Meet Our Team

Childcare and Preschool Albany

Join us for endless smiles, creativity, and joyful playtime! To learn more about enrollments or to schedule a site visit, call now (09) 414 1014 or email us albany@justkidz.co.nz

Maggie Xu

Franchisee Owner

My name is Maggie Xu. I am from Shanghai, China, where I studied engineering as my major. I travelled around the world working on various high-rise buildings across many cities with my husband, Jason Li, and then spent a decade here in Auckland. My husband is an urban designer with an architecture master from the National University of Singapore. We have three kids: one is eight years old, one is four years old, and the little one is nearly 2 years old. Like all working mums, I value work-life balance a lot.

Along with being the new owner of Just Kidz Albany, I have also owned Just Kidz Kelston since its beginning for over two years. Having been part of the Just Kidz family already, I feel even more excited to be taking on this wonderful opportunity. I would like to assure you all that I will continue to uphold the high standards of care of Just Kidz, and all the friendly staff whom you have been entrusting with your children will continue to be part of the Just Kidz Kelston team.

Meet the rest of the team

Joy Cho (Centre Manager)

Kia Ora. My name is Joy Cho. I am originally from Korea, and I have been living in New Zealand since 2000. I did my Diploma in Early Childhood Education in Christchurch and graduated at the University of Canterbury. I am a dedicated and fully registered early childhood teacher with a passion for children’s learning and care.

I believe children’s early stage of life is so crucial to the adults they will become, and I love having a part of and making a difference in their learning and development. Here at Just Kidz Albany, we incorporate Te Whariki into our everyday life; I especially enjoy encouraging Parents, Families and Whanau to take part in our service as well as adopting parents' contributions to their children's learning and development. I believe that each child is unique, competent and capable. I enjoy working collaboratively with families, children, parents and teachers towards the common goal of ensuring that children have the opportunities to gain knowledge in all areas that are meaningful to them. We have the most wonderful team of teachers here at Just Kidz Albany, and I feel privileged to be part of it. I look forward to working with you and your children.
Jane Lee (Assistant Manager)

Kia ora, my name is Jane, and I’m originally from Korea. I’ve completed my Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education at NZTC.

I believe that all children have incredible potential and are more than capable of achieving great things. I’m passionate about building strong, positive relationships with Tamariki and supporting them to grow into confident, capable learners on their lifelong journey. I value treating each child with respect and kindness, understanding that every child is unique and learns best in a nurturing, welcoming, and playful environment.

I’m really excited to be joining the Just Kidz whānau and look forward to working alongside the Tamariki, their Whānau, and a wonderful team of dedicated and professional teachers.