritual, emotional and intellectual.
I love music and movement, and providing an interesting and fun, language rich environment which supports children’s interests. I have a special interest in supporting tamariki to develop emotional and social regulation.
Liza Brown
T E A C H E R
QUALIFIED AND REGISTERED TEACHER
Kia Ora, Hello, Kia Orana, Talofa. Malo e lelei, Bula, As – salamu alaikum, Namaste, Whanau, parents and tamariki.
I am passionate about learning and teaching. Our tamariki are our taonga and it is a privilege to be with them and their whānau in this learning journey at Eden Cottage. I take a holistic approach in managing our tamariki, where Taha Wairua (Spiritual Wellbeing), Taha Tinana (Physical Wellbeing), Taha Whanau (Family and Social Wellbeing), and Taha Hinengaro (Emotional Wellbeing) are looked after.
Jodi Taylor
A D M I N I S T R A T O R
My name is Jodi. I’m passionate about working with tamariki and their whānau so they can thrive and be healthy. I love that my role at Eden Cottage enables me to support the teachers, tamariki and their whānau in achieving that purpose.
Lile Oneone
T E A C H E R
NON-QUALIFIED TEACHER
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.
Vineeta Kumar
T E A C H E R
NON-QUALIFIED TEACHER
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.