Meet the Team

Who runs The PlaySpace? 

The school is run by Ariadni Hind, known as Az, a qualified teacher specialising in Early

Childhood Development and the Foundation phase with over 18 years teaching experience with children ranging from 0-9 years old. 

With experience from teaching at Westville Junior Primary, Cygnet Prep School as well as owning Toptots Westville for 3 years, Ariadni is passionate, equipped, and capable with running a school as well as teaching young children. She is super passionate about child development and loves teaching children through a very hands-on and fun approach! As a mom of three girls (16,14 and 10yrs old) Az also loves working with parents, supporting, and encouraging them through the sometimes trying Toddler years. Along with her husband Trevor, they offer parenting courses to support parents too.

Melissa Hatch teaches alongside Az. She is a qualified teacher, also specialising in the ECD and Foundation phases. She has 9 years teaching experience also previously worked at Cygnet Prep and as part of Az’s Toptots’ staff team. She has definitely been called to work with this age group, and it is so evident in the loving way in which she deals with the children.

We are so blessed to have three wonderful teacher assistants at The PlaySpace!

Ester has worked alongside Az since 2016 and is the kindest and calmest lady ever.

Vivian is so patient and loving and always ready to comfort the children. 

Sethu brings all the fun and energy and is always up for playing with the children.

Together this team of ladies make sure that the school is kept spotless, that the children are well-cared for and that they feel all the love. They also assist with potty training and nappy changing.