All 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. All of our staff are trained in First Aid.
Management
Name: Nitish
Role: Nursery Director
My name is Nitish and I am the director here at Monkey Puzzle Enfield. Originally from a finance background I decided to venture into childcare after seeing the lack of quality childcare that was on offer to my own children.
I am passionate about offering the best possible care to the children who attend the nursery and to ensure our parents can feel comfortable in the knowledge that their precious ones are not only being safely looked after, but also enjoying their time with us whilst learning and developing through play.
Name: Mediha
Role: Nursery Manager
My name is Mediha and I’m the manager of Enfield branch, I joined the company in February 2020. I’ve been working in childcare for more than 10 years and couldn’t imagine myself in any other career path. I love working with children and find this job rewarding in many ways.
I am very passionate about giving children quality early experiences and believe that, as a nursery, we hold a big responsibility in ensuring children have a strong foundation. My team are very dedicated to deliver quality experiences and learning for children during their journey with us at Monkey Puzzle. I take pride in my nursery and the way we deliver practice. It is very important that each and every child is given the right support to flourish and reach their potential whilst they are with us and that they are given the tools needed for when they spread their wings and continue their journey in life.
Name: Safia
Role: Deputy Manager / Pre-school Leader
Hello my name is Safia Abdullahi and I am a level 3 qualified staff member at Monkey Puzzle and also Deputy Manager and Pre-school Leader at the nursery. I have been in child care for over 8 years now and always learning new things. I love to have fun, sing and dance. I always love to crack jokes and be the entertainment for everyone. I am of Somalian descent but was brought up in the Uk and love spending time with my family and friends. I enjoy going on holidays and trying different and new experiences.
Name: Joy
Role: Early Years Quality Manager
Joy joined Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries in May 2019 as an Early Years Quality Manager to support nurseries within the network to raise standards of childcare and education. She currently supports both the Enfield and Southgate settings.
Joy previously worked in the Monkey Puzzle Highbury setting, joining at the beginning of their adventure. She worked with them for 6 years, achieving an Outstanding Ofsted inspection. Additionally, Joy has worked in the childcare sector for over 25 years in a variety of settings and roles, giving her a breadth of experience to utilise.
Nursery Staff
Name: Nazma
Role: Nursery Practitioner
Hello my name is Nazma Rahman. I am a level 3 qualified staff member at Monkey Puzzle Enfield. I have been in child care for over 12 years. I am married with 3 children. I was born and brought up in Bangladesh and later settled in the UK. I love spending time with my friends and family and in my spare time I enjoy gardening and cooking different food from around the world. I like music and enjoy singing with the children as well as exploring new things and ideas with them. I love to see all our Pre-schoolers grow, progress and achieve their goals.
Name: Hazal
Role: Nursery Practitioner
Hi I am Hazal and I am Level 2 qualified working towards my level 3 qualification. I have been working in childcare for 3 years now and got into it because I believe the duty of care is in line with my personal morals and beliefs in life. I have a strong interest in working with children because I have a younger brother who I am like a second parent to. I really enjoy helping younger children develop and reach their milestones. I am Turkish and can speak the language fluently. In my spare time I like to read, meditate and cook cultural Turkish food.
Name: Rhia
Role: Nursery Practitioner
Hi, I’m Rhia and am Level 3 qualified in Early Years. I am of White and Caribbean descent and can speak a little bit of Spanish. From an early age I have also been babysitting my family members and that helped me to realise my love and passion for working with children. I have now been working in Early Years for around 8 years.
Name: Tasan
Role: Toddler Room Leader / 3rd in Charge
Hi, my name is Tasan and I am the Toddler Room leader and 3rd in charge at the nursery. I am very passionate about my career in childcare which now spans over 8 years and it brings me great pleasure to see the children grow and develop. I am Jamaican and came to England when I was 7 years old along with my brother and sister. I enjoy singing, dancing and being creative.
Name: Eglantina (Tina)
Role: Nursery Practitioner
Hi, my name is Eglantina but I would like to be called Tina. I was born in Albania and I came to live in England 23 years ago. I am married and I have four children.
I studied childcare in 2014 and built my experience doing voluntary and agency work as well as working for a few years at Early Learners at Prince of Wales nursery. I joined Monkey Puzzle in 2018, starting my journey here in the baby room and then moving to Toddlers in 2020.I am very happy to be part of the team here at Monkey Puzzle and I enjoy looking after children and watching them grow and develop in a safe and friendly environment.
Name: Hamima
Role: Nursery Practitioner
Hello my name is Hamima and I am a Level 3 qualified staff member here at Monkey Puzzle. I have been in the childcare profession for 6 years and am always willing to learn new skills and experiences.
I come from Bangladesh and I was brought up in the UK. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends out of work, and have one younger brother.
Name: Androulla
Role: Nursery Practitioner
Hi, I am Androulla and I am Level 3 qualified in childcare with over 20 years’ experience across many settings. I had always wanted to work with young children and managed to find my own work experience in a primary school when I was 15. I enjoyed this experience so much it inspired me to educate and teach others and continue to work with children and to study for my childcare qualification.
I have a cat called Rosie who I love very much and often talk to the children about her. This encourages conversations about their pets and life experiences outside the nursery setting. I am Greek Cypriot and speak fluent Greek which helps to settle and provide reassurance to many of our young Greek children who do not speak English when they join us.
Name: Natasha
Role: Baby Room Leader / Lead SENco Officer
Qualification: Childcare Level 6
Hi, I am Natasha and I am the Baby Room Leader. I have a Level 6 (degree) qualification in Early Childhood Studies and have been working in childcare for 7 years both in nursery settings and a primary school for children with autism.
I got into childcare because I really enjoyed my placements during college, especially in nurseries when I studied health and social care. I then went on to university to study a BA Honours in Early Childhood Studies. I found the subject extremely interesting and fascinating and love getting to know each child and seeing their little personalities come out once they have settled. I am also SENCO qualified.
My nationality is Greek Cypriot and I can speak fluent Greek. In my spare time I like to go to the gym, spend time with my family and friends and cooking and baking new things.
Name: Marina
Role: Nursery Practitioner
My name is Marina and I am a qualified teacher from Spain. I have two degrees in childcare and primary studies. I Have been working in childcare for 11 years and have now been living in London for 2 years with my boyfriend.
I got into childcare because I love working and creating activities for the children. I enjoy doing crafts, reading and storytelling with them. I also have a strong interest in art and painting.
My nationality is Spanish and I am fluent in my native tongue. I am always also trying to improve my English while I am here. In my spare time I like to paint illustrations, read books, go out with my friends and partner and travel around the world.
Name: Derya
Role: Nursery Practitioner
My name is Derya and I have been working in childcare for 12 years.
I always wanted to work with children since I was a child and love watching children grow and develop and being a part of this process.
In my spare time I like to go to the gym, watch football, go out for meals and spend time with family and friends.
Name: Emma
Role: Nursery Practitioner
Hi, my name is Emma and I’ve been working in childcare for 4 and a half years. I like my job because I like to see children grow, learn and develop their personalities.
Seeing children become more independent and helping them learn new things is so fulfilling and I really enjoy being a part of that progress.
In my spare time I like to go to the cinema, go out to eat, see my family, spend time with my fiancé and take my dog Dexter for walks.
Name: Tieace
Role: Nursery Practitioner
Hi, my name is Tieace. I am a qualified Level 3 practitioner and have had experience at a senior room leader for over a year. I am currently completing my SENCO level 3 and have worked with specialists to support children with speech delays, autism and other additional needs.
I am passionate about working with children as I know I can make positive impacts in their lives. Being in nursery is a time when every child has an opportunity to find their skills and grow from them and it can be the only time a child still gets to be a child by learning through play.
In my spare time I enjoy watching documentaries, reading and doing research. I also play basketball, am a keen boxer and love playing and competing in card game competitions.
Name: Amani
Role: Morning Assistant
Hi, I am Amani and I have over 10 years’ experience working in the childcare sector. I like working in childcare as I enjoy watching the children learn and grow. I am a mother and a grandmother and in my spare time I enjoy baking, cooking, reading, walking and keeping active. I speak fluent Arabic and my favourites foods are Mediterranean and Italian cuisines.
Name: Soledad
Role: Nursery Chef
Hi my name is Soledad but in nursery I go by the name of Mummy Lola!
I am originally from Spain and have 3 children of my own. I have many years of experience working as a chef and I have now been working as a chef in nurseries for over 8 years.
It is a pleasure to work in a nursery and make healthy and nutritious meals for all of your little ones.
Name: Suzana
Role: Nursery Housekeeper
Hi, my name is Suzana and I am currently the Housekeeper here at Monkey Puzzle.
I currently spend my time keeping the environment clean and hygienic for both the staff and the children.
I have two children of my own, originate from Albania and can also speak Greek. I hope to actually start studying towards childcare myself and to one day soon be a qualified childcare practitioner.
Career opportunities
Monkey Puzzle is committed to providing great career opportunities for its entire staff. We are very keen to ensure that our team of staff participate in training at all levels. Our policy is always to recruit and/or promote internally if at all possible.
Please see our Current Vacancies below:
Level 3 Nursery Practitioner
Level 2 Nursery Practitioner in training
For more information on the roles and responsibilities, please click below:
If you think you have what it takes and would like to be a part of our exciting new team, please send your CV to info@monkeypuzzledaynurseries.com
