The vast majority of our staff are either NNEB (National Nursery Examination Board) or equivalent, or participating in the National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) in Early Years and Childcare. We have a very high qualified staff ratio which far exceeds that of OFSTED requirements.
Adella Bernard
Acting Nursery Manager
My name is Adella and I am Acting Nursery Manager here at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery, West Kensington.
I am a married mother of two lovely children. I am a warm, loving, dedicated and hard-working practitioner with over 7 years in the child care sector. I enjoy working with all age groups and passionate about providing a safe, stimulating, fun and educational environment for the children in my care.
Qualifications:
- Cache Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education
- Paediatric First Aid
Languages spoken: English
Hanan Osman
Acting Deputy Manager
My name is Hanan Osman, I am the Deputy Manager of Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery.
I have a lot of experience working with under 5’s in various nurseries.
I am a qualified Level 3 in Child Care Nursery Practitioner. I am a hardworking person and very passionate about teaching small children and helping them to progress and succeed in their young lives.
I am a very sociable person and build good working relations with my colleagues, children and their parents very well.
Martyna Kolodiej
Nursery Practitioner
My name is Martyna and I am a Nursery Practitioner here at Monkey Puzzle West Kensington. I speak three languages, English, German and Polish. I have a Level 4 Childcare award and I love creating new and exciting activities that stimulate children’s development across the EYFS.
Monica Dimban
Nursery Practitioner
My name is Monica, I have a Level 3 in Childcare and I have been in childcare for 1 year. I speak English and Romanian. I enjoy working with children and watching their behaviours change and develop over time through the influence of the EYFS.
Elizabeth Williams
Nursery Practitioner
My name is Elizabeth Williams, I have worked in Nurseries for over 14 years. I have a Level 3 qualification in Pre-school practice I really enjoy working with children
Monisha Cain
Nursery Practitioner
My name is Monisha and I am a Nursery Practitioner here at Monkey Puzzle West Kensington. I have a Level 3 in Childcare Learning and Development. My goal as a Practitioner is to create a steady stream of new challenges for the children in my care and to develop their wider knowledge wherever possible.
Patricia Furniss-Roe
Nursery Practitioner
I am a mother of 2 teenage girls and hold a Level 3 Diploma in Early Years and Education. I have worked in Education for over 10 years from ages 3 months to 19 years. I provide a safe environment and stimulating activities for the children in my care. I am a thoughtful, nurturing and, most importantly, patient person.
Saida Yusuf
Nursery Practitioner
I love working at this wonderful nursery, I have worked here for a few months and I thoughly enjoy working with children and seeing them grow.
Grace Atimango
Lunch Cover
I provide lunch cover here at Monkey Puzzle Nursery West Kensington. I have a Level 2 in Childcare and I am mother to a wonderful 6 year old girl. I thoughroughly enjoy working with children and get a sense of achievement when they reach their fullest potential.
Gladys Ezegbu
House Keeping
I am the House Keeper here at Monkey Puzzle Nursery West Kensington. I have 2 adult children, a Son and Daughter. From my experience as a mother I love watching children grow and develop in knowledge and confidence.
I have truly loved my time here.
Souad Hafid
Nursery Chef
My name is Souad and I am the Nursery Chef at Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries, West Kensington. I have been working in the Kitchen for at last 3 years
I am a caring mother of two children and my hobbies are cleaning, keeping fit and swimming. I like to make sure the children are exposed to a healthy lifestyle and eat well.
Qualifications:
- Level 2 Food Safety for Catering
Languages spoken: English, Arabic and French
Career opportunities
Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries are committed to providing great career opportunities for its entire staff. We are very keen to ensure the majority of staff participate in training at all levels. Our policy is always to recruit and/or promote internally if at all possible.
This is a rapidly expanding business and we are always looking for quality staff for our existing Nurseries. Please contact us for details of our current vacancies.
