Our Team
Meet our qualified team of teachers and teaching assistants at Bright Buttons Pre-School.

Ingrid Green
Founder & Principal
Ingrid Green is a qualified Educational Psychologist, and a mother of four children.
“I am absolutely passionate about children and their education. I love teaching using books and music, but mostly I love children. They’re my best.”

Anne-Marie Daly
Administrator
“My experience at Bright Buttons is that it is a nurturing environment that allows children to develop their own unique little personalities.”

Caitlin Sharp
Teacher & Vice Principal

Shannon De Chalain
Teacher

Bianca Holl
Teacher

Tarryn Fripp
Teacher

Kirsten Bold
Teacher

Shayleen Rudd
Teacher

Seanne Meaker
Teacher

Laura Krumm
Support Teacher

Nomonde Mlamla
Support Teacher & Aftercare director

Precious Zondi
Teaching Assistant

Khanyi Nxumalo
Teaching Assistant

Neli Mbokazi
Teaching Assistant

Sli Luthuli
Teaching Assistant

Zandile Ngubane
Assistant Teacher

Londeka Ncanana
Assistant Teacher

Thando Dladla
Assistant Teacher

Emanual
Grounds Keeper

Leonard
Grounds keeper

Gerard
Grounds keeper
What Sets Us Apart?
- On-site educational psychologist
- Small classes with up to 14 in a class.
- Gr R maximum 16 children with 2 teachers.
- Each class has a teacher and an assistant
- A high teacher:child ratio of 1:5 or 1:6
- Loving passionate qualified teachers
- Educated teacher assistants who love children
- Innovative and inspiring learning programme
- Teaching children beyond the expected norm


Our classes are arranged into age by colour,
we take kids from ages 12 months to 6 years.

Rainbow Group

Yellow Group
2 – 3 years

Red Group
2-3 years

Blue Group
3-4 years

Orange Group
3-4 years

Purple Group
4-5 years

Green Group
4-5 years

Grade R
5- 6 years
Attendance options
There is the option of sending a child 2 days, 3 days or 5 days per week.
The school terms generally follow the private and the government school terms.
Schedule a tour at Bright Buttons Today!
We would be delighted to take you on a tour of Bright Buttons. You may set up an appointment to come see the school/tour by phoning 031 765 2532 or emailing info@brightbuttons.co.za. Our secretary will assist you with setting up a tour of the school. Alternatively, you can do an online application so that you get into the system as the waiting list is based on a first come, first served basis. We will then contact you by phone or email to arrange a visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I send my child part-time?
Yes! Your child can come part-time, either 2 days or 3 days a week.
Does my child need to be potty trained to attend Bright Buttons?
No. We follow the child and when the child is ready, and together with the parents we will potty-train the child.
Are all your classes small?
Do you offer aftercare until 5pm?
Are the Aftercare fees included in the school fees?
No, aftercare fees are not included in the school fees.