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The vast majority of our nursery 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.



Rochelle Anderson
Nursery Manager

My name is Rochelle and I am the Nursery Manager at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery, West Kensington.

I am a mum with two wonderful grown-up children, a son, aged 31 and daughter aged 27.   I have worked in Education spanning over three decades, during which I ran two of my own Montessori Schools in South Bucks and Surrey.  I sold my businesses to join the Corporate world of Day Care.  I have been an early year’s consultant supporting nurseries through their Compliancy and Ofsted Inspections for many years.

I hold a Post Graduate Diploma in Leadership and Management in Education together with a Montessori qualification, BA (Hons) Ed. and an Early Years Professional Status.



Shivani DeHaney
Deputy Manager

My name is Shivani DeHaney.  I am the Deputy Manager of Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery, West Kensington.

1I have eight years’ experience in childcare with a Degree in Child Psychology.   I am a hardworking and dedicated to promoting children’s learning and development.  In my spare time, I have a “crafty” hobby, making personalised items as gifts and memorabilia.



Monisha Cain
Room Leader – Toddlers

My name is Monisha and I am the room leader in the Toddlers room.  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.


Alexandra Hill
Room Leader – Baby Room

Hi, I am Alex and I am the Baby Room Leader.

I am a qualified L6 childcare practitioner and recently moved from the North of England to London.  I have a wealth of experience of working in schools, nurseries and children’s centres.  I have also worked abroad in Austria and Greece.

I enjoy walking, reading, arts and crafts and socialising with family and friends.


Martyna Kolodiej
Room Leader – Pre School

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.



Julia Bermingham
Nursery Practitioner

I recently moved to the UK from Sri Lanka where I was a Nursery Practitioner for seven years.  I have a Level 5 qualification in Early Childhood Education and currently following my Post Graduate Diploma in Education Management & Leadership.

I enjoy every single moment I spend with children and excited about being a part of their learning and development.  I am enjoying my stay in London and experiencing the different weather and cultures surrounding me.


Karona Talinraj
Nursery Practitioner

Hi, my name is Karona and I joined the nursery in January.  I am Level 3 qualified and I enjoy being part of the children’s learning and development.

I live with my family and enjoy socialising with family and friends.

I speak English and Tamil.



Suad Mohamud
Nursery Assistant

 Hi, my name is Suad and I have been at Monkey Puzzle West Kensington for nearly a year now.
I currently work in the Baby room in the mornings.
I love working with the babies and teaching them new things and the reactions I get is really adorable.

I am very helpful and supportive of the other practitioners and I am currently studying to be a midwife.


Neville Waugh
Nursery Assistant

Hi, I am Neville.  I am a nursery assistant at this nursery for 2 years.

I started as a Bank staff member but have progressed onto becoming a full-time staff member and I am currently studying towards my Level 2 childcare qualification.

I enjoy drawing, art and crafts.


Angela Morra
Nursery Assistant

Hi, I am Angela and I am a Nursery Assistant in the Baby Room.   I have recently enrolled on a Level 3 qualification in Childcare and Education.   Am half Peruvian and Italian, and I speak both English and Spanish fluently.

I enjoy baking, reading, babysitting some weekends and spending quality time with my family and friends.


Edona Markaj
Nursery Assistant

Hello everyone!

I am Edona and I am a Nursery Assistant and have been at this nursery for nearly 2 years.   I am currently working towards my Level 3 qualification in Childcare and Education.

I enjoy taking care of children, teaching them and watching them play, learn and grow, but I am learning from them too.

I speak English, Italian and Albanian.


Zineb Foura
Nursery Assistant

My name is Zineb, and I have 2 daughters of my own.

I have a level 2 childcare qualification and have been at the nursery for nearly 2yrs.  My role as a nursery Assistant involves helping children with activities and supporting their daily routines and I am based in the Baby room.

I am a sociable, friendly and caring person who enjoys working with children. I am a very hardworking and motivated person that always tries to achieve my goals.



Meriem Ghulam
Lunchtime Supervisor

I am a mother of four teenage children.  I have worked in childcare for the past year and am the lunchtime supervisor for Monkey Puzzle West Kensington. Recently, I enrolled on the Level 3 in Childcare and Education.

I am a qualified and licensed NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programmer) Master Practitioner.



Souad Hafid
Nursery Head Chef

My name is Souad and I am the Nursery Head Chef  at Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries, West Kensington. I have been working in the Kitchen for at last 8 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 3 Food Hygiene
  • Level 5 Food Safety for Catering

Languages spoken: English, Arabic and French


Zorah Kargar
Sous Chef

Hi, I am Zohra and I have been working at the nursery as a Chef’s assistant for over a year.  Although I am mainly based in the kitchen, I spend time with the children during lunchtimes.

I am a mother of four children and I love cooking a variety of meals for them.

Qualifications:

  • Level 3 Food Hygiene
  • Level 5 Food Safety for Catering

Languages spoken: English, Arabic and French


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. 



Career opportunities

Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries are committed to providing great career opportunities for its entire nursery 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.

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1 Springvale Terrace,
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