Zanel Herselman

Ashburton

Hi, I'm Georgia, and I am passionate about creating a warm, nurturing, and home-like environment where children feel safe, loved, and a true sense of belonging.

As a mum myself, I understand how important it is to find care that feels like an extension of your family. I believe children thrive when they are given time, space, and support to explore the world around them at their own pace and to follow their own interests and curiosities.

My background includes experience in early childhood education, as well as brief intervention and counselling roles, which has given me a strong understanding of the importance of emotional wellbeing, connection, and building trusting relationships with children and their whānau. I also have experience supporting neurodiverse children and value the unique strengths, perspectives, and ways of learning that each child brings. I strive to create an inclusive environment where every child feels understood, respected, and celebrated for exactly who they are.

I love providing opportunities for children to learn through play, adventure, and meaningful everyday experiences. Whether we're exploring outdoors, getting messy with sensory play, caring for our environment, creating with natural materials, or following a child's latest fascination, I believe some of the best learning happens when children are free to wonder, discover, and lead their own learning journeys.

My hope is to create a place where children feel at home—a place where they can build confidence, develop a love of learning, form meaningful connections, and simply enjoy being children.

I look forward to welcoming families into my home and partnering with parents and whānau to support each child as they grow, learn, and flourish.