Juanita Cootes
Centre Owner
Our team
Meet the people who help tamariki feel welcome, supported, and ready to enjoy the day.
Parkside Grove has a team of dedicated and caring kaiako, alongside experienced centre leaders, all working with the shared goal that every child can learn, develop, and thrive without limitation.
Leadership
The people many families first connect with as they get to know the centre.
Fiona Gray
Regional Manager
Brooke Valentine
Centre Manager
Teaching team
Qualified kaiako supporting learning, care, and warm day-to-day relationships.
Ramil Rapado
Qualified Kaiako
Ramil leads the Pūhihi Room and supports tamariki as they build confidence for the move to school.
Emma Skudder-Dey
Qualified Kaiako
Silvia Tjung
Qualified Kaiako
Katherine Lipaopao
Qualified Kaiako