Monkey Puzzle Bromley prides itself on having a highly qualified nursery team. All our staff are qualified to a minimum NVQ Level 2 with the majority of staff holding either NNEB (National Nursery Examination Board) or NVQ Level 3 in Early Years and Childcare.
We actively support all staff furthering their professional development. We currently have nursery apprentices who are working towards The Early Years Educator qualification.
The nursery is owned by local businessman Arlind Marku, who graduated from Middlesex University in 2007 with a BA Hons in Business Studies and Italian. Since graduating he has run a number of family businesses, always with the intention of returning back to his dream of owning a children’s day nursery. Arlind always aspired “to own a nursery that is full of happiness and joy, creating an environment where children can thrive”. He grew up with very strong family values where children’s upbringing and education was always paramount. “I believe that a child’s successful journey starts from very early education so it was extremely important for me to choose a site which provides the best setting for children to have enjoyable and fun learning experiences”. I enjoy using my business knowledge and passion for children to support our team and improve the opportunities for our children. I am a firm believer that children are our future and we must give them an understanding of how powerful, important, valuable and perfect they are.” I am now extremely excited to be embracing the challenge of opening our third nursery and creating another wonderful setting within the local community of Orpington. Keeping children safe and happy alongside meeting and developing their needs will always be at the forefront of what we value as a team.
Nick – Operations Manager
Nick has been working within early years for over 12 years and has joined the company as our Operations Manager. Nick is based at our Bromley nursery but is also supporting the setup of our brand new branch in Orpington where he will oversee the full refurbishment, recruitment and operations of the nursery.
“Our vision is to create a wonderful space where children will be safe, cared for, loved and happy. Our children and families will always remain at the centre of what we do. We will provide a space where children and our team can learn, grow and develop with support, encouragement and positivity being the keys to ensuring a high-quality provision.” Nick has previously worked for Asquith Nurseries where he began as a volunteer. He completed his Early Years qualification and worked towards becoming Manager of the company’s flagship nursery helping to achieve an Outstanding Ofsted grade twice and being held over 9 years. Nick’s passion is focused upon supporting both the children’s and the team’s development and helping to deliver the highest standards of childcare across all areas of the nursery. The best part of the day though is always seeing the smiles on the children’s faces as they laugh, learn and play. Nick is a huge sports fan, who especially enjoys football, tennis and cycling. He also loves watching films, reading, visiting the seaside and meeting up with friends over a good cup of coffee to help relax.
Stacy – Nursery Manager qualified with a CACHE level 3 in Childcare and Education. She also has 11 years’ experience in childcare with 2-3 year olds. Stacy has received MAKATON training from the lady who trained Mr Tumble (Justin Fletcher) and although working in childcare is challenging she finds it incredibly rewarding. Working with children has always been a passion of Stacy’s since she was 9 and has been the best career choice she could have made.
When asked why she wanted to work in childcare Stacy said “The reason I work with children is because they are our future generation and I take pride in knowing that I have made an impact on the most important years of their lives.”
Emma – Early Years Co-Ordinator
I am based at our Bromley branch but I also support our Orpington and Tunbridge Wells nurseries.
I have worked in Early years for over 10 years and I could not imagine doing anything else. I love being a part of watching the children develop and grow, supporting them to reach their personal milestones.
I have previously supported and led Ofsted inspections supporting nurseries to achieve Outstanding outcomes. I felt extremely proud that we had achieved the highest standards for our families and team.
I have had experience in a variety of different roles, I started my childcare journey, newly qualified as a bank member of staff. I was offered a full time position as a nursery nurse and not long after I became a Room Supervisor and began to develop my leadership skills.
A few years later I was given the opportunity to work as a third in charge in the nursery. This is where I gained more managerial skills and began the children and the teams across a range of ages. After a few years, I was a Deputy Manager where my passion for supporting children continued to flourish and I added the role of SENCO, supporting children with additional needs and further developing our inclusive practice.
I continue to support many children with additional needs, their families and our staff teams with children’s learning outcomes working closely with the Bromley Borough and relevant agencies.
As part of my role, I support with providing enabling environments and with the quality of teaching and learning.
In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and going on holiday to visit new places.
Morgan- Explorer
Hi, I’m Morgan I love going shopping! I enjoy making great bonds with the team. I am a Nursery Nurse in the Explorers Room. I have 4 years’ experience working with children. I am level 2 qualified and have paediatric first aid.
Qualifications:
- Level 2
- Paediatric First Aid
- Nationality: English
Letizia – Explorer
Hi, I’m Letizia I love the outdoors and enjoy gardening and hiking. I also enjoy cooking. I am a Nursery Nurse in the Explorers Room, I am level 2 qualified and paediatric first aid trained. I have previously volunteered at nursery; I am a Nursery Nurse in the Explorer’s room; I love to help the children learn.
Qualifications:
- Level 2
- Paediatric First Aid
- Nationality: Italian
Manjula – Explorer
Hi, I’m Manjula. I enjoy cooking and baking in my spare time and spending time with my family. I am a Nursery Nurse in Explorer’s Room. I have over 20 years of experience working with children in various early year settings including nurseries, creches, childminders, after school, and holiday clubs.
Qualifications:
- NNEB
- BTEC 1st Diploma
- Nationality: British
Paige – Room Leader
Hi, I’m Paige, in my spare time I love reading, swimming and watching films. I am the Room leader of the Discoverers room and the most enjoyable thing about working with children is watching them learn and grow as we give them the best start in their childhood. I love watching them play as they have a wonderful imagination as they create their own role play as well helping them achieve there learning goals for their future self it is such an achievement to see.
Qualifications
- Level 3 Childcare – Diploma and Certificate
- Level 2 Childcare Graded A
- Safeguarding Certificate
- First Aid
- Nationality – British
Lily-Mae – Nursery Nurse
Hi, I’m Lily Mae I am level 3 qualified Nursery Nurse and work in the Discoverers Room. I have a passion for children and teaching. I have an amazing bond with the children and have lots of energy to create and explore many activities to help the children grow and learn. I think the most enjoyable thing about working with children is the reward of watching them develop and learn through, teaching whilst also making them laugh and smile.
Qualifications:
- Level 3 Childcare
- Safeguarding Training
- Health and Social Care Level 2
- Food Safety Training
- Nationality – British
Natasha – Nursery Nurse
Hi, I’m Natasha I enjoy singing, dancing, reading and spending time with my friends. I am a Nursery Nurse in the Discoverers room and enjoy watching the children as they grow and develop, as they learn to make friends, and as they become their own individual persons.
Qualifications:
- Level 3 Childcare
- Level 2 Health and Social Care
- 4 years’ experience in the childcare sector
- Baby sitting
- Nationality – British
Hannah
Hi, I’m Hannah in my spare time I love cooking, reading and going to the gym. I enjoy watching the children grow and progress with the relationships you get to build with them. I am a Nursery Nurse in the Discoverers room. I have 6 years of experience I am level 2 qualified and pediatric first aid trained.
Qualifications
- Level 2
- Pediatric First Aid
- Nationality: English
Jamie
Hi, I’m Jamie, I enjoy karate, cycling and meditation. I am a Nursery Nurse in the Discoverer’s Room. The most enjoyable thing about working with children is seeing the children grow, develop and learn within your care and being there for nearly all of it.
Qualifications:
- Level 2 Qualified Early Years
- First Aid,
- Safeguarding
- Nationality: British
Natalie
Hi, I’m Natalie, I am based in the Discoverers room as an apprentice, I am very enthusiastic and enjoy helping the children develop and grow. I enjoy seeing the children learn and play with help and independently giving them the best start in their childhood and life
Qualifications:
- Currently working towards a Level 2 Childcare qualification.
- Safeguarding
- Nationality: British
Bouthina
Hi, I’m Bouthina, I love reading in my spare time and crafts. I also enjoy making natural healthy products. I am a Nursery Assistant in the Inventors room, with both Level 1 and 2 in Childcare. I love working with children and their curiosity to discover everything around them and unexpected questions.
Qualifications:
- Childcare Level 1 and 2
- Nationality: Syrian
Carly
Hi, I’m Carly, I enjoy spending time reading and watching movies. I am a Level 3 qualified Nursery Nurse in the Inventors room. I love working with children and the most enjoyable thing about working with children is watching them grow and supporting their development.
Qualifications:
- Cache Level 2 and 3 in Childcare and Education
- Diploma in Team Leading Level 2
- Nationality: British
Jake
Hi, I’m Jake. I enjoy socialising with my family and friends in my spare time. I am the Deputy Room Manager of Inventors, I love seeing the children grow and develop, giving them the best start to life, giving them new skills in the next step in life. I am also the Senior Health and Safety Officer and Senior Fire Safety Officer for the nursery.
Qualifications:
- Level 2 and 3 Childcare
- Level 2 Health and Safety
- Food Hygiene
- Working towards team leading 2
- Nationality: British
Ella
Hi, my name is Ella, I enjoy going to the gym and spending time with my friends and family. I love going on holiday, and I also enjoy taking Ballet and yoga classes. I am a Nursery Nurse in the Investigators Room. The most enjoyable thing about working with children is seeing as they grow and achieve things throughout their time with you. It gives a real sense of achievement for yourself to know that you are making a difference.
Qualifications:
Level 2 Childcare
Food Hygiene
First Aid
Distinction in Dance
Business Studies
Psychology and Sociology qualification
Nationality: British
Tia
Hi, I’m Tia, I love ice skating, baking, going to the park with my younger siblings. I love working with children in that feeling when you get when you come into work and they come running up to you. It makes your morning and when they come to you to read a story to them, and when we are outside in the garden and they ask to play we are going on a bear hunt and how happy the children are. I have also had a year work experience in a nursery in Brixton.
Qualifications:
Level 2 and 3 Health and Social Care.
Nationality: Black British
Lauren
Hi, my name is Lauren, I have a variety of hobbies; I support Tottenham and enjoy going to watch them regularly. I enjoy being creative and like to make nappy cakes in my spare time. I also babysit and like to go out for dinner with my friends. I am a Nursery Nurse in the Investigators Room. I have worked in nurseries for over 12 years. I enjoy giving all children enjoyable experiences in their time at nursery.
Qualifications:
BTEC National Diploma in Early Years
CACHE Level 3 in Childcare and Education
First Aid
Nationality: British
Egzona
Hi, my name is Egzona, I love to make the world a better place. I am a Nursery Nurse in the Investigators room and I love encouraging children to develop in all seven areas of their development and ensuring children are enjoying their time in nursery and exploring new things every day.
Qualifications:
Level 2 Childcare
Currently working towards Level 3
First Aid
Food Hygiene
Nationality: Albanian / British
Salima
Hi, my name is Salima, I enjoy shopping and watching movies. I also like to learn about History and travelling to new places. I like to learn about History and travelling to new places. I speak Gujrati fluently and Kachchi. I am the Room Manager of the Investigators room, I have worked in childcare since I was 17. I find working with children enjoyable making bonds with them and teaching them new things everyday like a home away from home.
Qualifications:
NVQ Level 2 Childcare
NVQ Level 3 Childcare
First Aid
Food Hygiene
Nationality: British
Emma
Hi, my name is Emma. I enjoy going out with my friends, playing/watching football, sleeping, and shopping. I am the Deputy Room Manager of the Investigators room. I have 8 years’ experience working in nurseries. I love working with children and having constant cuddles with them and gaining a sense of achievement when the children reach new milestones and building relationships with lots of families.
Qualifications:
Level 3 Childcare
First Aid
Food Hygiene
Nationality: British
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.
Amazing employee benefits and team appreciation events and awards to recognise your regular achievements. Fantastic opportunities to further enhance your skills through an individual training programme and fully paid courses.
We want to offer diverse career opportunities to all staff that are seeking them. Whether it is your goal to become a Senior Nursery Nurse or a Nursery Manager.
We are currently recruiting for a nursery practitioner with a NVQ Level 3 in Childcare. Experience is desirable but not essential. If you are interested in the position please e-mail your C.V. to manager@monkeypuzzlebromley.co.uk
If you are interested in a a career with Monkey Puzzle, please get in touch.
