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.

Aswathi Surendran

Centre Manager

Kia Ora Whānau,

I am Aswathi Surendran, I am the centre manager of the wonderful team at Kelston Just kidz. Prior to this, I have been working as a centre Manager at Barnardo’s Wellington central. I am originally from Kerala, considered to be the Gods own country in India. I have a deep passion for travelling and photography alongside my interest in community, culture and diversity. I have lived in New Zealand for about 9 years now. I came to New Zealand as a student to pursue my studies in ECE and then gradually progressed in my career, shifting from a teacher to leading a team in a brief period. It’ been 5 years since I embarked on my leadership role as a Centre Manager and has been enjoying serving the community and helping children, teachers and families in a positive way. I am deeply passionate about leadership, and I always strive to create a safe and fulfilling learning environment where every child shines bright. I have huge respect for the individual uniqueness every child brings along with them and I always put my best foot forward to make the early years of our children safe, brightand inclusive.

I look forward to seeing you join our community at Just Kidz Kelston and working with you, your whanau and your precious tamariki.