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.
