About Fun ‘n’ Play Childcare Centre

Fun ‘n’ Play Childcare Centre is a privately owned, offering a nurturing home like environment for children from 2 to 5 years. The Management and Educators of Fun ‘n’ Play childcare centre aim to provide high quality care and education for young children. Children deserve the best and we strive to provide this by our trained and professional teachers.

Deepika – Centre Manager

Namaste! My name is Deepika Lahar (Dee). I have been living in New Zealand since 2014. I have worked in Early childhood for more than 7 years. Being mother of 2 children, I always enjoy having fun with the children while also sharing their learning journey.

I believe children learn best through play and education at their own pace, level and ability and most importantly when they feel safe and secure in trusting relationships. Fun n Play to me is more than a place to work. It is a place where I can be a part of laying the foundation for young learners, to prepare them for future learning. I respect and encourage children’s own culture and languages in the centre.

Katy – ECE Teacher

Kia Ora
Katy Thornburrow toku Ingoa

I am qualified and registered teacher with over 10 years experience. I love my job and being creative.
Children have the best imaginations. My teaching philosophy incorpatates risk taking and messy play. I am looking forward to many adventures and lots of fun ahead of me.

Geeta – Teacher

Namaste everyone My name is Geeta. Geeta name meaning is Holy Book of the Hindus. I am from India. Here, I am living with my husband. I am very friendly, adjustable, supportive and jolly person. You always see a smile on my face. I love children that’s why I opted teaching as my profession. I love to try different art and craft activities and fun activities with children.

A New ECE teacher will join us soon…

Vivien – Office Admin

Nihao，Huan ying ni men.

Welcome to join us in Fun N Play.

My name is Vivien and I come from Guangzhou China. It is my pleasure and honor to be here working for ECE sector.

We Chinese have an old saying “it takes 10 years to grow a tree while it may take 100 years to educate next generation”.

I value the importance of teaching and nurturing our young kids from the very beginning so that it will leave meaningful and inspirational marks for their future.

Amrit – Centre Cook

HI, I’m Amrit. I am originally from India and completed my Bachelor of Arts there. Now I’m live in NewZealnd with my husband. I am one of the support staff here at Fun N Play.