Monica and Lerato
Innovative chefs
They serve delicious, healthy, child friendly meals. Monica has worked at Maylill for 27 years. Her meals are delicious and made with passion. Monica runs an immaculate, clean kitchen that she is very proud of. She runs the kitchen with an “iron fist”. Lerato has worked at Maylill for 5 years. She is an exciting chef who is always looking at new ideas to make the meals exciting. In the afternoons she assists on the playground.


Letty and Marjory
Cleaners
The school is kept immaculately clean due to the hard work of these dedicated ladies. Germ areas are high priority. Classes are cleaned twice a day. Spring cleaning is done every Saturday to ensure areas that cannot be cleaned during the week are cleaned. Letty has worked at Maylill for 19 years. She is a dedicate cleaner who carries out her duties with pride. Letty is qualified in Home Based Care. Marjory has worked at Maylill for 5 years. She is dedicated and hardworking. Marjory is always willing to go the extra mile in order to keep Maylill clean.
Leonard
Maintenance Man
Leonard started at Maylill in 1997. He is the “Maintenance Man” at Maylill. There is no job too big or small that he cannot do. He ensures that Maylill is always well maintained. Our gardens are always beautiful, thanks to Leonard. Leonard also is our security guard at the gate daily, ensuring the safety of the children. Leonard is a passionate, proud staff member.
Jayline
Afternoon Manager
Jayline has been at working at Maylill for 5 years. Jay starts at 13.00 daily and is the Manager in the afternoons. She closes the school in the afternoons. Jays friendly, approachable and professional personality allows parents and staff ask for assistance when required.


Madeline
School Secretary
Madeline has worked at Maylill since 2017. She is the friendly, face you will see when you enter Maylill. As the Secretary she has 14 years of pre-school education experience as well as managing a school. Her experience is invaluable to Maylill. Madeline’s professional, kind, caring and professional manner is a true asset to all that work with her.
Cheryl
Head of Department/Manager Teachers/Assistants
Cheryl has been at Maylill for the past 20 years. She started in the Junior division and soon progressed to the senior division. Her methodical, disciplined yet caring way of teaching has benefitted many children over the years. Cheryl has her Level 4 in ECD. She now manages the education and Teachers at Maylill.


Theresa
Bambino Class Teacher
Theresa has been working at Maylill in the baby division for 15 years. She has taught in various other age groups for 20 years. Theresa is a compassionate, dedicated, loyal and an extremely experienced teacher. Theresa runs a strict, safe, well organized and loving classroom.
Bertha
Bambino Class Assistant Teacher
Bertha has worked at Maylill for 34 years. When Maylill was established 34 years ago, Bertha was the first staff member, employed as a cleaner. Bertha has her Level 4 qualification. Bertha has worked with children from 3 months to 6 years. She also taught Special Needs children for 5 years. Her experience and expertise in all aspects of childcare are seen in her everyday work ethic and is “treasured”!


Albertina
Bambino Class Assistant Teacher
Albertina has worked at Maylill for 21 years. She has worked with babies for 18 years and also worked in our Special Needs Division for 3 years with severely handicapped children. Albertina is a gentle, patient, loving and kind assistant. Her experience is shown in her work every day.
Ingrid
Pet Class Teacher
Ingrid has been working at Maylill for 3 years. She ran her own playgroup for 13 years, did aftercare for 3 years and has taught children of all ages groups for the past 20 years. She is a dedicated and compassionate teacher who enjoys exposing the children to various sensory activities and encourages them in every way possible to reach their milestones. Ingrid is a loving, patient and kind teacher, who always understanding the needs and wants of children.


Mirriam
Pet Class Assistant Teacher
Mirriam has been working at Maylill for 6 years. Mirriam has worked in our baby and junior division. She is an extremely patient, kind, friendly happy assistant. She always has the children’s best interests at heart.
Bongiwe
Pet Class Assistant Teacher
Bongiwe has been working at Maylill for 5 years. She has worked in the baby and junior division. Bongiwe’s compassion towards the children and her gentle, kind and patient personality is loved by all the children.


Karen
Sea Class Teacher
Karen has been working at Maylill for 7 years in the junior division and has 10 years teaching experience in other age groups. She is a caring, understanding, firm, teacher who continually encourages children to reach their full potential.
Tami
Sea Class Assistant Teacher
Tami has been at Maylill for 2 years. She is the assistant Teacher in the Sea class. Tami is a quiet, calm, loving and dedicated assistant. She is successful as an assistant due to her amazing teaching methods.


Refilwe
Insect Class Teacher
Refilwe started teaching at Maylill in January 2018. She has a level 4 certificate in E.C.D. She has been teaching for 2 years and has done numerous years of volunteer work. She is a dedicated teacher who shows care, love and perseverance in all she does.
Samantha
Insect Class Assistant Teacher
Samantha has been working at Maylill since April 2015 as an Assistant Teacher. She is vibrant, energetic and very popular with all the children. Her fun, loving ways are enjoyed by all.


Megan
Reptile Class Teacher
Megan joined Maylill at the beginning in January 2018 as a Teacher. She is an energetic, exciting and passionate teacher. She has her NQF Level 5 Diploma in E.C.D. and is currently registered for her BEd. foundation phase degree.
Portia
Reptile Class Assistant Teacher
Portia has worked at Maylill since 2016 as an Assistant Teacher. She is an exciting, firm and dedicated staff member. Portia understand the needs of children and goes to extra mile to assist the children. She has her Level 4 qualification in E.C.D. and intends to completing her Level.


Allison
Bird Class Teacher
Allison has worked at Maylill since 2017. She is currently studying her BEd. Foundation Phase degree. Her quiet demeanour has a calming effect in her class. She enjoys exploring and introducing new ideas and concepts to the children, encouraging them to use their logical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Lizzy
Bird Class Assistant Teacher
Lizzy has worked for Maylill for 22 years. She is an Assistant Teacher at Maylill and has assisted in all age groups. Her experience with childcare is shown in her daily programme. Lizzy is a strict disciplinarian who always has the child’s best interest at heart.


Tholakele
Farm Class Teacher
Tholakele is a Senior Primary qualified teacher, BEd. She has a passion for Early Childhood Development. Her patience and experience is invaluable. She has taught for 17 years in Primary School and motivates the children in all aspects of their development.
Johannah
Farm Class Assistant Teacher
Johannah has worked for Maylill for 8 years. She has experience in all age groups. Although she has a stern voice, she is patient and caring towards the children.


Bianca
Wild Animals Class Teacher
Bianca has worked at Maylill since 2014. She is currently studying her BEd. Foundation Phase through UNISA. Bianca is a dedicated hard-working teacher who is passionate about education. She manages her class efficiently and is structured in all her activities.
Colin
Dinosaur Class Teacher
Colin has been part of Maylill for 6 years. He started in the special needs division. Colin is a Grade R teacher. He is a passionate, dedicated, disciplined Teacher. He is our only male teacher and the children enjoy his style of teaching and the “father” figure. He is currently studying his BEd. degree through UNISA.
Monica and Lerato are our innovative chefs. They serve delicious, healthy, child friendly meals. Monica has worked at Maylill for 27 years. Her meals are delicious and made with passion. Monica runs an immaculate, clean kitchen that she is very proud of. She runs the kitchen with an “iron fist”. Lerato has worked at Maylill for 5 years. She is an exciting chef who is always looking at new ideas to make the meals exciting. In the afternoons she assists on the playground.
Letty and Marjory are cleaners at Maylill. The school is kept immaculately clean due to the hard work of these dedicated ladies. Germ areas are high priority. Classes are cleaned twice a day. Spring cleaning is done every Saturday to ensure areas that cannot be cleaned during the week are cleaned. Letty has worked at Maylill for 19 years. She is a dedicate cleaner who carries out her duties with pride. Letty is qualified in Home Based Care. Marjory has worked at Maylill for 5 years. She is dedicated and hardworking. Marjory is always willing to go the extra mile in order to keep Maylill clean.
Leonard started at Maylill in 1997. He is the “Maintenance Man” at Maylill. There is no job too big or small that he cannot do. He ensures that Maylill is always well maintained. Our gardens are always beautiful, thanks to Leonard. Leonard also is our security guard at the gate daily, ensuring the safety of the children. Leonard is a passionate, proud staff member.
Jayline has been at working at Maylill for 5 years. Jay starts at 13.00 daily and is the Manager in the afternoons. She closed the school in the afternoons. Jays friendly, approachable and professional personality allows parents and staff ask for assistance when required.
Madeline has worked at Maylill since 2017. She is the friendly, face you will see when you enter Maylill. As the Secretary she has 14 years of pre-school education experience as well as managing a school. Her experience is invaluable to Maylill. Madeline’s professional, kind, caring and professional manner is a true asset to all that work with her.
Cheryl: Head of Department/Manager Teachers/Assistants has been at Maylill for the past 20 years. She started in the Junior division and soon progressed to the senior division. Her methodical, disciplined yet caring way of teaching has benefitted many children over the years. Cheryl has her Level 4 in ECD. She now manages the education and Teachers at Maylill.
Theresa has been working at Maylill in the baby division for 15 years. She has taught in various other age groups for 20 years. Theresa is a compassionate, dedicated, loyal and an extremely experienced teacher. Theresa runs a strict, safe, well organized and loving classroom.
Bertha has worked at Maylill for 34 years. When Maylill was established 34 years ago, Bertha was the first staff member, employed as a cleaner. Bertha has her Level 4 qualification. Bertha has worked with children from 3 months to 6 years. She also taught Special Needs children for 5 years. Her experience and expertise in all aspects of childcare are seen in her everyday work ethic and is “treasured”!
Albertina has worked at Maylill for 21 years. She has worked with babies for 18 years and also worked in our Special Needs Division for 3 years with severely handicapped children. Albertina is a gentle, patient, loving and kind assistant. Her experience is shown in her work every day.
Ingrid has been working at Maylill for 3 years. She ran her own playgroup for 13 years, did aftercare for 3 years and has taught children of all ages groups for the past 20 years. She is a dedicated and compassionate teacher who enjoys exposing the children to various sensory activities and encourages them in every way possible to reach their milestones. Ingrid is a loving, patient and kind teacher, who always understanding the needs and wants of children.
Mirriam has been working at Maylill for 6 years. Mirriam has worked in our baby and junior division. She is an extremely patient, kind, friendly happy assistant. She always has the children’s best interests at heart.
Bongiwe has been working at Maylill for 5 years. She has worked in the baby and junior division. Bongiwe’s compassion towards the children and her gentle, kind and patient personality is loved by all the children.
Karen has been working at Maylill for 7 years in the junior division and has 10 years teaching experience in other age groups. She is a caring, understanding, firm, teacher who continually encourages children to reach their full potential.
Tami has been at Maylill for 2 years. She is the assistant Teacher in the Sea class. Tami is a quiet, calm, loving and dedicated assistant. She is successful as an assistant due to her amazing teaching methods.
Refilwe started teaching at Maylill in January 2018. She has a level 4 certificate in E.C.D. She has been teaching for 2 years and has done numerous years of volunteer work. She is a dedicated teacher who shows care, love and perseverance in all she does.
Samantha has been working at Maylill since April 2015 as an Assistant Teacher. She is vibrant, energetic and very popular with all the children. Her fun, loving ways are enjoyed by all.
Megan joined Maylill at the beginning in January 2018 as a Teacher. She is an energetic, exciting and passionate teacher. She has her NQF Level 5 Diploma in E.C.D. and is currently registered for her BEd. foundation phase degree.
Portia has worked at Maylill since 2016 as an Assistant Teacher. She is an exciting, firm and dedicated staff member. Portia understand the needs of children and goes to extra mile to assist the children. She has her Level 4 qualification in E.C.D. and intends to completing her Level.
Allison has worked at Maylill since 2017. She is currently studying her BEd. Foundation Phase degree. Her quiet demeanour has a calming effect in her class. She enjoys exploring and introducing new ideas and concepts to the children, encouraging them to use their logical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Lizzy has worked for Maylill for 22 years. She is an Assistant Teacher at Maylill and has assisted in all age groups. Her experience with childcare is shown in her daily programme. Lizzy is a strict disciplinarian who always has the child’s best interest at heart.
Tholakele is a Senior Primary qualified teacher, BEd. She has a passion for Early Childhood Development. Her patience and experience is invaluable. She has taught for 17 years in Primary School and motivates the children in all aspects of their development.
Johannah has worked for Maylill for 8 years. She has experience in all age groups. Although she has a stern voice, she is patient and caring towards the children.
Bianca has worked at Maylill since 2014. She is currently studying her BEd. Foundation Phase through UNISA. Bianca is a dedicated hard-working teacher who is passionate about education. She manages her class efficiently and is structured in all her activities.
Colin has been part of Maylill for 6 years. He started in the special needs division. Colin is a Grade R teacher. He is a passionate, dedicated, disciplined Teacher. He is our only male teacher and the children enjoy his style of teaching and the “father” figure. He is currently studying his BEd. degree through UNISA.
Tansy has been part of Maylill for 20 years. She is proud to be the owner of this amazing school. Tansy runs a professional pre-school that she is passionate about. She believes that there is no compromise on quality and the children’s needs always come first. Tansy employs 27, quality staff members, who in turn produce quality students and happy parents.