Aki (Nursery Manager).
Our manager Aki holds Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications in Early Years Care and Education, as well as a BSc (Hons) in Psychology.
She started her career in the Early Years sector over 20 years ago and has worked in a variety of leadership and management roles in the last 15 years, including Nursery Manager and Managing Director, across both independent and group nursery settings.
Aki speaks three languages—English, Farsi and Turkish—which has helped her connect with families from a wide range of backgrounds and celebrate the diversity that makes every nursery community so special. She is a strong believer of the benefits of an early immersion in a bilingual environment.
Aki is passionate about understanding how children learn through play and how their brains develop. She strongly believes that children learn best through play, meaningful experiences and positive relationships.
Every child is unique, and Aki is passionate about creating an environment where children feel safe, happy, valued and inspired to explore the world around them. Whether children are investigating nature in the garden, taking part in imaginative role play, enjoying stories, or learning through everyday experiences, she believes these moments build confidence, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.
Jema (Deputy Manager)
Jema is originally from Mauritius and she can fluently speak Creole, French and English. She moved to London in 2010.
Jema has been working in Early Years Education for nearly 7 years and has experience working as a Deputy Manager and Preschool Room Leader in a Montessori Nursery.
She also previously worked as an activity leader and student guide with children and teens.
Jema specialise in Montessori education, fostering independence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning in young children. She is passionate about creating nurturing, child-centred environments where each child can develop at their own pace, building confidence, creativity, and essential life skills.
Separately, her language skills allow her to support bilingual development and introduce children to different languages and cultures within the learning environment.