The vast majority 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.
Hala Al-Samawi is the owner of Monkey Puzzle Borehamwood. She has Cache Level Three in Childcare. Hala also has Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding Children Training. In her spare time, she enjoys socialising with her family and friends.
Lenka, Nursery Manager
Level 3
Safeguarding lead
SENCO and behaviour management officer
Health and safety officer
First Aid Trained
Raynette, Baby Room Leader
Level 3
Deputy Safeguarding officer
Student mentor
First Aid Trained
I have worked with children since leaving school over 30 years ago, I am a specialist in behaviour management and trained in Makaton and special needs. I have four adult children. I have a passion for watching children grow and develop. I have a particular interest in mentoring colleges to develop their understanding of how children learn and develop. I am currently the student mentor and very much enjoy that role. I am currently studding level 4 in Nursery Management, and plan to progress from my Level 3 to a level 4/5 in early years.
Beata C, Pre School Room Leader
Level 6
SENCO and behaviour management officer
First Aid Trained
I love working with children, I enjoy the fulfilment it brings on a daily basis.
I enjoy the challenges and the hard work that goes into it.
I enjoy making bonds and making little friends. It’s a rewarding job to watch children grow up to bight little children.
Vicki, Tweenie Room Leader
Level 3
First Aid Trained
Hi my name is Vicki I have been working in childcare since I was 18 years of age. I really don’t see it as a job, I see it as supporting and helping children to develop and giving them a good head start in life.
Ruby, Nursery Practitioner
Level 3
First Aid Trained
I recently started at Monkey Puzzle and am really looking forward to studding here. I have a supportive team and am very much enjoying my role. My manager says that I have a natural ability with children especially the babies.
Paige B, Deputy Baby Room Leader
Level 3
First Aid Trained
I started at monkey puzzle in 2016 as a student for my level 2 childcare course. I am now working towards my level 3 and am enjoying putting my learning into practice. I have always wanted to work with children as I have a big family with younger siblings.
Kim, Nursery Assistant
Level 2
Working towards Level 3
First Aid Trained
I have always loved working with children, it means I get to work hard and do what I love
and also be a big kid at the same time.
Jordan, Nursery Practitioner
Level 3
First Aid Trained
I have always wanted to work with children. I love teaching them and watching them develop. I would like to work in special needs in the future. My plans are to study up to a level 5 in child care and development.
Lucy, Nursery Practitioner
First Aid Trained
Amber, Deputy Toddler Room Leader
Level 3
First Aid Trained
I like working with children because you get to teach them about everything. Working with children is a happy job because they make you laugh, you get a close bond with the children and its very fulfilling.
Kayleigh, Nursery Assistant
Level 2
First Aid Trained
I have always wanted to work with children and I’m very happy
I can start my career at Monkey Puzzle.
Emma, Nursery Assistant
Working towards Level 3
First Aid Trained
I love working with children they are smart and funny and working with children there is never a dull moment.
Karima, Nursery Assistant
Working towards Level 3
First Aid Trained
I love that as the children grow, I can give my best to them and care for them. It’s the most beautiful job. It’s a big responsibility to develop and promote both personal and educational skills.
Marcella, Unqualified
Working towards Level 3
First Aid Trained
I love working with children that’s why I studied to be a midwife. Now my passion lies in nursery work. I love working with the children giving them the best start in life.
Aisha, Nursery Assistant
Level 2
First Aid Trained
I really enjoy working with children and watching them grow. Playing fun games with them and being able to stay a big kid.
Hannah, Toddler Room Leader
Level 3
First Aid Trained
Chane, Nursery Assistant
Working towards Level 3
First Aid Trained
Sophia , Nursery Practitioner
Level 3
First Aid Trained
Sylvia, Nursery Cook
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.
This is a rapidly expanding business and we are always looking for quality staff for our existing Nurseries. We are not currently recruiting but we would welcome CV’s, to be kept on file, for highly motivated, experienced, qualified practitioners (Level 3 and above), to become part of our exciting business. If you think you have what it takes to be part of our growing team, please send you CV to hala@monkeypuzzledaynurseries.co.uk.
