Mt Albert
- 222 Carrington Road, Mt Albert, Auckland 1025
- (+64) 09 849 2923
- Information
Our Vision
Tui Art is committed to combining different teaching methods in children’s daily learning and emphasising artistic accomplishment. At Tui Art, teachers use fun, research-based, multisensory strategies to help children develop art appreciation, social skills, and initial literacy skills, including the alphabet, phonics and literacy, handwriting, and everyday math. Join Tui Art to lay a solid foundation for your child to enter primary school and for better learning in the future. Tui Art also cares about the well-being of parents, aiming to support them in many ways and create more value for our community.
Our Value
Children are active protagonists in their growing processes. Like every human being, every child is the constructor of knowledge, competence, and autonomy. At Tui Art, regardless of gender, ability, age, race and background, every child has an equal opportunity. We strive to provide a safe, secure, responsive and nurturing environment that supports the learning and development of infants, toddlers and preschoolers. The goal of the kaiako/teacher is to create close and trusting relationships between them and their parents and to foster strong emotional development and attachment to the children. Learning through play and fun experiences is the key to a rich and quality education.
Tui Art Early Learning Centre
Mt Albert
Address: 222 Carrington Road, Mt Albert, Auckland 1025
Email: mtalbert@tuiart.co.nz
Phone: (+64) 09 849 2923
Hours: 7.30 am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday
the wonderful team at Mt Albert
Sheila
Fully Registered Teacher
Kia ora! Hello, Namaskaram
My name is Sheila Kumar, and I am the Centre Manager. I am a fully registered teacher with over 24 years of experience in early childhood education in Auckland. I hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and a Bachelor of Teaching, and I have had the privilege of working at this Centre for the past 17 wonderful years. I am grateful to be part of the amazing team at Tui Art ELC, who have welcomed me to be part of the team.
I am deeply passionate about supporting children to reach their full potential and to grow as confident, capable, and enthusiastic learners. In my role as Centre Manager, I am committed to ensuring consistently high-quality education and care across the Centre, while fostering a warm, inclusive, and respectful learning environment for children, whānau, and staff.
I am married and blessed with two beautiful daughters, both of whom are married, and I am a proud grandmother to two amazing grandchildren. My family, alongside my commitment to early childhood education, continues to be my greatest source of joy, strength, and inspiration.
Bindu
Centre Cook
Hello, Namaste,
My name is Bindu Gorantla, the cook at the day care and mother of one boy. With over 3 years of working experience in airlines meal preparation, quality controller and audit from India. I am a reliable and caring Cook with experience preparing nutritious, age-appropriate meals in an early childhood education and care setting. I prepare food that supports children’s health, growth, and wellbeing, in line with centre policies. I contribute to the ongoing development of the childcare centre by planning and preparing nutritious, food that support children’s health, growth, and learning. I ensure food is handled, stored, and prepared safely while consistently meeting allergy management, cultural preferences, and special dietary needs. My work aligns with food safety legislation, centre policies, and Early Childhood Education regulatory standards, supporting strong compliance and quality assurance.
My goal is to support children’s health, wellbeing, and development by providing safe, nutritious, and inclusive meals that encourage healthy eating habits. Through strong food safety practices, effective allergy management, and collaboration with educators, the role helps maintain consistent routines, meet ECE regulatory requirements, and contribute to a safe, supportive, and high-quality learning environment for all children.
Christina
Fully Registered Teacher
Kia Ora, Hello, Kamusta,
My name is Christina Guerrero. I am the team leader and a teacher in the Over 2’s room. I have been working in Early Childhood Education for more than 20 years. I am a fully qualified registered teacher and hold an undergraduate degree in BS Psychology, as well as a Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education.
I live locally in Mt Albert with my husband and three wonderful children. We love spending time together as a family, exploring new places and simply being around our loved ones. Whānau is very important to me, and I believe that their involvement and contribution are vital to a child’s development. It is my goal, as a kaiako, to nurture these relationships to support our tamariki’s growth.
I am also passionate about literacy development and play-based learning. Being a mother has taught me the importance of providing a nurturing, loving environment and the vital role it plays in a child’s development. I feel honoured to work alongside the excellent team here at Tui Art ELC, who have been like a family to me.
Meena
Unqualified Teacher
Kia ora, Namaste, Hello,
My name is Meena Rathore, and I am from India. I am the mother of a 15-year-old daughter. I am an overseas-trained teacher with a Bachelor of Education and a Master’s degree in Economics. I worked for three years in a senior secondary school.
In 2017, I started working in ECE, and since then I have worked for more than eight years. I have always been passionate about tamariki and respect their individuality, development, interests, and ability to solve problems. I strongly believe in creating a secure and safe environment for our tamariki and in building strong, meaningful relationships.
I am excited to be joining the Tui Art team and becoming part of this learning community.
Shamsi
Fully Registered Teacher
Kia ora, salamwalaikum,
My name is Shamsi, an early childhood teacher. I am a mother to three girls and grandmother to three granddaughters amd one grandson.
I completed my diploma in ECE in New Zealand. I also completed my Masters in Sociology and Bachelor of Education in Bangladesh.
My goal is to educate our tamariki through whole child development. My focus is on health and safety during play.
Sheila
Fully Registered Teacher
Kia ora! Hello, Namaskaram
My name is Sheila Kumar, and I am the Centre Manager. I am a fully registered teacher with over 24 years of experience in early childhood education in Auckland. I hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and a Bachelor of Teaching, and I have had the privilege of working at this Centre for the past 17 wonderful years. I am grateful to be part of the amazing team at Tui Art ELC, who have welcomed me to be part of the team.
I am deeply passionate about supporting children to reach their full potential and to grow as confident, capable, and enthusiastic learners. In my role as Centre Manager, I am committed to ensuring consistently high-quality education and care across the Centre, while fostering a warm, inclusive, and respectful learning environment for children, whānau, and staff.
I am married and blessed with two beautiful daughters, both of whom are married, and I am a proud grandmother to two amazing grandchildren. My family, alongside my commitment to early childhood education, continues to be my greatest source of joy, strength, and inspiration.