Our team

The kind humans behind the magic.

Our team is what makes Magic Moments special — qualified, warm, SACE-registered and here for every child by name.

Note: The portraits below are placeholder illustrations while we schedule official team photos.

Leadership

Janine Larkan

Head of School

Janine leads Magic Moments with a simple vision: a warm, homely preschool where every child in Queensburgh is known by name. She still greets almost every family at the gate each morning.

Early Childhood Development specialist
SACE registered
20+ years in ECD

Makes the best homemade play-dough this side of Durban.

Teachers

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Miss Zanele

Baby Room Lead Teacher

Miss Zanele runs our Baby Room with endless patience and a warm lap always available. She keeps detailed daily diaries for every baby so parents never miss a milestone.

Diploma in ECD (NQF Level 5)
Paediatric First Aid

Can settle almost any crying baby in under two minutes.

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Miss Emma

Toddler Class Teacher

Miss Emma turns every day in the Toddler room into a sing-along adventure — with lots of messy play, story time and gentle potty-training support.

NQF Level 4 ECD
Music & Movement Certification

Plays four instruments and often sneaks a ukulele into circle time.

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Miss Thandi

Nursery Class Teacher (3–4 years)

Miss Thandi runs a busy, curious Nursery classroom filled with themed weekly learning, early literacy games and a lot of laughter.

Diploma in ECD
SACE registered

Grows the veggie garden the children help harvest.

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Miss Priya

Grade R Teacher

Miss Priya prepares our biggest Magic Moments stars for Big School with a play-based, CAPS-aligned programme. Confidence and curiosity come first — reading and writing follow naturally.

B.Ed Foundation Phase
CAPS Grade R specialist
SACE registered

Keeps a running list of every 'first word read' by every child in her class.

Specialists

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Mr. Reece

Kinderkinetics & Remedial Specialist

Mr. Reece leads our on-site Kinderkinetics programme, working in small groups on coordination, balance, laterality and core strength — with plenty of obstacle courses and giggles.