We are a trained group
of teachers with passion to educate
We are committed to employing the best possible person for the position required. All staff are supported in taking part in on-going professional development. Our teachers all enjoy interacting with, and caring for, children. They are dedicated to providing your child/children with the best quality care and education. Our teaching staff have early childhood qualifications and participate in on-going training to further develop their skills and knowledge.
Students who are studying ECE at Tertiary Institutions and Colleges sometimes attend our centre for observation and work experience. These students always work with one of our qualified staff, are fully supervised and are not included in staff to child ratios.
Our Philosophy
We at Roscommon Learning Centre thrive on Relationships. We believe that warm, responsive and trusting relationships are built from many positive interactions over time. These occur when the caregiver is ‘in tune’ with the child’s signals and needs, and responds in a warm and positive way. We believe in scaffolding each child’s learning by guiding and supporting them through their developmental journeys and pathways. We also value the Whanau aspirations and priorities for their child’s learning. We welcome and respect the cultural diversity that our community brings us, and acknowledge the bi cultural heritage of Aotearoa founded in the Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
We aim to provide an environment that is homely, safe, nurturing, respectful, and offers a sense of belonging to our tamariki and their whanau. We believe in fostering social competence and confidence in children via a range of learning experiences by our learned educators. We embody the principles of Te Whariki within our curriculum- Holistic Development, Empowerment, Family and community, and relationships. We believe in learning through play and creating an environment that would trigger the little minds and make new discoveries each day.
We aim to provide an inclusive environment for our tamariki and welcome the cultural diversity that they bring in. We celebrate a rich environment where child’s language, rituals and symbols are promoted and protected.
Centre Owner
I have always loved children, from a very young age I have been confident in handling babies and wanting to entertain them. After marriage when contemplating having our own family a family member pointed out an Earn as you Learn scheme with Kindercare Learning Centre and NZ Tertiary College where you do a 40 hour week and night classes. And as the saying goes “the rest is history”
I love spending time with my whanau and our two dogs, watching my son and daughter play football, spending time at the beach which reminds me of my childhood hometown Taupo.
Sujata Patel (B Ed, Dip Ed)
Centre Co-Owner and Accounts
Born and Raised in Fiji I moved to NZ in 1989, met Sujata in 1991 and been together since. My role is to support to our brilliant team and keep them happy. Apart from this business I run our Bookstore in Onehunga.
Jitu Patel
Toiahi Bloomfield
I am Toiahi Bloomfield, an Early Childhood Specialist dedicated to cultivating the boundless potential within young learners. My greatest joy lies in weaving cultural inclusivity into the fabric of early education, fostering a deep sense of belonging and understanding among children.
Rooted in faith, I embrace love, joy, and purpose in every aspect of my practice, ensuring that each child’s journey is met with warmth, encouragement, and wonder. With over a decade of experience, I have learned that teaching is a continuous evolution—each challenge shaping me into a more reflective, compassionate, and inspired Teacher. My mission is to create nurturing spaces where children flourish, curiosity thrives, and learning becomes a joyful adventure.
Gazal Sharma
Namastey/ Kia Ora. My name is Gazal Sharma. I am originally from Punjab ( India) and I came to New Zealand in 2015 to continue to get International educational experince. I have been a teacher back in India. I love working with Tamariki as it is my passion to be a part of children’s educational journey. like to provide I believe that it is my responsibility for delivering creative curriculum and learning . I also believe in helping children to express through
craft . I have developed strong skills in creating fun and interactive learning activities and materials through planning, observing, and reporting on child development and learning, developing a solid rapport with children, families, and staff. In addition to being a very organized teacher, I am creative, enthusiastic, and sensitive to children’s individual and unique needs. I possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as computer skills. I am pleased to join Roscommon Learning centre and build connections with whanau and tamariki of the community.
Glenda Evangelista
Teaching for me is a gift like a wonderful opportunity to help develop holistic learners. I see each child as unique and special beings deserving of love, care and guidance. My 15 years of
teaching experience in my home country Philippines and 3years here in New Zealand had always been productive and amazing as I am passionate about dealing with children.
I believe that children learn through play, so I commit myself in creating enjoyable learning experiences for our Tamariki to explore, discover, create and imagine. I love creating space that respects cultural
diversity and inspires them to understand and acknowledge differences and appreciate each other’s rich culture. I dedicate myself to creating an enjoyable learning environment for everyone by doing everything with love.
Sela Talau
An energetic, ambitious person with a sound and optimistic outlook on all things in life. Sela has a clear, logical mind with a practical approach to problem solving and a drive to see things through to completion and loves working with children.
Juanita Hamman
My main motivations in teaching are holistic teaching, guiding a student to be able to have problem solving skills. Highly accomplished and approximately nine years’ experience in the teaching field from early childhood, primary to au pair. Extensive history in developing teaching plans for children from a multicultural background. Sensitive to children’s needs.
Currently studying towards completing ECE Diploma
