Parent Committee

Jasmine Richardson: Parent Committee Chair Person 

Kia Ora, I am Jasmine Richardson.
My three children Gabriel, Zena and Mia-Rose have attended Toddlers Turf since March 2015. I work full-time in the banking industry and believe my children will always be my greatest accomplishment.  My husband and I searched all over South Auckland and looked at at least 5 centres before finding Toddlers Turf online. I thought for sure it would be full as it looked so awesome. The staff ratios are amongst the highest you will find, the staff experience and qualifications will also be hard to beat. The management and administration staff work tirelessly to ensure the centre is managed to the highest standard and have a friendly and helpful nature. Overall I recommend this centre to every parent. It is truly a diamond in the heart of South Auckland and I believe that it provides World Class service to its community.
Being involved in the Parent Committee gives me the opportunity to understand how the centre is being run and organised which gives me the confidence in their ability to be trusted with the care of my children.  Ultimately, I have joined the Parent Committee in the hope that I can be a part of the wonderful story I believe this centre writes in lives of our tamariki and their families.
Please feel welcome to join and take up your chance to do the same and be a part of something really amazing.

 

Ali Self: Parent Committee Secretary 

Hi I’m Ali, an Aussie from Perth married to Mark, a kiwi farmer. I am a landscape designer.   
Our daughter, Lyla, is in the Waka Whare and is a 4^th generation ‘Self’ to live on the family farm in Papatoetoe!
It is a daunting task choosing a childcare centre to leave your ‘baby’ at, but the warmth and professionalism shown by the staff at Toddlers Turf won us over instantly. We also love the diversity of cultures amongst both kids & staff, and how these are all celebrated throughout the year.
Being involved with the parent committee gives me the confidence that my child is learning in a safe and nurturing environment, and I look forward to contributing to this. It has also been a great way to meet other parents & staff from the centre. 

 

Donna Heke-Head: Parent Committee Member

Fakalofa lahi atu, Kia Ora & Hello.
I'm Donna, Mother of Summer-Jay and Eli. I have lived in Wiri for 6 years and started attending Toddlers Turf in February 2015. The atmosphere here is welcoming and my children LOVE being a part of it and around the wonderful staff. To be a part of the Parent Committee, allows me to give back to the centre for the Love, Respect, Care and Knowledge that they invest into my children. 

John Zen: Parent Committee Treasurer

My name is John Zen. I am currently a contractor at Sysmex. Sysmex is a software company servicing the healthcare sector. My role is Technical Project Manager. My baby Eugene Young Zen joined Toddlers Turf when we moved to Auckland in 2016.

He has blended in well. The teachers shower him with love and care. I enjoy practicing Tai Chi and doing oil painting.

Members: Renal Ravinesh, Sally Brown and Xtina Manuela