About us

Ferrymead Preschool and Nursery is modern, purpose built, 300sqm, Early Childhood Education Centre. We cater for families with children aged three months to five years and are situated in the quiet area of Settlers Crescent, Ferrymead. The centre is owned and operated by Tamasine and Jill Glassford a local mother and daughter-in-law team from Mt Pleasant.

Our indoor setting is relaxed, well-resourced and spacious. Our large, outdoor, natural play area allows the children plenty of room to move, discover and create in the fresh air and sunshine. These unique learning environments present endless opportunities for children to explore, be challenged, experiment and extend all areas of their development.

Our Staff

  • Tamasine Glassford

    Centre Manager/Owner

  • Jill Glassford

    Centre Administrator/Owner

  • Karen Taylor

    Preschool Team Leader

  • Tania McDougall

    Nursery Team Leader

  • Anita Bates

    Preschool Teacher

  • Genna Ryan

    Nursery Teacher

  • Kathryn Chitty

    Preschool Teacher

  • Lauren Pirie

    Nursery Teacher

  • Rachel Drummond

    Preschool Teacher

  • Victoria Goodman

    Preschool Teacher

  • Corrie Taplin

    Nursery Teacher

  • Angie Kodikara

    Preschool Teacher

  • Rachael Paterson

    Nursery Teacher

Be part of our team

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Useful Links

Brainwave Trust

Provides and promotes awareness about new findings in brain research and educates everyone who has an impact on the early life of tamariki/children. 

Health Info

Find out more information about Child Health.

Early Childhood Education

From here you can visit ECE Lead and ECE Educate, where you can find early childhood education information quickly and easily.

Ministry of Education

Provides information about Education in New Zealand.

Education Review Office

Providing information for parents and teachers about the quality of a Early Childhood Centre with the latest Education Review Office Report.

Work and Income

Find out information about Child Care Subsidies that may be available to your family.