About

OWNER, PRINCIPAL AND TEACHER 

Karen has been a teacher for over 35 years of which 24 years she has been a Principal. Karen is an energetic doer and thanks to her vision, determination and dedication to the educational needs of Howick's local children she has made Heritage House Preschool into what it is today. Karen is married and has two grown up children and a granddaughter.

TEACHER GRADE RRR 

3 turning 4 years old

Bronwyn is our teacher for our Grade RRR children.  She joined us in 2021. Bronwyn first found her love for teaching in 2004 when doing missionary work in Kenya through her high school. Bronwyn is creative in the way she teaches her class and the children learn a great deal. She is married with two boys at Primary school.

ASSISTANT AND CHILD CARER 

2 turning 3 years old 

Thobile has been employed as the assistant and child carer to our 2 to 3 year old children since 2016, and she works alongside Karen van Lelyveld. Thobile has an amazing rapport with the children and the younger children naturally gravitate to her because of her gentle caring personality. Thobile has a daughter at Primary school.

ASSISTANT TO GRADE RR GROUP

Hope joined our staff in 2021 as a classroom assistant, she plans to study for a diploma in Early Childhood Development as she feels she has finally found her passion in teaching young children. Hope has one child who attends our school.

TEACHER GRADE R

Subashni is our dedicated Grade R teacher! With a Degree in Education and a passion for lifelong learning, she is currently pursuing higher degrees. She is fluent in IsiZulu and brings a wealth of knowledge to our classroom. Subashni loves working with young children and is committed to creating a nurturing environment. Outside of school, she is a wife and mom to two energetic primary school boys. 

TEACHER BABY BUGS GROUP

4 month to 2 years old

Chrissy is our 4 month to 2 year old teacher, she has been with us since 2018. Chrissy has a very good rapport with the children. Chrissy also fills the role as Aftercare Teacher.

ASSISTANT AND CHILD CARER 

4 months to 2 year olds 

Nokuthula is the assistant and child carer in our Baby Bugs Group. She has worked with us since 2021 and is always willing to assist wherever needed. She is married and has two sons and a daughter.

TEACHER GRADE RR

Shannon is our dedicated Grade RR teacher for the Dragonfly group! With a degree in Foundation Phase Education and years of experience since 2015, Shannon brings warmth and expertise to her teaching.

She has a gentle nature which creates a nurturing environment, making her a beloved figure among her students. Outside of school, Shannon is a busy mom to her 10-month-old baby boy, who keeps her on her toes.

CLEANER

Noma is our cleaner and has been part of our staff since 2018, she is helpful and always willing to help where needed. Noma keeps the whole school clean and hygienic for the safety of the children and staff. Noma has one child who attends our school.

AFTERCARE TEACHER

Maxine is our Aftercare Teacher. She worked as an Assistant Teacher   at Heritage House Preschool before becoming an Au Pair for a family in Holland in 2023/24. She returned to South Africa and continued to work for us as the Aftercare Teacher for 6 months last year. Maxine is single.

TEACHER LADYBIRD GROUP

2 Turning 3 years old

Tarryn is our Ladybird Class teacher for children who are 2 years old and will turn 3 during the year. Tarryn has over four years of experience working with young children. Before becoming a preschool teacher Tarryn worked as a therapist for children with special needs and also volunteered with underprivileged children. These experiences helped her realise that early childhood education is her true passion!

Tarryn believes that learning should be fun and full of exploration in a safe, loving, and supportive space where children can play, discover, and grow. For many children, this is their first experience in a school environment away from home, so it’s important that they feel comfortable and secure as they learn and develop a love for school.