Staff Profiles

Leonie Skiffington, Centre Owner, Lynnmall - Joint Venture partner Henderson

After many years in the motel industry, mother of three Leonie Skiffington felt it was time for a change. Working within the early childcare sector had always appealed to Leonie and after considerable research she joined the team at Lollipops in 2003. Leonie owned Lollipops Educare in Lynn Mall for three years before her move to the Henderson centre in 2006. With a background that includes owning and operating a Hamilton motel for five years, payroll administration and various administrative roles, Leonie has valuable skills and knowledge that are vital to the Lynnmall and Henderson centre. Aside from the many administrative requirements, Leonie enjoys the endless variety that her role offers – from being on the floor with the children to meeting and greeting their parents and spending valuable time with her fantastic staff.

“I get great pleasure from watching our wonderful teachers interact with the children. It’s an absolute privilege to own a centre that offers such a valuable service to the children and families of our lovely community.”

Jackie Treweek, Centre Supervisor, Henderson

Centre Supervisor Jackie Treweek has over 30 years of early childhood education experience. She has previously worked at Lollipops Educare in Lynmall and at various other early childhood education centres. Jackie has held a variety of positions within the sector which provides her with a broad understanding of children’s early learning needs. As a mum to six children and grandmother to four, Jackie is very passionate about the wellbeing of children and the holistic approach to education which early childhood offers. Jackie holds a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and is fully registered. She enjoys travelling, reading, music, art and especially sharing a good coffee with friends. Originally from Dunedin, Jackie and her husband moved to Auckland five years ago, and have never looked back.

“I really enjoy the day-to-day challenges and rewards of running the centre, one of the biggest rewards is meeting the diversity of people that come through the doors each day!”