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. She is the mother of four children, two girls and two boys aged 28, 25, 20 and 15 years.
“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.”
Favourite quotes:
“Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.” Nelson Mandela
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you will go.” Dr Seuss
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.”
Quote: “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.”
– Benjamin Franklin
Caitlin Sharp
Teacher & Vice Principal
Teaches 5-6 year olds (Grade R)
Quote: Little things make big days.
Ilana Liebenberg
Teacher
Teaches 4-5 year olds
Quote : “Tough times never last, but tough people do.” Robert H. Schuller
Shannon De Chalain
Teacher
Teaches 2-3 year olds.
Roxanne Gorven
Teacher
Teaches 3-4 year olds
Quote – “God is within her, she will not fail.”
Ps 46:5
Kirsten Bold
Teacher
Teaches 4-5 year olds.
Nicolene Rollandi
Teacher
Teaches 1-2 year olds.
Shayleen Rudd
Teacher
Teaches 15months – 2.5 years
Quote: “A childs life is like a piece of paper on which every person leaves a mark.” Robert Heinein.
Danica Rudd
Teacher
Quote: “Whether you colour the world or light it up blue, you are making a difference so keep being you”
Laura Krumm
Support Teacher
Quote – “A teacher takes a hand, opens a mind and touches a heart”
Neli Mbokazi
Teaching Assistant
Quote: “God stands by us when we’re down. He encourages us when we think of quitting, and He guides us when things seem confusing. He cares.
Precious Zondi
Teaching Assistant
Quote: “God’s plans for you are better than any plans you have for yourself. So don’t be afraid of God’s will, even if it’s differet from yours.”
Khanyi Nxumalo
Teaching Assistant
Nomonde Mlamla
Support Teacher & Aftercare director
Quote – “What we learn with pleasure we never forget.” – Alfred Mercier
Sli Luthuli
Teaching Assistant
Quote – “You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.”
Emanual
Grounds Keeper
Leonard
Grounds keeper
What Sets Us Apart?
- On-site educational psychologist
- Small classes with 10-12 children in each class
- With a max of 14 children in higher classes.
- 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
1 – 2 years, taught by Nicolene Rollandi.
Yellow Group
2 – 3 years, taught by Shannon De Chalain.
Red Group
2-3 years, taught by Shayleen Rudd.
Blue Group
3-4 years, taught by Roxy Gorven.
Orange Group
3-4 years, taught by Danica Rudd.
Purple Group
4-5 years, taught by Kirsten Bold.
Green Group
4-5 years, taught by Ilana Liebenberg.
Grade R
5- 6 years, taught by Caitlin Sharp.
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.
