All members of the team at Early Foundations Day Nursery and Pre-school share a common point: our passion for children which has grown with experience over the years. Our team comprises people who are parents themselves.

All members of our staff are selected after a rigorous interview process and trial session. Safe recruitment procedures are implemented through background checks (including enhanced DBS checks) on all our staff and references are also sought from former employers.

We employ only qualified and experienced staff. All members of staff also hold current and valid paediatric first aid qualifications. Our staff benefit from ongoing training delivered internally and externally, which supports their ongoing professional development.

NAME:

Cyndi

QUALIFICATIONS:

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

WHICH ROOM / AGE GROUP DO YOU WORK WITH:

2-3 yrs old

FAVOURITE PART OF YOUR JOB:

I love seeing a child develop, and seeing their friendships grow

FAVOURITE ACTIVITY / BOOK / GAME TO DO AT WORK:

Music and Movement

YOUR FAVOURITE TV SHOW / MOVIES:

I love comedy movies

YOUR HOBBY:

Dancing and cycling

NAME:

Kirsty

QUALIFICATIONS:

NVQ 2 and 10+ years experience

WHICH ROOM / AGE GROUP DO YOU WORK WITH:

2-3 yrs old

FAVOURITE PART OF YOUR JOB:

Watching the children’s confidence grow and their personalities bloom

FAVOURITE ACTIVITY / BOOK / GAME TO DO AT WORK:

Anything to do with music.  I love seeing their little faces when they see the guitar come out

YOUR FAVOURITE TV SHOW / MOVIES:

Springwatch / Autumnwatch / Winterwatch

YOUR HOBBY:

Embroidery

NAME:

Habeba

QUALIFICATIONS:

Level 3 Early Years Educator

WHICH ROOM / AGE GROUP DO YOU WORK WITH:

Pre-school

FAVOURITE PART OF YOUR JOB:

I enjoy teaching the children new Action Songs.  Supporting them talk and seeing them sharing toys

FAVOURITE ACTIVITY / BOOK / GAME TO DO AT WORK:

I love playing ‘What’s in the box?’…when the children wonder what might be in the box and they’re engaging with us.  Going on walks to the Common, and talking with the children as to what they can see

YOUR HOBBY:

Reading, and helping others when they may need some help

NAME:

Lina

QUALIFICATIONS:

CACHE LEVEL 3, Children and Young People

WHICH ROOM / AGE GROUP DO YOU WORK WITH:

18-27 months

FAVOURITE PART OF YOUR JOB:

When I see a child develop with physically, emotionally and socially.

FAVOURITE ACTIVITY / BOOK / GAME TO DO AT WORK:

Outdoor play, especially when we go to Clapham Common and the local playground

YOUR FAVOURITE TV SHOW / MOVIES:

The news

YOUR HOBBY:

Cooking and travel

NAME:

Livia

QUALIFICATIONS:

Level 3 Child Core

WHICH ROOM / AGE GROUP DO YOU WORK WITH:

18-27 months

FAVOURITE PART OF YOUR JOB:

I love working with children and my favourite part is seeing how they develop in all areas learning and how they build their independence

FAVOURITE ACTIVITY / BOOK / GAME TO DO AT WORK:

I love interactive book reading during story time, and follow up activities related to the stories.  I also love ‘What is in the box?’ as it encourages the children’s curiosity and vocabulary

YOUR FAVOURITE TV SHOW / MOVIES:

Master Chef

YOUR HOBBY:

Reading, running, listening to music and going to the gym

NAME:

Luam

QUALIFICATIONS:

Level 2 Child Care

WHICH ROOM / AGE GROUP DO YOU WORK WITH:

Pre-school

FAVOURITE PART OF YOUR JOB:

I love many aspects of my job; teaching my children new things and being part of their development in life.  More than anything else the rewarding feeling especially when they achieve or accomplish something new.  And above all, all their lovely cuddles and smiley faces

FAVOURITE ACTIVITY / BOOK / GAME TO DO AT WORK:

I love reading them stories and getting into character as well as being creative with them

YOUR HOBBY:

Travel and going to the gym

NAME:

Veronica

QUALIFICATIONS:

Level 2 NVQ Childcare

Level 3 NVQ

WHICH ROOM / AGE GROUP DO YOU WORK WITH:

18-27 months

FAVOURITE PART OF YOUR JOB:

I love seeing the children develop and improve their language.  I also like teaching songs and making crafts, such as masks.  I love it when I can see a child making a link between things

FAVOURITE ACTIVITY / BOOK / GAME TO DO AT WORK:

I really like ‘What’s in the box?’ – as the children use their minds and come up with their own ideas

YOUR FAVOURITE TV SHOW / MOVIES:

I use to watch EastEnders, but don’t have much time for TV anymore.  I try to watch a movie now and again

YOUR HOBBY:

I really like fashion and travelling to different places