Butterfly Haven fosters confidence, self-worth & creativity in an environment where

"I am so thankful that we found Butterfly Haven. My daughter was with Amy for 2 years, and I watched her blossom. She developed independence, confidence and an ability to solve her own problems. Her imagination and play became more intricate and concentrated. My younger daughter has just started and already she is developing confidence and a fascination with letters and numbers! Amy has a gift with children, she allows them to be who they are completely and holds calm and loving space when they need it. Amy has set up a space for the child to explore and wonder. With an incredible array of Montessori materials, as well as some beautiful Steiner play spaces, there is so much to captivate the child. Her space is warm, enchanting and allows the child to learn and discover with an experienced Montessori teacher."

"We have been through a very challenging health situation in our family. We were trying to heal trauma with no family support around, as well as work, and trying to be there for our little one was hard. Separation anxiety was at its highest peak too. We really felt the need to have some support but couldn’t find a place that was happy to receive us the way we needed. Sharing our story with some friends, made us aware that Butterfly Haven existed, and all the love and gentleness behind it. Amy, with her loving self, was open to understanding with compassion the specific needs we had as a family without forcing things to happen in a specific way or deadline. Our little one has grown in confidence, social skills, learning English as her second language, and feeling just so loved and nurtured by Amy and her gentle approach with the kids. There’s no day that passes by that my little one doesn’t ask to see Amy and be able to play, learn, and be held by her loving arms. We feel very blessed to know Amy, her wonderful learning space of Butterfly Haven, and to have the opportunity to share life and learn from her, her knowledge, and experience with children. We cannot recommend her more! Thank you Amy, from the bottom of our hearts."

"We feel so blessed to have discovered Butterfly Haven. Amy is a wonderful teacher, who has created a nurturing environment for children to learn, grow and explore. Her set up is magical, filled with intricate play equipment, beautiful wooden toys, fairy houses, marble runs and mud kitchens which inspire imagination, learning and very busy explorers! Amy has a unique connection with our son. He constantly tells us it's his favourite place to go and that he loves her. Amy is a fantastic facilitator, our son listens and responds to her calm presence in a unique way which we value immensely. We highly recommend Butterfly Haven!"

"Amy is what every mother wants from a teacher/carer in the early development years. She is one of those special one off teachers that is very rare to come by. She is so gifted and has found her calling in working with children and clearly loves what she does. Which is so important, as every child feels that energy from her and it makes her a safe and loving transition person from parent to teacher. Not only is Amy a naturally beautiful mother herself. Amy is kind, fun and deeply caring, she has held space for my daughter’s emotions so beautifully. She is highly sensitive to the needs of every child emotionally, mentally and physically. She gets to know and attunes to each child and what they need individually while also helping them integrate socially as a group and express themselves creatively while being supported with loving boundaries. I am in awe of how Amy holds the space for all the kids and how much they all love her is a reflection of who she is, as kids don't lie! Butterfly Haven is a magical, safe, creative, inspiring space that Amy has set up. It is every kid’s dream, as it is meticulously thought out in rainbows and ready to play developmental steiner toys. I want to go back to kinder myself. It smells of fresh baking at pick up and the regular ceremonies and rituals and daily habits and songs Amy teaches my child has ingrained in her memories of kinder and carried into our home life. My daughter wants to be at Butterfly Haven every day! Amy’s patience and communication with parents and kids is next level. She has had a profound influence on my daughter and I will be forever grateful."